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Job Description

 

Job Title: Finance Director/Finance Officer

Location:Remote working (Home based)

Responsible to: Board of Trustees

Salary:£55,000

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

About React:

React – Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. Our work is unrivalled by any other organisation and our passion and belief that every child should have comfort, dignity, and the opportunity to participate in life as fully as possible is our driving force.

The Job, in a few words:

Reporting directly to the Board, you will lead day to day finance, produce monthly & annual accounts, prepare payroll and monitor React’s grant application process.   The Finance Director/Officer will develop strong working relationships with the React Team and lead all aspects of charitable expenditure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing all aspects of Financial controls

• Processing Payroll, restricted & unrestricted funds through Xero software

• Liaising with auditor, bankers, pension providers & HMRC

• To maintain accurate records and produce monthly management accounts

• Production of Statutory accounts and annual budget

• Manage the grant application process and understand the needs of families caring for terminally ill children.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Accountancy qualification or equivalent senior experience in charity finance
• Xero or Sage experience
• Confident with PAYE & Gift Aid submission
• Flexible and pro-active approach
•  Ability to work on your own initiative
• ·A natural team leader who can liaise confidently with all members of staff

Job title: Part time Finance Officer
Hour: 21 hours a week
Location: Mainly remote, with some occasional London based office attendance
Contract type: Temporary
Pay: £15 - £17 an hour holiday pay

Are you a detail-driven Finance and Resources Administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?
This is a chance to play a pivotal role within a values-led organisation where your financial and office administration skills genuinely make a difference.

A respected charity with a strong social justice focus, is looking for a Finance Officer to support its finance function and act as the backbone of a busy office.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, the Finance and Resources Administrator will help ensure financial processes are accurate, timely and compliant, while also creating a welcoming, well-organised workplace for staff and visitors alike.
The skills you will bring:
In your role as Finance Officer, you will be trusted with responsibility and given the opportunity to build strong working relationships across the organisation.
You will be involved in:

• Processing invoices, payments and expenses with accuracy and care
• Supporting bank reconciliations and monitoring cash flow
• Assisting with payroll administration alongside the HR team
• Managing office operations, suppliers and day-to-day coordination
• Acting as a first point of contact for visitors, calls and office enquiries

This role suits someone who enjoys structure, takes pride in getting the details right, and feels motivated by working for an organisation committed to equality, fairness and positive change.
The skills you will bring include finance and/or office administration, confidence using accounting software and Microsoft Office, and a calm, organised approach to managing multiple priorities. Discretion, reliability and strong communication skills will be key.
To apply for this Finance Officer role, please submit your CV to [email protected]
Please note that due to the nature of the service users of this client and the services they provide only female applicants can be considered.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Role Purpose

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the charity, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, robust financial controls, and timely financial reporting. The postholder will work closely with the CEO to support budgeting, grant and tender applications, procurement, and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.

This is a key role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, compliance, and effective use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using appropriate accounting software.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including income, expenditure, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with financial procedures.
• Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to the CEO.
• Payroll and expenses responsibility

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Support the CEO in developing and monitoring the annual organisational budget.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and finanical reporting for grant and tender applications as requested.
• Track expenditure against budgets and provide regular updates.

Financial Reporting and Governance

• Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Contribute to the annual budget report for trustee approval.
• Support year-end financial processes, including preparation for independent examination or audit.
• Ensure financial records meet charity and regulatory requirements.

Procurement and Ordering

• Source suppliers and obtain quotes for subscriptions, resources, services and any other relevant needs.
• Place orders for materials and equipment (e.g. laptops, office equipment) in line with budget approvals.
• Maintain records of assets and equipment.

Support to the CEO and Organisation

• Work closely with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support organisational planning.
• Undertake any other finance-related duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified and experienced bookkeeper (e.g. AAT or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience of bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
• Experience of preparing budgets and financial reports.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Experience with bookkeeping software such as “Zero”
• Good IT skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Desirable

• Experience of charity finance and funder reporting.
• Experience of supporting grant or tender applications.
• Knowledge of charity governance and trustee reporting.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office-based and home working subject to performance, needs of the charity and agreement. Working days are flexible, with a preference for Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday, subject to agreement.

