Job Description:

Finance Manager (Part-Time)

Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) is a resident-led housing management organisation delivering services on behalf of the local community. Working closely with residents, Lambeth Council, and other stakeholders, LEMB is committed to providing high-quality, customer-focused services while promoting transparency, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, and value for money.

Position: Finance Manager (Part-Time)
Reports to: Neighbourhood Services Director
Responsible for: Finance Officer

Finance Manager Day-to-Day Duties

• Lead and manage the financial operations of LEMB, ensuring compliance with financial policies, statutory requirements, and the Management Agreement.
• Prepare annual budgets, business plans, management accounts, and year-end financial statements.
• Produce accurate financial reports and present findings to the Board, Finance Sub-Committee, and senior management team.
• Manage cash flow, banking, investments, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, audit processes, payroll, insurance, and other key financial contracts.
• Maintain and develop financial policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
• Liaise with Lambeth Council, auditors, HMRC, and other external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Support managers with financial planning, budgeting, and contract negotiations.
• Manage and support the Finance Officer, providing guidance and operational cover where required.
• Ensure Sage accounting systems are maintained and used effectively to support accurate financial reporting.

Finance Manager Requirements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or equivalent demonstrable financial management experience.

Experience

• Experience in financial management, budgeting, management accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing annual accounts and managing audit processes.
• Experience with financial risk management and developing financial policies and procedures.
• Experience using Sage accounting software.
• Experience working with Boards, Committees, or senior stakeholders.
• Housing sector, tenant management organisation, or local authority experience is desirable.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of VAT, corporation tax, financial governance, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key strategic role within a resident-led community organisation.
• Direct influence on financial planning, governance, and organisational development.
• Exposure to Board-level decision making and stakeholder engagement.
• Flexible part-time working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to community-focused housing services.
• Supportive working environment aligned to LEMB's values of inclusiveness, transparency, quality, innovation, and integrity.