Chief financial officer jobs in Farringdon, greater london
About the Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.
Inclusion and accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
- Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
- Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
- Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
About the role
The Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, accountable for ensuring the Refugee Council’s financial growth, supporter engagement, and digital transformation. The role provides strategic leadership across fundraising, digital platforms, brand guardianship, and supporter experience, ensuring these functions deliver ambitious income targets, expand public reach, and align with the organisation’s mission and values.
As the executive lead for income generation and digital innovation, the postholder drives improvements in fundraising strategy, supporter acquisition, donor stewardship, and digital content delivery. They embed a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring fundraising and digital activity is ethical, compliant, and maximises long-term sustainability. They provide authoritative advice to the Chief Executive, Board, and Committees, ensuring robust income planning, brand positioning, and digital resilience.
The Executive Director builds and leads a high performing Fundraising & Digital directorate, fostering a culture of empowerment, innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. They act as joint guardian of the Refugee Council brand, ensuring consistency and impact across all channels, and model the organisation’s values, enabling staff and volunteers to deliver outstanding fundraising performance and dynamic digital engagement that strengthens public support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Staff benefits
To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Work Life Balance Policies
- Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
- And more.
Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.
Closing date: 26 January 2026.
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
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Our partner, a respected and established international charity supporting programmes across Africa; seeks a qualified and experienced senior finance professional to provide strategic financial leadership, maintain robust systems, controls, and donor compliance across the organisation. The Director of Finance is responsible for organisational financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, external audits, risk management, and supporting programme delivery through high-quality financial oversight.This hands-on role requires the Director of Finance to execute daily tasks as well as overseeing, and mentoring, others within the team to undertake what is required.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning
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Lead the organisation’s financial strategy ensuring sustainability and alignment with mission and organisational priorities.
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Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and scenario planning.
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Develop long-term financial models and cashflow forecasts.
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Provide financial insight to strategic decisions, business cases, growth opportunities, and operational planning.
Financial Management & Control
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Oversee and execute specific tasks relating to financial operations including accounting, treasury, cash management, payroll, and banking.
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Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes are accurate and timely.
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Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls across central team and country/project operations.
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Implement efficient systems and processes to support a lean but compliant financial environment.
Budgeting & Organisational Performance
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Lead the annual budgeting process
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Monitor budget performance, variances, and financial KPIs, providing clear analysis for senior leadership.
Donor Finance & Grant Compliance
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Oversee donor grant finance, ensuring compliance with institutional donor restrictions and requirements.
Audit & Assurance
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Lead the annual organisational audit: prepare schedules, financial statements, and required disclosures.
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Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP)
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Oversee financial donor audits, ensuring timely, accurate responses and evidence.
Risk Management
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Contribute to the organisational risk register by recording and presenting on financial risks to the Board and Finance and Audit Committee.
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Implement financial due diligence for donors, suppliers, and country operations as required to meet organisation and donor policies.
Oversight of International Operations
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Ensure strong financial management of new country programmes creating and reviewing and renewing policies as required.
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Support the development or review of financial systems, capacity, and reporting in relation to new country expansion work.
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Oversee financial arrangements for countries where the INGO has no legal entity, including fiscal hosts, secondee payments, and contract structures.
Leadership, Management & Culture
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Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve operational excellence.
Person Specification
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Worked as a Finance Director or as a Head of Finance (with autonomy of decision making and board reporting duties)
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Strong understanding of charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
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Senior-level finance experience in an INGO, charity, or multi-country organisation (preferably with operations in the Global South)
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Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
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Demonstrable experience with institutional donor compliance.
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Experience leading annual audits and preparing financial statements.
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Strong leadership and team management skills, including developing staff.
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Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
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Experience managing multi-currency environments and international financial operations.
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Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff, senior leaders, and Boards.
Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Salary: £45,000
Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home).
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager
Indirect Reports: Communications Officer
Job Description
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.
This role is first and foremost a fundraising leadership role. As the charity’s strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes.
While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery.
This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust’s vision and strategy.
As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben’s legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation.
- Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
- Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships.
- Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality.
- Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
Senior Leadership Team
- Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture.
- Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments.
- Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity.
Communications and Marketing
- Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and priorities.
- Shape and oversee the charity’s external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact.
- Oversee the charity’s external communications and brand, ensuring all public-facing content is high quality, consistent and strengthens the charity’s reputation.
- Lead the charity’s digital communications, including the website, social media, online campaigns and paid advertising; to grow awareness, engagement and support.
- Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
- Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.
Finance
- Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds.
Person Specification
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.
This role is first and foremost a fundraising leadership role, with strategic communications as a closely linked responsibility. While we’ve set out the skills and experience we’re looking for, we know that no one will bring everything. If you have significant fundraising experience and are confident leading strategy, with experience of communications or a willingness to further develop in this area, we would really encourage you to apply. Please feel free to get in touch for a friendly conversation about the role and your application.
Experience
- Significant experience in a senior fundraising role, with a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering successful multi-stream income generation strategies.
- Experience overseeing complex high-value fundraising applications and partnerships across a broad funder base, such as trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors, major donors and public-facing campaigns.
- Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting.
- Experience in leading or contributing to strategic communications, engagement or PR activity within a charity, campaigning or mission-led organisation.
- Experience of working with a CEO, Senior Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees to support organisational growth, strategic planning and decision-making.
- Experience of developing or contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks to assess fundraising and communications performance and impact
Skills and Knowledge
- Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible and persuasive content for fundraising applications, donor communications, campaigns and public-facing materials.
- A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support.
- Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, deliverable fundraising and communications plans.
- Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; with the ability to design, implement and manage effective systems for project management, pipeline tracking, KPIs and reporting.
- Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach.
- Confident in the use of digital and cloud-based systems (such as CRMs, project management tools and analytics platforms) to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
- Interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with donors, partners, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice.
- An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people.
- Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
Key Attributes and Values
- Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
- Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
- Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
- Strategic thinker with leadership presence – able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation.
- Collaborative and influential – builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships.
- Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities where possible
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
- Enhanced sick policy
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
- Personal development opportunities
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Marketing Officer (0.6 FTE / 22.5hrs per week) with strong digital marketing skills and passion for engaging content.
You’ll be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation’s numeracy. It’s a fantastic opportunity within a small but ambitious and dynamic organisation making a real difference to people’s lives and livelihoods.
Working closely with the External Relations team on our award-winning campaigns, communications, content and marketing, you will deliver paid and organic social media campaigns - creating strategies, planning execution, optimisation, and reporting. You will also collaborate on SEO, web content and email marketing.
We are looking for someone with solid marketing and copywriting skills, a focus on using data to find out ‘what works’, bags of enthusiasm and the ability to work with initiative and attention to detail. Previous experience in the charity sector is not necessary.
National Numeracy is based in Brighton, and while office-based work is available, we also offer remote, hybrid and flexible working. This role will include occasional UK travel.
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Tommy’s on a fantastic Deputy Marketing Director role. This pivotal position offers an opportunity for a strategic leader to shape and drive next level growth for baby and pregnancy charity Tommy’s, making a meaningful difference through striking brand activity, innovative campaigns, engaging content and storytelling and impactful digital marketing.
The Deputy Marketing Director will raise awareness and consideration of the Tommy’s brand, bring more people to the charity for support and market the charity to target audiences, businesses and potential donors and fundraisers.
This is a particularly exciting moment to join Tommy’s as an organisation. We have recently unveiled a new creative brand platform and in the delivery phase of a 5-year growth strategy. With maternity care firmly in the public spotlight, there is also significant opportunity to shape the conversation, build momentum and extend our reach. We are seeking someone creative and proactive to lead this next chapter, helping to translate increased visibility into meaningful change to help bring more babies home.
About the Charity
Their vision: To stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.
Their mission: Tommy’s leads research and transforms care. They provide expert information and support throughout the pregnancy journey. Working with communities and partners, Tommy’s challenges inequities and campaigns for change to make pregnancy and birth safer for all. Together, we save babies’ lives.
