Finance and governance manager jobs

Director of Finance

c.£85k pa | Derby, hybrid

Campbell Tickell are proud to be recruiting to the role of Director of Finance at YMCA Derbyshire.

Founded in 1847, YMCA Derbyshire is a charity that supports children, young people and communities across Derby and Derbyshire through a wide range of integrated services. We provide housing and supported accommodation for around 270 people each night, alongside pathways that help individuals move toward independent living.

Our work spans lifelong learning provision including our vocational college, employability programmes, school-based childcare, early years provision,

youth and community programmes, health and wellbeing activities, and vital services through our poverty relief programmes. We are a strong, stable and well-led organisation with a clear sense of purpose, and an equally clear belief that we can do so much more for the young people and communities we serve. We’re now looking for a new Director of Finance who can help us continue to unlock that potential.

We have grown considerably in size as an organisation in the last five years and we retain a clear focus on continuing that momentum to expand our provision and invest to strengthen our long-term financial sustainability. We are seeking a

senior finance leader who can support sustainable progress while balancing risk and resource constraints as we build more resilient financial foundations. The Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role in helping us address these challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

This is not a routine finance leadership role. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking, someone who is not only technically strong, but also creative, forward-looking, and who brings an entrepreneurial flair to help us identify and seize opportunities as we grow the organisation. Above all, we are

looking for a leader with emotional intelligence, strong judgement, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation. You will bring experience in one or more of the housing, charity, or education

sectors and while we expect you will already be operating at Finance Director level, we remain open to exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the capability to step into this level of responsibility.

This is a significant leadership opportunity with considerable

scope to have a big impact at an organisation with strong foundations, committed colleagues, an excellent reputation and strong networks in Derby and Derbyshire. If you’re energised by possibility, motivated by purpose, and ready to help us take bold steps forward, we’d love to hear from you. Join us, and help lead the next chapter of YMCA Derbyshire’s story.

Closes: Monday, 6th June 2026| 9am

Lightyear Foundation is looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance and Administration Manager to join our small, friendly and disablility charity.

This is a varied home-based role at the heart of the organisation, leading on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, while also supporting governance, HR administration, CRM management, organisational systems and the smooth running of the charity.

• Salary: £26,300 - £32,800 FTE, depending on skills and experience

• Hours: 21 hours per week, worked flexibly.

• Location: Home-based, UK

• Contract: Permanent, part-time

• Closing date: 26th June 2026

• Interviews: 9th and/or 13th July 2026

We are committed to genuine flexible working and recognise that talented people balance work alongside caring responsibilities, disability-related needs, and other commitments. While the role is contracted at 21 hours per week, additional paid hours may be available by mutual agreement, offering opportunities to increase earnings as the organisation continues to grow.

As a disabled-led charity, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people. Joining Lightyear Foundation is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national charity, help shape our systems and operations, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across the UK.

We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.

What we offer

• Genuine flexible and remote working.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and take ownership of key organisational systems and processes.

• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, disabled-led organisation.

• A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people.

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.

More details on our website. 

Join CAP's senior leadership team and help transform the UK's relationship with alcohol.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June.

Location: Fully remote (in person board meeting twice pa) or option to work from London Bridge or hybrid.

Who we are

This is an opportunity to join a small organisation with a huge mission – to change the UK’s relationship with alcohol, starting with children and young people. In 18 years, we have established more than 360 partnerships across the UK with a common aim: to empower local communities to develop evidence-based strategies to tackle underage drinking.

Using a tried and tested model to tackle underage drinking and provide positive alternative activities for children, Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) supports local partnerships of councils, police, retailers, schools and health providers to reduce the problems associated with underage drinking both for individuals and communities.

About the role

We are looking for a part-time Finance & Governance Manager who will play a key part in a small, close-knit head team. The successful candidate will need to be both hands-on and collaborative, working closely with the head office team, supporting our eight regional advisers, and supporting the Board on finance and governance updates.