Equality and Diversity

The charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Hours: 14 hours per week (worked over 2–3 days - to be agreed)

Preferred working days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday (to be agreed)

Salary: £15–£20 per hour(£10,920–£14,560 per annum for 14 hours/week, equivalent to £29,260 upwards FTE) depending on experience 

Benefits:

25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)

Extra leave: +1 day after 3 years’ service, +1 more day after 5 years

Birthday Leave

Sick pay package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Giving back Scheme - Volunteer day leave

Cycle to work scheme

Specsavers Partnership

Head of Finance (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Salary: £66,351 FTE (pending April 2026 pay award)
Hours: 37 hours per week (part time hours maybe considered for the right candidate, if applying for part-time working, please add this to your supporting statement)
Contract: Fixed–term maternity cover (anticipated 9 months, with possible extension)
Location: Hybrid – Based anywhere in the South West, with travel to local hospice sites as required. This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from home and attend your nearest hospice—Charlton Farm (Bristol), Little Bridge House (Barnstaple), or Little Harbour (St Austell)—as needed.

Make a real difference every day

At Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), we provide vital, compassionate care for babies and children with life limiting conditions and their families. Our work is only possible thanks to our dedicated teams who share our passion, values and commitment to excellence.

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Finance to lead our finance function during a period of maternity leave. This is a key leadership position within CHSW, ensuring that our financial reporting, control environment and strategic planning continue to support outstanding care delivery.

If you are a senior finance professional who enjoys leading people, improving systems and delivering high quality financial information that informs organisational decision making, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a charity that truly changes lives.

About the Role

As Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead, motivate and develop the Finance team to deliver a professional, supportive and efficient service
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts, KPIs and performance reporting
• Lead on budgeting, reforecasting, cashflow and short– to medium term cash management
• Produce annual statutory accounts for CHSW and its subsidiary, and work closely with external auditors
• Oversee payroll processing and statutory compliance (pensions, HMRC, P11Ds etc.)
• Ensure accurate VAT and tax accounting, working closely with specialist advisers
• Maintain effective financial controls, policies and system governance
• Act as the finance lead on cross functional projects and internal committees
• Work closely with senior leaders and operational colleagues, promoting strong financial stewardship across the organisation
• Support the Director of Finance & Retail, providing cover for SMT, committee and Board work where required

About You

To be successful, you will need the following:

• ACA qualified (or equivalent) and a member of a recognised accounting professional body (e.g., ICAEW)
• Significant finance leadership experience in a similar sized organisation
• Strong experience in:
o annual financial reporting and charity accounts
o budget preparation and financial modelling
o management accounts and KPI reporting
o financial processing functions
o internal controls and finance procedures
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non finance colleagues
• Experience leading and developing teams
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A full UK driving licence

Ideally you will also have:

• Charity taxation experience, including VAT and partial exemption
• Experience with Xledger
• Experience working within a hospice, charity or large retail linked organisation
• Knowledge of statutory grant or charitable trust reporting

What we offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay*
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the role requirements. If you are looking to relocate prior to taking on this post or are interested in part time hours, please specify this in your supporting statement.

Closing date: 15/02/2026
Interview date: Anticipated initial telephone screening 19/02/2026 and face to face meetings at our Charlton Farm Hospice near Bristol on 26/02/2026

If you have any questions, please visit our website to find our more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today 

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received; therefore we recommend you apply early

CHSW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Charity Registration Number 1003314

You may have experience of the following: Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Lead, Head of Financial Operations, Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Director of Finance (Deputy/Associate), Finance Business Partner (Senior/Lead).

REF-226 436

Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least twice a month to Reading Office)
Hours: Full time, however will consider 0.8 FTE
Salary: £75,000 per annum 
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 12th February 2026
First Stage Interviews: 19th & 20th February 2026
Second Stage Interviews: 25th & 26th February 2026 - there will be an informal meet with our CEO.