Marketing & Engagement directorate vision: To make Tommy’s unmissable as a household name and a fundraising cause. The directorate encompasses, Marketing, Communications and Campaigns, Public Fundraising and Digital and Innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the marketing team to deliver integrated brand and marketing campaigns that raise awareness of Tommy’s mission and impact through research and provision of support among the target audiences
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission and goal
- Oversee the creation and execution of multi-channel campaigns, ensuring clear messaging and impactful delivery
- Cultivate relationships with external partners and stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and support fundraising efforts
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring maximum return on investment
- Use data and insight to understand audience, channels and brand and to guide the strategy, planning and execution
- Set and track marketing OKRs, KPIs and budgets, evaluating progress, performance and delivery
- Lead on content, audience and stories strategies
- Drive the digital marketing strategy, growing social media presence, optimising SEO, digital campaigns, SEM and website content
- Support our income and growth through promoting public fundraising activities and supporting corporate partnerships
Person Specification
- Demonstrated experience in strategic marketing leadership and brand development and engagement within the non-profit or charity sector
- Proven ability to develop impactful campaigns across digital, print, and media channels
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse audiences
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Proficiency in marketing analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Commitment to the values of the organisation and a demonstrable interest in the pregnancy and baby sector
- Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and external partners
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £60,000-£64,000
- Permanent
- Location: London, hybrid – 2 days in the office per week
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Toynbee Hall to recruit their new Director of Finance & Operations. (Hybrid)
Toynbee Hall has been based in the East End of London since 1884. Throughout our history we have worked alongside communities experiencing poverty, inequality and injustice, offering practical support while also influencing wider social change. Today, we continue this mission through a combination of frontline advice services, community-led programmes, research rooted in lived experience, and policy influencing.
- Location: Aldgate East, London.
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible working is available.
- Hybrid working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required in the office.
- Salary: £85.000pa
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Toynbee Hall
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to Toynbee Hall’s mission and to how we operate as an organisation. We believe we cannot achieve our vision of a fairer future without addressing structural inequality, discrimination and racism.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from groups under-represented in leadership and across the charity sector. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and to providing reasonable adjustments where needed.
About the Role
The Director of Finance and Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that Toynbee Hall has the financial resilience, operational systems and governance structures it needs to deliver its purpose.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the postholder will lead our finance function, IT and information governance, facilities and estates management, procurement, contracts, commercial lettings, and health and safety. This is both a strategic and a hands-on role: as well as setting direction and advising colleagues, the Director will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure that the organisation is well-run, compliant and efficient.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading financial strategy, planning and reporting
- Ensuring strong internal controls and effective financial systems
- Managing IT contracts, cyber security and information governance
- Leading a small, experienced team and supporting colleagues across the organisation with clear, timely information
- Lead the operation of Information Technology Services, procurement, facilities, estates management and Health and Safety.
- Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance including on H&S and Complaints.
- Support the CEO, SMT, Board, Finance and Fundraising Committee, Audit and Risk Committee so they can make informed decisions regarding our risks, financial strategy and the management of our assets
This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation’s financial and operational health, playing a major part in shaping our long-term sustainability.
What You Will Bring:
- Senior financial leadership experience, ideally in the charity or wider not-for-profit sector
- Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting, financial planning, compliance and governance
- Experience overseeing corporate services such as estates, IT, facilities or procurement
- The confidence to work closely with trustees, senior colleagues and external partners
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, operational delivery
- A collaborative leadership style grounded in our organisational values
Please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill for more information on the role and how to submit your application.
Closing date for full applications: 12pm, Thursday 22nd January 2026
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team as a Senior Finance Officer. This role is at the heart of the charity and perfect for someone who wants to develop their financial skills in the not-for-profit sector.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and good knowledge of financial systems and processes. You will manage the day-to-day financials, produce financial reports and analysis, work across teams to produce the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts and be instrumental in the annual audit.
If you are pro-active, analytical, and excited about working in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Values:
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and key responsibilities
Financial Administration and Bookkeeping
- Responsibility for maintaining all financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems, to include:Maintaining up-to-date records in Sage 50.
- Importing bank receipts into Sage from Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Processing purchase invoices, card transactions, and payments, ensuring correct coding to nominal and departmental ledgers.
