Finance and Administration Manager (Part Time) Job at Guildford, Surrey Full Time

We are a small organisation seeking an experienced Finance and Administration Manager to take responsibility for financial management, administration, and core business operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, designing systems, and supporting senior management in a small-business environment. Experience of working in a consultancy or research environment would be useful but not essential.

The role is entirely remote. The company does not have its own premises.

About the Company

CECAN Limited offers access to innovative policy evaluation approaches and methods to support decision-makers. The team has extensive, tried-and-tested experience in complexity modelling, working primarily across Nexus domains such as food, energy, water, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance and Contracts

• Understanding, monitoring, managing cash flows and maintaining accurate financial records
• Applying numerical and analytical skills using spreadsheets and other tools for analysing financial data, including
• Forecasting expected income and expenditure
• Preparing and presenting financial reports for senior management and the Board
• Applying contract provisions and overseeing government and vendor contracts
• Implementing and monitoring policies for contract compliance

Administration and Governance

• Preparing Board papers and taking minutes
• Supporting governance and compliance processes

HR and Operations

• Implementing and maintaining HR processes and policies for a small team
• Supporting contracts, benefits, holiday accruals, and staff documentation
• Managing subcontractor invoicing and payments
• Designing and improving systems and processes to support effective internal communication

Digital and Communications

• Managing and updating the organisation’s website

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in a finance and administration role, ideally within a small organisation
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace
• High competence with Excel and spreadsheet-based analysis
• Experience using WordPress or similar web content management software
• Experience with implementing HR processes and policies
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, work autonomously, and manage competing priorities
• Confidence in designing, implementing, and improving systems and processes

Eligibility

• The post is open only to candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Selection for employment will be based on merit, skills, and experience.

Application Instructions

Applications, including a one-page CV and a brief statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role