On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible

At Make‑A‑Wish UK, every role plays a part in creating life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are seeking a Head of Finance who will lead the operational delivery of our finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. In this vital role, you will support the Finance Director in delivering our strategic financial objectives and act as a key liaison between finance and the wider organisation. 

Core Purpose
To lead the operational delivery of the charity’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Head of Finance supports the Finance Director in delivering strategic financial objectives and acts as a key liaison between finance and other departments. As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ExLT), the role contributes financial insight to organisation‑wide decision‑making and plays an active part in delivering cross‑charity priorities and operational goals.

To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential Criteria

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 3 years PQE
• Experience in a similar role.
• Excellent excel and financial modelling skills
• Proven experience in finance business partnering & management reporting.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
• Experience of preparing consolidated financial statements from general ledger
• Solid understanding of VAT
• Analytical mindset with ability to problem solve, interpret data and to see the bigger picture, identifying inter relationships between different departments
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of process improvements and automation
• Uses initiative, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative with ability to work cross functionally
• Confident in using Microsoft Office tools and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Integrity and discretion.

Desirable Criteria

• Similar experience with medium to large charity highly desirable
• Similar experience of business partnering with areas of fundraising highly desirable
• Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience of operating under partial exemption for VAT
• Experience with restricted/unrestricted funds and grant reporting.
• Experience with digital transformation or finance system upgrades.
• Experience of working with Xero and Salesforce

Key Responsibilities:
Finance operations       

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines – balance sheet account ownership as agreed
• Process month end journals as required
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines
• Ensure processes & procedures are documented and kept up to date, and recommend improvements to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Review finance policies on an annual basis and update in line with current legislation and best practice
• Support the organisation with any finance related queries

 Management Accounting 

• Prepare consolidated management accounts, including variance analysis, risks and opportunities, and advise budget holders as required.
• Design financial reports, processes and training guides to drive budget holder self service
• Recommend solutions to streamline month end reporting and other financial processes

 Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Coordinate the annual budgeting & forecast process across departments.
• Produce the consolidated annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for review by FD, in line with agreed timeframes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and funding requirements (currently excel based).
• Review budget & forecast submissions, and challenge appropriately. Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) and explain key drivers.
• Monitor performance against budget/forecast and provide appropriate reports including variance analysis dependent on stakeholder.        
• Ensure finance system and all associated systems are updated with budget / forecast information accordingly
• Recommend solutions to streamline budgeting and reforecasting process

Business Partnering

• Work closely and build strong relationships with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Influence strategic decisions through clear communication of financial insights.
• Undertake financial evaluation of new projects, business cases, funding bids, and contracts, as required.
• Produce written reports on performance, highlighting key financial risks and opportunities.
• Upskill budget holders in financial awareness and management
• Own the finance business partner relationship and role with some of the more complex profit centres

 Treasury & Cash Management

• Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across the organisation.
• Manage relationships with banks and investment managers, ensuring compliance with treasury policies.
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund reporting and ensure appropriate allocation and usage.
• Support the development and implementation of treasury strategies, including reserve management and ethical investment policies.

 Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the Finance Director & budget holders in preparing financial models, as required.
• Partner with budget holders to provide financial models and insightful financial analysis and to support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets & reforecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Deliver high-quality analysis to support new initiatives.

 Finance Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead on the implementation and optimisation of finance systems (eg. Xero).
• Monitor and manage any payment and other system interfaces
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial processes & reporting.
• Support the integration of finance with wider organisational systems - finance representative on technology SCRUMS and SPRINTS

 mCompliance & Reporting 

• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP), Companies House, HMRC, and Charity Commission requirements.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of HMRC returns, including quarterly VAT returns, annual employee benefits and Corporation Tax.
• Prepare statutory accounts and lead on the external audit process.
• Quarterly reporting to Make-A-Wish International - APD reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.