- Maintaining payment records and reconciling grant payments within Sage 50 and grant management software.
- Generating sales invoices and carrying out credit control on a regular basis.
- Ensuring prompt payment of invoices and preparing payments with the bank for review by the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Maintaining the expense management system in line with policies and ensuring timely authorisation and reimbursement.
- Ensuring accurate records of authorisation and financial approvals.
- Preparing and posting all month-end journals.
- Completing monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts.
- Working with the Database and Finance Officer to reconcile income between Sage 50 and the income spreadsheet on a quarterly basis.
- Maintaining organised financial files to support monthly reporting and the year-end audit.
- Updating and monitoring the VAT threshold spreadsheet, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and alerting the Director of Finance & Resources to any potential threshold issues.
- Reconciling and maintaining restricted funding and expenditure for projects.
- Covering the following duties when the Database and Finance Officer is on leave: monitoring income and updating the income spreadsheet daily; paying cheques and cash into the bank account in a timely manner.
- Supporting fundraising events, e.g. preparing card readers, paperwork, and reconciling cash.
Financial Reporting
- Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, accompanied by analysis, commentary, and project-level breakdowns.
- Providing analysis and ad-hoc financial information as required.
- Maintain and regularly update the restricted fund spreadsheet, ensuring accurate tracking of income, expenditure, and balances in line with donor and grant requirements.
Budget Management
- Supporting the preparation of the annual Excel-based organisational budget and quarterly forecasts.
- Participating in budget meetings with managers to ensure robust and realistic financial plans.
- Assisting project managers with the preparation of Excel-based project budgets.
Audit
Preparation for the annual audit and compliance with statutory financial reporting requirements, including:
- Preparing audit documentation and working papers in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating documentation requests before and during audit week.
Other
- Ensuring financial policies and processes remain fit for purpose, recommending and implementing improvements where needed.
- Acting as the main point of contact for financial queries, with support from the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Carrying out any other duties reasonably required to support the effective financial management of Sarcoma UK.
- Adapting to the needs of a developing organisation and undertaking additional responsibilities as necessary.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy and Partnerships)
King George & Queen’s Hospitals Charity
King George & Queen’s Hospitals Charity is entering a pivotal new chapter as it becomes an independent NHS charity, with a clear three-year strategic plan and ambitious plans to grow its impact and income.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy and Partnerships) is a senior, hands-on role responsible for developing high-value fundraising to complement the Charity’s successful community fundraising and events programme. The role will lead the growth of philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and trust income, working closely with Trustees, NHS colleagues, and the fundraising team.
A major appeal is being explored to support the £35m planned development of a new A&E department at Queen’s Hospital. A transformational project with the potential to attract significant philanthropic support.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a high-value fundraising portfolio at a formative moment, helping secure transformational investment in hospital care for local communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Depaul UK is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. Depaul UK is a national charity that delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.
Reporting into the Executive Director of Finance & IT, this Financial Controller role at Depaul UK is a rare opportunity to take a pivotal leadership position in a fast-moving, high-impact charity. You will lead a busy finance team, embed a new finance system, and ensure robust financial controls, while gaining exposure to both the charity’s consolidated operations and its rapidly expanding housing subsidiary. This role offers exceptional potential for growth and a clear pathway into broader finance leadership.
The organisation:
Depaul UK has worked for 30 years to support people facing homelessness. Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with, and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities in which we work. Our service provision reaches from Newcastle to Greater Manchester to London - with plans to grow our business in response to increasing need.
Homelessness is a complex and constantly evolving challenge. There is no ‘one-size fits all’ solution and Depaul UK believe no one should have to sleep in an unsafe place or be held back from achieving their potential. Each year, they support and empower thousands of young people to find a safe place to call home, a chance to thrive and a brighter future.
