Finance Manager

Our client is a respected and impactful charity dedicated to creating positive change through community-led programmes, advocacy, and support services. With a focus on delivering long-term impact, the organisation is driven by values of integrity, inclusion, and sustainability. The team is passionate about their mission and proud of the meaningful work they do.

Now seeking a Finance Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and committed team making a difference every day.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will support the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources and be a key member of a small but experienced corporate resources team. This role is central to ensuring the charity's financial systems run efficiently and that compliance across contracts, governance, and regulation is maintained to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with the wider team on all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, audit support, and regulatory compliance, contributing to a well-run and transparent organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Act as an effective internal business partner, providing timely, accurate financial information to support planning and performance.
• Lead the month-end process including posting journals, purchase/sales ledger oversight, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts packs including P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet reports, with analysis and commentary.
• Support budget holders through the budgeting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring timelines and templates are maintained.
• Manage payroll operations, Gift Aid, VAT, membership income, and other charity-specific financial processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners such as auditors, banks, pension providers, and insurers.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement regarding invoices, payments, and financial queries.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain the organisation’s risk register and support governance processes such as internal audits.
• Monitor and support compliance with contracts and agreements across all service areas.
• Ensure the organisation meets regulatory requirements including data protection, health & safety, and fundraising compliance.
• Participate actively in the Health & Safety working group and help foster a culture of safety and accountability.

General

• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of a dynamic charity environment—supporting ad hoc projects or duties when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in finance and compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment
• A financial qualification or be working towards one (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) - or demonstrable experience and knowledge
• A strong understanding of charity finance, accounting practices, and compliance requirements
• An analytical and methodical approach, excellent attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across teams and external stakeholders
• Experience using Dynamics or Dynamics Busienss Central
• Commitment to the values and mission of the charity sector

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + additional leave at Christmas
• Additional long-service holiday
• Group Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Salary Extras discount platform
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, nutritionist, and health programmes
• TOIL for additional hours worked
• Life Assurance