 Team leadership & Support

• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and support to non-finance staff on budgeting and financial procedures
• to improve financial literacy across the organization.
• Create Finance resources to encourage self-service for common queries

 General and ad-hoc Support

• Deputise for Finance Director in their absence
• Provide cover for finance team members during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and workload management.
• Take on additional duties as appropriate to the level of the role and contribute to team objectives.
• Support fundraising events from a finance perspective

Use your financial leadership skills to protect and restore the environment.

A Rocha UK (ARUK) is a unique Christian environmental charity, with a mission to mobilise Christians and churches to care for the environment.

With climate change accelerating at an ever-faster pace and biodiversity collapsing, we bring a message of hope. Our Christian perspective provides our mandate for action and our posture of confidence, assured that God reigns and is at work.

Best known for our growing Eco Church programme which currently supports more than 9,000 churches to improve their environmental practice, our mission is to equip Christians to protect and restore the environment - for God, nature and all people.

With a staff of 23 people (17 FTEs) and a growing income of £1m, we now seek a Finance and Services Director, to develop our financial management and central services to underpin the new strategy and goals we plan to launch later this year.

This strategically important role will require finance planning and management expertise, the ability to thrive in a small and growing cause-led charity with diverse streams of income and a staff body of which more than half is home based.  You will bring a strongly strategic mind and the collegiality to contribute to the wider leadership of the organisation. As well as bringing a passion for the environment, the way you live and lead will be shaped by your Christian faith.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. For more details see the job pack attached. Closing date 13th February.

We have been retained by our client, Sale Sharks Foundation, for the recruitment of a new Part-Time, Head of Finance. Sale Sharks Foundation use the power of sport to change lives throughout the North West.  They work with over 21,000 people annually in three areas: Community Inclusion, Education & Rugby Development. 

As Part-Time Head of Finance, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, central to ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, resilience and growth and helping the organisation maximise its impact through clear insight, strong governance and smart financial planning. We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the charity. 

The Role:

•  Acting as a key financial advisor to the CEO, SLT and Trustees
•  Leading budgeting, forecasting and quarterly re-forecasting processes
•  Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts with clear insight and commentary
•  Monitoring cashflow and reserves, advising on risk, investment and long-term sustainability
• Overseeing bookkeeping, reconciliations and debtor management
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and monthly Gift Aid claims
• Managing restricted, unrestricted and designated funds in line with charity accounting standards
• Ensuring timely month-end close and reporting
• Supporting grant reporting and funder compliance
• Managing invoicing, supplier payments and relationships
• Owning and optimising QuickBooks, with a focus on automation and efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
• Leading audit preparation and working closely with external auditors
• Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Maintaining and improving financial controls, policies and procedures
• Keeping abreast of regulatory changes e.g new SORP framework and advising accordingly

The Person

•  Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA finance professional
•  Proven ability to influence at board level
•  Strong technical skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
•  Excellent verbal and written  communication skills
•  Strategic thinker with a hands on approach
•  Passionate about community impact aligned with Sale Sharks Foundation values
•  Good analytical & problem solving skills
•  Experience working in a charity advantageous

Joining Sale Sharks Foundation offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community. This is a hybrid, part-time role (2–3 days per week), offering genuine flexibility and a strong focus on work–life balance. The salary is pro-rated from a full-time equivalent of £50,000–£55,000:
• 2 days (15 hours): £20,000–£22,000
• 3 days (22.5 hours): £30,000–£33,000

A comprehensive benefits package is also on offer, supporting both your professional development and personal wellbeing.

Working for a community-focused charity provides a meaningful career move, where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful work. Please note, all third-party CVs will be forwarded to Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd as the exclusively retained consultants for SSF for this role.