The key duties of the Financial Controller will be as follows:
- Lead on the preparation of year-end financial reporting across the group
- Support the preparation of Depaul UK Trustees report and lead on the annual statutory audit process
- Develop and maintain a full set of financial policies and procedures which support the charity to deliver its aims
- Review and streamline controls and processes, including greater automation/ integration with other business systems
- Act as a finance subject matter expert, providing accounting advice to the team and wider organisation
- Prepare monthly management accounts for Depaul Housing Services
- Ensure the interests of the function are represented at internal committees
- Supervise the processing of all financial transactions and payroll, ensuring adequate documentary support, correct coding and appropriate authorisation
- Ensure month end timetable is adhered to, making sure that all bank and control account reconciliations have been carried out
- Ensure all income and expenditure is appropriately analysed and restricted and designated funds are correctly accounted for
The successful candidate will have:
- A full, recognised accounting qualification, or be in the final stages
- Ideally, a background working in the charity or social housing sectors, but this is by no means essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a strong internal control environment and driving effective month and/or year-end routines
- The ability to lead and develop a high performing team
- Excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to work within a cross-functional Leadership Team to continuously improve the service
Candidates who are looking to make their first move from practice into industry are also strongly encouraged to apply!
This role can be based in either London, Manchester or Whitley Bay, with hybrid working policies in place, requiring only two days per week to be worked from the office, with the rest from home. Please note that salary differs by location:
- London: £64,282
- Manchester: £63,782
- Regional: £60,782
Applications are open until Sunday 18th January, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 26th January. CVs will be under continuous review in advance of this date so please submit your application today to make sure you don’t miss out!
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is looking for a Head of Finance and Contracts to as we continue to grow and develop the organisation’s internal operations. As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office at least two days per week. Part time can be considered for this role.
The Head of Finance and Contracts will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team, report to the Finance Director, and line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
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Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, continuous improvement and performance oversight.
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Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
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Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.
Financial Strategy & Reporting
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Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
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Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department (HoDs)to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
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Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
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Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.
Operational Finance
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Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the finance function, including payroll, VAT, cashflow, and working capital management.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and best-practice requirements.
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Identify financial risks and implement proportionate mitigation strategies.
Contracts, Funding & Governance
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Provide financial oversight for grant and corporate funding applications, ensuring financial viability and compliance.
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Oversee contracts with suppliers, partners, and funders, working with legal advisers where required.
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Support the Finance Committee reporting and cover for the Finance Director if necessary.
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Monitor and respond to changes in financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the organisation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
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Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or equivalent senior-level financial experience.
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Proven experience in charity finance, working knowledge of SORP, compliance, contracting and supporting audits.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
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Senior-level finance leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
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Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear financial insight to non-financial stakeholders.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
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Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).
Desirable
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Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
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Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
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Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.
Application information
Applications will close at the 12pm 12th January 2026 with the aim to commence interviews from 19th January.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen our financial foundations as we celebrate 60 years of nurturing young talent. This newly created role brings together financial operations across our vibrant organisation, working closely with our Chief Executive and all departments.
Founded in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a dynamic charity delivering engaging participation projects and impactful live performances. As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and Resident Artistic Company at Woolwich Works in Greenwich, we're dedicated to making jazz accessible to early-career musicians, young people, and audiences nationwide.
You'll oversee day-to-day financial management while contributing to strategic planning that shapes how we empower the next generation of jazz musicians. This includes managing our Xero accounting system, preparing quarterly management accounts and cash-flow statements, leading the annual budgeting process, and ensuring compliance with charity finance regulations.
Working across our three core areas - the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for emerging professionals aged 18-25, NYJO Learning programmes, and Community Outreach initiatives - you'll collaborate with programme, marketing, and development teams to create and monitor project budgets, track restricted income, and provide financial reporting to funders including Arts Council England, trusts, foundations, and sponsors.
This role offers genuine impact: your financial expertise will directly support young musicians' creative development and help us deliver programmes that respond to community needs. You'll produce reports for our Board of Trustees, manage Gift Aid returns, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain the strong financial governance essential to our mission.
