Job Description
Part-Time Finance Manager
Hours: 0.4 FTE
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid working with attendance at Brynawel as required
About Brynawel
Brynawel is Wales’ longest-established residential addiction rehabilitation charity, providing detoxification, rehabilitation and recovery support services for people affected by addiction and associated complex needs. Based in Llanharan, the organisation is committed to innovation, social justice and improving access to life-saving treatment across Wales and beyond.
Job Purpose
The Part-Time Finance Manager will provide strategic and operational financial leadership to Brynawel, supporting the charity’s sustainability, growth and governance responsibilities.
The postholder will work closely with the CEO to support organisational growth, business planning, financial resilience, service modelling and strategic decision-making within a complex third-sector health and social care environment.
This is a hybrid strategic/operational role suited to an experienced finance professional who is able not only to oversee robust financial management but also translate financial information into meaningful strategic insight for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
For an informal discussion please contact Sue Gwyn, CEO on 07950456227
For an application form please contact, or send a CV to [email protected]
Salary:
Either
- Strong experienced Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualified / Qualified by Experience (QBE): £38,000–£45,000 FTE
- Part-qualified Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) / Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): £45,000–£50,000 FTE.
Financial Leadership & Management
- Lead the annual budget-setting process across the organisation.
- Produce monthly management accounts, including profit and loss reporting and financial commentary.
- Maintain oversight of organisational cashflow and reserves.
- Monitor occupancy-related income and undertake income forecasting/modelling.
- Support financial planning relating to new and existing services.
- Develop financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare financial information for Board and Committee meetings.
- Support external audit processes and act as liaison with auditors where required.
- Maintain oversight of organisational insurance arrangements.
- Review and scrutinise financial and contractual commitments prior to approval.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls, assurance mechanisms and risk management arrangements are maintained.
Strategic Business Support
- Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in translating financial data into strategic organisational insight.
- Analyse referral patterns, occupancy trends and income streams to support business planning.
- Assess affordability, sustainability and financial implications of service growth proposals.
- Contribute to business cases, funding applications and commissioning proposals.
- Support negotiations with commissioners, funders and external partners by providing financial analysis and modelling.
- Assist with long-term organisational sustainability planning and financial resilience strategies.
Governance & Compliance
- Support finance-related aspects of governance administration and regulatory assurance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, charity governance requirements and internal policies.
- Contribute to organisational risk management processes and Board assurance reporting.
Person Specification
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualified, part-qualified Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) / Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or significant equivalent experience (Qualified by Experience).
- Experience of producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
- Experience of financial management within the charity, health, social care or public sector environment.
Practical experience with accounting software (such as QuickBooks, SAGE), spreadsheets (such as MS Excel), and databases (such as MS Access)
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Experience of scenario planning and financial modelling.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and governance requirements.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively.
- High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
- Experience within the third sector or regulated care environment.
- Knowledge of Welsh public sector commissioning arrangements.
- Experience supporting funding bids and business case development.
- Understanding of charity governance and trustee reporting requirements.
- Experience working with Sage or similar accounting systems.
We are seeking someone who can:
- Translate financial information into meaningful strategic implications.
- Balance operational detail with strategic oversight.
- Think creatively and commercially within a values-driven organisation.
- Support sustainable organisational growth.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders.
Join the Brynawel Team
We're looking for a part-time Finance Manager (0.4 FTE) to help shape the future of Wales' longest-established addiction rehabilitation charity.
At Brynawel, you'll enjoy flexible working, the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives, and the chance to be part of an award-winning organisation committed to recovery, innovation and excellence.
If you're looking for a finance role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send you C.V. to [email protected]
For informal enquiries, to find out more about this position, please contact Sue Gwyn, CEO on mob: 07950456227 or [email protected]
Pay: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Finance: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- • AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or (preferred)
- significant equivalent (Qualified by Experience). (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