Public Law Project (PLP) is looking for a Finance Assistant to help our charity operate effectively. You will play an essential role in ensuring our team have the financial support needed to deliver our essential work. Whilst helping us to create a fair and inclusive society secured by a just and confident state, you will have the opportunity to use and develop your financial skills and experience. This is an exciting time to join our team. Having secured funding for our long-term future, we are developing exciting plans to deliver our new and ambitious strategy. Within the finance team you will be working closely with our recently promoted Finance Manager. As you develop in your role at PLP we will provide a pathway through which the role can progress to Finance Officer level. We’re looking for someone who:  Enjoys completing day-to-day financial tasks and keeping good records  Is a team player and a kind, respectful and inclusive colleague  Is trust-worthy, discrete and has excellent attention to detail. This role includes a variety of responsibilities within day-to-day tasks such as identifying incoming receipts and investigating what they are, to liaising with budget holders for approval of expenses and posting transactions to our accounting system. You will also work with our Finance Manager to support the processing of payroll and have the opportunity to develop sector experience through the administration of restricted grants. PLP support staff have the opportunity to be involved directly in the work of the charity through membership of one of our working groups (our cornerstones) to implement the new strategic plan. PLP wants to work with the best possible person for this role and welcome applications for people of all backgrounds and characteristics. We are a highly flexible employer. This post is conceived as a part-time post (0.4 to 0.5 full time equivalent; 14-17.5 hours per week), and flexible working arrangements will be considered from day one. We can imagine this role working well over several shorter days for example. We work in a hybrid environment where most staff will attend the office at least once a week. Our Operations team work hard to provide a friendly office environment and will often be seen laying on a healthy breakfast before all staff meetings. As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process. 

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is on an exciting journey of growth and change — and we’re looking for a skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team.

With a new CEO, a new strategy, and a bold new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we prepare to launch our refreshed brand and future direction. If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for women and girls, we’d love to hear from you

We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs.
From our women-only Croydon centre and six satellite locations, we provide counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals.

In 2024/25, our income was around £4 million — a reflection of our growing reach and the trust placed in our work. Everything we do is grounded in feminist, trauma-informed, and empowering principles.

About the Role

As our Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on:

• Strategic financial planning, reporting, and sustainability

• Governance, audit, and compliance

• IT, facilities, and information governance

• Risk management and organisational performance

You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board to ensure sound financial stewardship, support our strategic vision, and strengthen the systems that enable us to deliver life-changing support for survivors.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance and accountancy

• Experienced in senior financial management, ideally in the voluntary sector

• Skilled in overseeing finance, IT, governance, and resource management

• Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving

• Deeply committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

• 3 extra gifted days between 27–31 December

• NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)

• Life assurance, healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and cycle-to-work scheme

• Supportive, feminist working culture

This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

About the role

Are you a strategic communications professional who can lead a team and shape an organisation’s external profile? 

We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead and develop Equation’s communications function. This is a strategic role focused on building our brand and external profile, managing a talented team, and ensuring all parts of the organisation have the communications support they need. 

You will line manage a team of four, including two Coordinators, a Project Worker and a Freelance Resource Worker. Your role is to provide strategic direction, set targets and quality assure outputs – not to do the day-to-day delivery yourself. You will develop and implement our communications strategy, support other workstreams with their communications needs, and work with colleagues including our new Corporate Partnerships Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging. 

This role also has an important sector leadership element. You will chair the DSVA Communications Group, working with communications colleagues from partner organisations across Nottinghamshire to coordinate joint campaigns and messaging. 

You do not need to have worked in the domestic abuse sector before, but you do need to be an experienced communications professional who can think strategically, manage people well and maintain high standards across everything we put out. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of managing a team 

• Has developed and implemented communications strategies 

• Has managed brand and external profile for an organisation 

• Understands digital communications including social media, websites and email marketing 

• Can set targets, prioritise and quality assure work 

• Has strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Is committed to ending domestic abuse 

Experience of working across the charity sector, partnership communications, or the DSVA sector is desirable but not essential. 

How to apply

• Applications can be made via our recruitment portal. 
• CVs cannot be accepted. 

Closing date

• 9am on 2nd March 2026.
• Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March 2026.