We're looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant with charity finance experience, or equivalent expertise in the arts sector. You'll need strong Xero skills, solid understanding of charity SORP and restricted fund accounting, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Essential:
- Qualified/part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPFA) or equivalent professional experience in charity/arts finance
- Experience managing finances for UK charity or non-profit organisation
- Working knowledge of charity SORP, Gift Aid, and fund-restricted accounting
- Strong Excel and accounting software skills
- Excellent communication skills to explain finance to non-financial stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience in music, youth, education, or cultural sectors
- Experience with Arts Council England and other funders
- Interest in jazz music and supporting music education opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Xero accounting system and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare quarterly management accounts, cash-flow statements, and variance analysis
- Lead annual budgeting and support multi-year financial planning
- Track restricted income and provide funder reporting
- Ensure charity compliance (Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC)
- Support Board meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management: Oversee Xero accounting system, maintain accurate records, prepare quarterly management accounts and cash-flow statements with variance analysis for Board of Trustees. Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and pension administration.
Strategic Finance: Lead annual budgeting with CEO and department leads, support multi-year financial planning and scenario modelling.
Project & Grant Management: Collaborate with Programmes, Marketing and Development teams on project budgets. Track restricted income and provide financial reporting to Arts Council England, trusts, foundations, and sponsors. Ensure accurate cost allocation across projects and funding streams.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure statutory compliance (Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC including Orchestra Tax Relief and VAT). Lead year-end financial statements preparation and independent review. Manage Gift Aid returns and maintain internal financial controls.
Working Schedule: Part-time position: 3 days per week Location: London with flexible/hybrid working Salary: £45k-£55k FTE depending on experience Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (pro rata) Reports to: Chief Executive
How to Apply
Send your CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and what draws you to NYJO before 22 January 2026. Please confirm your availability for first round online interviews (week of 2nd February 2026) and in-person second interviews at Woolwich Works (12th February 2026). We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About MSF UK
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides life-saving medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF UK exists to maximise the support we provide to this work — by raising funds, advocating for patients, and ensuring our organisation is strong, effective and accountable.
MSF UK has grown significantly over the past 5 years, almost doubling our income to just under £100m. MSF UK is entering an ambitious new strategic period to 2031, with a clear goal: to significantly grow our income and maximise the financial contribution we make to MSF’s medical humanitarian operations. Finance has a critical role to play in achieving this.
The Role
This is a newly created senior leadership role and a rare opportunity to shape how financial insight drives humanitarian impact.
As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will build and lead MSF UK’s FP&A function, ensuring that resources are used wisely, investment decisions are evidence-based, and financial insight empowers colleagues to make the best possible decisions for our patients.
You will work at the heart of the organisation — partnering with senior leaders, fundraising teams and budget holders — to translate strategy into robust financial plans and ensure every pound raised delivers maximum impact.
What You’ll Do
You will lead MSF UK’s FP&A function to support better decisions, stronger financial sustainability and greater humanitarian impact. This includes:
- Driving strategic insight: providing clear financial analysis, modelling and advice to inform investment decisions, income growth and value for money.
- Leading planning and forecasting: owning MSF UK’s budgeting, reforecasting and multi-year financial planning processes.
- Strengthening financial reporting: ensuring timely, accurate and meaningful management accounts, KPIs and commentary for senior leaders and trustees.
- Partnering with the organisation: acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, managers and budget holders, strengthening financial literacy and accountability.
- Identifying efficiencies: working collaboratively to uncover opportunities for cost savings and improved use of resources.
- Building capability: line managing and developing the Finance Business Partner and continuously improving FP&A processes, tools and ways of working.
About You
You are a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in FP&A and a strong track record of using financial insight to influence decisions at senior level.
You combine technical excellence with empathy and purpose. You are comfortable working in complexity, skilled at explaining finance to non-financial colleagues, and motivated by using your expertise to support a mission that truly matters.
Why Join MSF UK?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where finance is seen not just as a control function, but as a strategic enabler of humanitarian impact. You’ll be trusted to shape a function, influence decisions, and help ensure MSF reaches more patients, more effectively.
