Finance Analyst

Location Lewes
Discipline: Central Services
Job type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 DOE
Contact name: Yasmin Churchill

Contact email: careers@chf.org.uk
Job ref: 008202
Published: 9 days ago

Finance Analyst

A new kind of finance role, with impact that matters.

 

We’re looking for a confident and curious Finance Analyst to help us turn good data into great decisions.

 

This is a key role in our small and growing finance team, ideal for someone who enjoys using analysis, systems, and insight to help others make better, faster, and clearer financial decisions.

 

Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF — Hybrid working available

Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Producing and analysing the monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
  • Supporting month-end close reconciling income and preparing necessary month-end journals including payroll and accruals.
  • Assisting in the annual budget process and quarterly reforecast.
  • Creating dashboards, reports and tools that bring clarity and confidence.
  • Helping improve reporting systems and processes — with a focus on consistency, automation and insight
  • Assisting with audits, statutory annual accounts and returns.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in a financial analysis or management account’s role
  • Strong Excel skills and comfortable using finance systems.
  • Confident communicator — able to explain financial information clearly and constructively.
  • Organised, proactive and great at problem-solving.
  • Comfortable working in a changing environment and contributing to improvements.
  • AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) (Desirable)
  • Experience in the charity, education, or care sectors (Nice to have — but not essential)

Why Join Us?

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, finance is more than processing numbers, it’s about supporting a cause that creates more possibilities for children and young people with complex disabilities.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-led organisation where your work is valued, your ideas are heard, and your growth is supported.

 

More Than Your Salary…

  • Enhanced workplace pension
  • Retail & leisure discounts
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health & Wellbeing support
  • Free parking and on-site café
  • Free DBS and flu jabs
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture that values you.

If you love building strong relationships, spotting patterns in the numbers — this could be the next step you’ve been looking for.

 

How to Apply

We review applications on a rolling basis — so don’t wait to submit yours. Advert closing date is Friday 15th August.

Have a question? Message us on WhatsApp: 07591 597034

Find out more on our website: Chailey Heritage Foundation Website 

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