Location

•  Hybrid working with 2 days in our Nottingham office

Salary:

• £31,484.01 pa FTE.  Actual salary for part time hours £25,527.58

Hours:

• Permanent, part-time 30 hours per week

Safeguarding

Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.

This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.

Responsible to: Charity Manager.

• Primary Responsibility: Maintain accurate financial ledgers and provide comprehensive financial reporting.
• Reporting: Responsible for Management and Year-End reporting.
• Financial Operations: Manage supplier payments, VAT, and cash monitoring.
• Planning: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Asset Management: Maintain records for fixed assets.
• Compliance: Adhere to and maintain financial procedures and policies.
• Support: Provide support to the wider Finance Team and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Safety: Protect the safety and security of service users, staff, and the confidentiality of information.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: Experience in financial management, managing budgets, and analysing management accounts.
• Qualifications: Relevant accounting experience or qualification (e.g., AAT or equivalent).
• Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Networking: Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• IT Proficiency: Strong skills in IT and proficiency in Windows software.

Additional Information:

• Work Attire: Smart casual clothing with appropriate footwear.
• Training: Appropriate training provided as needed.

This is a paid position for up to 2 days a week - negotiable

We are working in partnership with artsdepot, a leading multi form arts venue and cultural hub in North London to secure their new Head of Finance. The venue incorporates a 395-seat main theatre, 148 seat studio theatre, gallery, Creation Space, dance, drama and art studios, café and bar and other public spaces, and welcomes over 185,000 people to watch, learn or be inspired by a programme of shows and events.

The Head of Finance will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer/Creative Director and will be an active member the Senior Leadership Team, supporting artsdepot’s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated team and will be responsible for the financial management of artsdepot, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified accountant with post qualification experience.
• Leadership experience gained in either a cultural or charitable organisation, with a good technical understanding of business and charity taxation, and charity accounting and reporting standards (Charity SORP).
• Experience of analysing financial information for decision-making, scenario planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Experience of critically appraising financial systems, processes, controls and making changes to increase resilience and efficiency.
• Experience of managing and processing VAT returns and payroll.
• Strong IT skills including Advanced Excel.

We are seeking a collaborative individual with the ability to work at both strategic and operational level, who can inspire, motivate, and empower others. A process and data driven approach, which is solution focused will be essential.

For more information, please see the candidate pack and contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Barnet, London / Hybrid (2 days in the office a week preferred)

Closing date: 8th February 2026

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 16th February prior to submission to artsdepot on the 17th. Interviews with artsdepot will take place the last week of February / early March.

Ivy Rock Partners is working exclusively with the Jacobs Futura Foundation in their recruitment for a Finance and Reporting Analyst.

About The Jacobs Futura Foundation

The Jacobs Futura Foundation (JFF or the Foundation) is a philanthropic foundation seeking to make a distinctive contribution for lasting impact. Based in London, JFF operate in two areas of focus - (1) protecting the high integrity of tropical rainforests and (2) enabling every athlete to thrive in life after high-performance sport.

JFF’s Athletes Portfolio has been established to support current and former athletes in preparing for life after high performance sport. Athletes develop valuable skills and experience that can be of use to them beyond just their sport. With the right support, athletes can navigate to the next stage smoothly and effectively, benefiting them and society as a whole. JFF focus on enhancing the provision of support available to them as they make this transition and identify opportunities for lasting improvement. JFF prioritise non-professional sports – for example Olympic and Paralympic sports – where athletes are less likely to have a salary, with a particular focus on disadvantaged athletes.

JFF also have established a Global Rainforest Portfolio to support key tropical forest regions in the Amazon Basin, the Congo Basin and West Africa. The Foundation is supporting partners dealing with a range of drivers of deforestation across these regions and applies a deep learning approach, rooted in long-term partnerships and adaptive targeted interventions. Over the coming years, JFF will expand and, importantly, deepen our contribution in the chosen geographies.