If you are motivated by MSF’s mission, thrive in collaborative environments, and want your financial leadership to make a tangible difference in the world, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 25th January
Shortlisting: week of 26th January
First stage interviews: week of 2nd February
Second stage interviews: week of 9th February
How to apply:
Please send your CV and letter of motivation to via the link by Sunday 25th January. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
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Title: Head of Programmes
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Range £45,000-£51,000
Location: London, UK (with travel)
Contract type: Permanent contract
The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is an independent non-governmental organisation established in consultation with international experts in conflict resolution and democratic advancement. DPI seeks to promote peace and democracy building through strengthened public dialogue and engagement.
Overall Purpose of the Position
The Head of Programmes is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the organisations’ project activities and leads the DPI Programmes team, also ensuring a close working relationship with Finance, Fundraising and Operations colleagues. The role works with the CEO on operational, fundraising, strategic and monitoring levels and also involves representing DPI at external meetings and events as needed.
Project Management
- Coordinates the day-to-day operational management of the DPI’s programmes, including the implementation of activities and financial matters– in close coordination with relevant colleagues.
- Monitors the implementation of project activities and ensures compliance with the strategic framework as well as internal procedures and policies including financial and administrative.
- Facilitates programmes and events meetings (including designing the agenda and overseeing the organisation and preparation of materials)
- Manages performance of programmes’ team both Türkiye and UK.
- Organises regular meetings with the Programmes team to ensure project plan is on -track.
- Keeps an up-to-date overview of programme delivery, reports any challenges, and suggests solutions to the CEO.
- Builds project budgets with Finance, monitors project expenditures, develops financial strategies and addresses financial challenges.
- Monitors the political and security situation in Türkiye and the wider regions, developments relating to the conflict and impact on the project.
Reporting
- Works closely with the Funding and Development Manager to ensure timely delivery and monitoring of contractual reports, including interim and final reports to donors.
- Ensures that projects are implemented and reported in a timely and qualitative manner.
· Follows up with the team and gathers the reporting of meetings.
· Oversees deliverables and performance of the M&EE and Communications consultants.
Network
- Represents and promotes DPI’s work in varied contexts and maintains relationships with external stakeholders in Türkiye and in Europe such as political party representatives.
- Builds and maintains relationships with partners and donors alongside the Funding and Development Manager when needed.
- Carries out frequent visits to Türkiye and maintains a good working knowledge of the facts on the ground when needed.
Project Development
- Translates strategy into operational objectives and develops project/fundraising proposals including concept notes and narrative project proposals in conjunction with Funding and Development Manager.
- Identifies operational developments needs and develops corresponding opportunities and initiatives.
· Supports the CEO in strategic developments related to the project.
Key Experience/Technical Competencies/Knowledge required for the position.
The successful candidate should have the following
§ A postgraduate degree in Political Science, Law, Conflict Resolution, International Relations, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
§ At least 8-10 years’ experience in project management in charity or NGO setting.
§ Experience directly managing a team including remotely.
§ Strong experience of EU funding streams, rules and regulations and knowledge of government grant processes
§ Strong organisational and planning skills.
§ Critical and strategic thinking skills.
§ Experience in research and complex information analysis.
§ Knowledge of Türkiye political situation (desirable).
§ Strong writing and oral skills in English.
§ Knowledge/experience of and commitment to peace-making/humanitarian field.
§ Understands and respects confidentiality terms.
§ Ability to manage under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments
§ A DBS certificate is preferable.
Interpersonal Skills needed for the position
§ Multi-tasker
§ Extremely reliable
§ Flexible and able to take initiative
§ Self-learner
§ Strong team player
§ Confidentiality
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline set as the 19th of January 2026
The successful candidate should have the right to work in the United Kingdom
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
DPI is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity.
DPI SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
DPI maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing of our code of conduct with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Controller (a charity committed to community transformation)
Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week (1 FTE), inclusive of breaks
Salary: £51,960 (National) or £55,184 per annum (including London Weighting)
Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.
Financial Controller – Oasis Group
Oasis exists to transform communities, so they are healthy, inclusive, and thriving. Through our network of global Hubs, we work holistically to tackle inequality and build strong local ecosystems that serve everyone. To support this vital mission, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to join our national leadership team. Based in our London Waterloo office, the Financial Controller will oversee the finance function for our UK operations, ensuring excellence in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and controls.
Why might you consider Oasis?
