Finance Manager - Part Time

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a part-time role where you can make a real impact? Would you like to use your financial expertise to support a charity helping young people achieve their potential?

Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) is seeking an experienced and approachable Finance Manager to lead our finance function. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, trustees and budget holders, you will provide accurate financial management, reporting and practical financial guidance.

Benefits

Part-time, permanent position
15 hours per week
Salary £38,000 to £42,000 FTE (pro-rata)
Based at 30 Frog Island, Leicester, LE3 5AG
Pension
Annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Death in service benefit
Professional development support
Main Responsibilities

Working closely with the CEO, trustees and budget holders, you will:

Prepare quarterly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
Support funding application budgets and monitor funded projects
Monitor cash flow, reserves and overall financial performance
Manage day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, receivable and banking controls
Lead the year-end process and prepare statutory financial statements for audit
Liaise with auditors and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance
Oversee payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements
Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds and grants
Provide financial reports and advice to the CEO, trustees and Finance Committee
Maintain effective financial policies, controls and risk management arrangements
Personal SpecificationQualifications

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience
Experience and Skills

Significant financial management experience
Experience preparing management accounts and statutory financial statements
Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills
Payroll, pensions, treasury and cash-flow management experience
Knowledge of financial controls, governance and compliance
Strong Excel and accounting software skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues
Experience within a charity, not-for-profit, education or public sector organisation, together with knowledge of Charity SORP and Charity Commission requirements, would be an advantage.

Attitude and Temperament

Collaborative and practical approach
High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Ms. Anjuu Trevedi, CEO, at (url removed) by 1:00 pm on 23 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place between 3rd and 17th December 2026