About The Role

JFF are looking for a Finance and Reporting Analyst to join their growing team. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will be responsible for undertaking key monthly transactions duties as well as leading and building robust data models and the reporting of both financial and non-financial information utilising Power BI or similar.  You will work together with colleagues across the organisation to support reporting on financial, non-financial and programmatic data and KPIs.

This role will partner with the CEO, COO, Portfolio Leads and other JFF team members. You will act as a trusted adviser and bring your experience and knowledge in financial analysis and reporting to provide accurate, compliant and transparent financial and management information to the Foundation, including the Executive team, Board and auditors.

• Produce regular monthly reporting to the Executive team and quarterly to the Board
• Support the design, development and implementation of an organisation-wide reporting platform to analyse both financial and programmatic information
• Regularly analyse and report on key programmatic and non-financial KPIs to internal stakeholders
• Partnering with programmatic colleagues, supporting and challenging project financials and encouraging learnings for future projects
• Produce and analyse weekly multi-currency treasury reports
• Support annual statutory account preparation by external accountants
• Responsible for day-to-day transactional activities, including reconciliations, journal drafting and posting and supplier payment processing

About You

• Full or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.  Study support can be provided for part-qualified candidates
• You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to interpret and present complex data and use of or strong interest in the use of data analysis and visualisation tools
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ability to work in a small team with a proactive approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (Monday anchor day in office with 1-2 other days per week in office)
• Office based in Victoria, London
• Opportunity to work in a growing organisation, to partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders alike to inform the strategic direction and growth of JFF
• Candidates who have flexible working requests or accommodations are encouraged to apply and discuss further

Our commitment

JFF are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. As such, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

This position is being recruited on behalf of the Jacobs Futura Foundation by Ivy Rock Partners. Please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further information.

Finance Business Partner | 55 - 62K + generous DB pension scheme | London | Hybrid | Permanent

On behalf of a University in central London, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner who can make an impact and actively contribute to a collaborative, and forward-thinking team atmosphere. The organisation is undergoing change, and ambitious growth, with a focus on improving systems & controls and setting a culture of making a positive difference to the University and students.

What you'll be doing:

• Looking back: monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Looking ahead: setting next year's budget and the 5-year plan, plus maintaining in year forecasts
• Business Cases: partnering with a range of non-finance stakeholders to create business cases. Examples across the wider team include (but not limited to):
• Developing new partnerships or renegotiating existing ones
• Evaluating pro/cons of changing existing operating models
• Helping analyse costs and benefits of refurbishing existing facilities or constructing new ones (learning spaces, accommodation, net zero equipment, physio facilities)
• Getting involved with commercialisation of the University's Research activities
• Other Business Partnering activities: act as the financial controller for your area, ensuring budgets are adhered to, looking for income maximising or cost optimisation opportunities whilst thinking about longer term strategic goals and sustainability, being the go-to person on financial matters for your stakeholders and form part of local leadership teams

What you'll offer us:

• A diligent and conscientious attitude with a desire to make things better.
• Ability to simultaneously zoom into the detail and keep track of the high-level picture.
• Ability to concisely express complex information in a way that maximises impact in shortest time possible.
• Experience of influencing multiple stakeholders, whilst dealing with ambiguity.
• Qualified accountant with a track record of making a difference.
• Positive and resilient mindset, whilst also maintaining a sense of curiosity, humility, and humour

What we'll offer you:

• A very attractive defined benefit pension scheme, 26 days annual leave + 3-4 closure days over Christmas
• Supportive and engaging leadership who will place emphasis on your development, whether you wish to pursue your career inside the University or outside
• Excellent team atmosphere (both inside and outside Finance teams)
• Highly supportive environment for people with carer responsibilities (emphasis on output rather than presenteeism)
• Study leave and Leadership Development programmes
• A highly visible role with an opportunity to gain broad exposure across the University and absorb a variety of financial and non-financial information

We are actively reviewing and short-listing CVs for interviews w/c 19^th and 26^th January so please apply with your CV ASAP.

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