We are proud of why we exist and what we bring to the communities in which we operate. Our story is told through a multi-faceted organisation that extends across support for homelessness and housing (Oasis Community Housing), secure education for young people (Oasis Restore), community hubs (Oasis Community Partnerships) and disrupting human trafficking (STOP THE TRAFFIK) and of course our network of 55 Oasis Academies (Oasis Community Learning). We are proud that we don’t just talk a good game – we actively engage and change lives for the better.
What will you do?
This newly formed leadership role will manage the financial operations across specific subsidiaries of Oasis. It will ensure financial accuracy, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of timely financial information to support decision-making across the group.
To be successful in this role, applicants will require:
· A recognised professional accounting qualification or part-qualification, together with a thorough practical understanding of financial and management accounting principles and techniques.
· Advanced working knowledge/experience of Excel and computerised accounting systems (preferably PS Financials) with the ability to interpret and extract relevant financial information.
· Ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide audience with varying financial backgrounds, both internally and externally
· Excellent inter-personal and people management experience
What will you get in return?
· A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included.
· A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme and cash benefit health plan.
· Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.
· A competitive salary and workplace flexibility.
As this is a newly created role, expect an evolving position that requires your insightful input, leadership and at the same time, provides incredible opportunities for the right person.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
If successful you will be invited to formal and practical interviews We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Programme Finance Specialist (Part-time, 6-month FTC)
CARE International UK
Salary: £22,851 per annum (£45,703 FTE)
Contract Type: 6-month fixed term contract with possibility to extend
up to 12 months, depending on funding.
Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: TBC
About CARE
CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.
Why work for CARE International UK?
This is an excellent opportunity to join CARE International UK’s Programme Management Team in a senior programme finance role at a time when the organisation is continuing to evolve how it funds and delivers programmes. The role sits at the heart of CARE’s engagement with a wide range of institutional, corporate, and philanthropic donors and plays a critical role in ensuring programmes are well designed, financially robust, and compliant from proposal stage through delivery.
As Senior Programme Finance Specialist, you will work across diverse funding mechanisms, including traditional grants and commercial contracts, and collaborate closely with programme managers, country offices, and finance colleagues across the CARE confederation. The role offers meaningful exposure to complex programmes and innovative funding arrangements, as well as the opportunity to shape how CARE strengthens financial quality, risk management, and donor confidence across its portfolio.
About you
You are an experienced programme finance professional with strong budgeting and financial analysis skills and a track record of supporting proposals and managing grants for institutional and corporate donors. You are comfortable working on complex proposal budgets, including for commercial contracts and non-traditional funding mechanisms, and have a solid understanding of donor compliance requirements and cost recovery principles.
You bring excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to explain financial and contractual issues clearly to non-finance colleagues. You are confident working independently across a mixed portfolio, supporting programmes across the full project lifecycle from proposal development and contracting through to delivery, reporting, and close-out. You share CARE’s commitment to tackling structural inequality and are comfortable working in line with feminist leadership, localisation, and safeguarding principles.
About the role
The Senior Programme Finance Specialist provides senior financial, contractual, and compliance leadership across a mixed portfolio of programmes funded by institutional, corporate, and philanthropic donors. The role has a strong focus on programme funding and proposal development, working closely with Programme Funding colleagues, Programme Managers, and Country Offices to develop compliant, well-structured budgets and financial narratives.
Key objectives include ensuring robust financial design at proposal stage, effective financial oversight during delivery, and strong compliance and audit readiness across the portfolio. The role also contributes to financial risk management, supports contract negotiations and amendments, and provides technical advice and capacity strengthening to colleagues and partners. Strong budgeting capability, experience with institutional and corporate proposals, and the ability to work confidently with commercial contracts are central to success in this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Following recent changes to Skilled Worker Visa eligibility, a number of roles have been removed from the immigration salary list.
Applicants residing outside of the UK may apply for this role if it is has an eligible occupation code, identifies as a ‘higher skilled’ job and meets the salary threshold. Before submitting your application, please review the latest Skilled Worker Visa guidance here.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
· Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here). In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
· Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to, our HR team.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.