This role would suit someone who:

• Is technically strong in finance but comfortable working in a small, agile environment.
• Enjoys combining finance with governance and organisational support.
• Is hands-on, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Takes pride in clear, professional presentation of financial information.
• Is comfortable as an integral part of a small team rather than operating at arm’s length.

This is a well-rounded role with real opportunity to bring structure, clarity and improvement, but it requires someone pragmatic, flexible and comfortable with both the breadth and hands-on nature of the position.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June.

For further information about the role and to register your interest, please click 'redirect to recruiter' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants: 

Are you a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in partnership with others to turn financial insight into better decisions? Join Shelter as a Senior Finance Business Partner and play a key role in supporting our directorates to plan, prioritise and deliver work that helps end the housing emergency.

About the role

This role will be leading in the financial business partnering needs of our Income Generation directorate. 

Among your responsibilities will be the need to align financial plans to operational and strategic plans and make sure they’re clearly understood by Business Units. Seeing that each Unit is provided with a channel of effective, two-way communication with Finance will be important too. And, when it comes to seeing that they receive regular relevant and useful financial insight and analysis, again, we’ll count on you to deliver. You’ll be working within a great finance department to achieve this, who work as a team of experts to safeguard resources and support decision making across Shelter. We strive to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve our vision of a home for everyone.

Role specifics

We’re looking for a qualified accountant who is confident working with colleagues across an organisation and able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. You’ll have experience assessing financial risk and producing clear, insightful analysis to support good decision-making. With strong attention to detail, excellent numeracy and solid Excel skills, you’ll be comfortable managing your time, meeting deadlines and reprioritising when needed. Experience of charity finance and working with fundraising teams would be an advantage.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

 Shelter’s Finance Team sits within the Strategy Enablement Directorate, which also includes HR Operations, Technology and Data, and Governance, Planning and Property. The Finance Team consists of 32 people led by the Assistant Director of Finance.

This role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team. FP&A produces financial reports and analysis, provides expert advice, and enables collaboration to support effective decision making throughout the charity.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. 

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:
 

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

 Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About Us

Slade Gardens Community Play Association is a small registered charity that operates a 1.25-acre staffed adventure playground in the heart of Lambeth. Our open-access service welcomes children and young people aged 0-21, providing them with the freedom to come and go independently while enjoying a diverse and stimulating play environment designed to support exploration, creativity and development.

About the Role

This is a genuinely hands-on, hybrid role. In this small organisation, one person will carry operational playwork leadership alongside fundraising, safeguarding, finance, governance, line management and community partnership. If you’d love being out in the playground itself as much as building the plans and partnerships that keep it thriving, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for the full job description, or if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the role

We are seeking a Branch Finance Manager to provide financial oversight, compliance support and business services across our national branch network and National Support Centre.

You will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and consistent compliance across branches, working closely with staff and volunteers to strengthen financial governance and operational effectiveness.

Alongside core finance responsibilities, the role supports wider business services including procurement, contracts, insurance, fleet and health & safety.

Key responsibilities

Branch finance & compliance

• Oversee branch financial returns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Support financial analysis and modelling for branch activity and planning
• Provide guidance and training to branches and volunteers on financial systems and processes

Business services

• Support HR administration, insurance, data protection and facilities management
• Manage procurement and supplier contracts, ensuring value for money
• Support improvements to operational systems and processes

Governance & controls

• Maintain and support financial policies and compliance frameworks
• Assist with investigations into financial or compliance issues where required
• Support consistent financial controls across the branch network

Operational support

• Support stock management systems for retail, events and branch supplies
• Assist with health & safety compliance and assurance
• Support fleet management, including contracts, insurance and maintenance

About you

You are a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, MAAT or equivalent) with strong experience in financial management, control and reporting.

You will bring:

• Experience in management accounting and financial analysis
• Understanding of charity finance and SORP (desirable)
• Experience supporting compliance and operational processes
• Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders
• A practical, solutions-focused and analytical approach
• Confidence working across teams, branches and volunteers

You will be:

• Organised, proactive and detail-focused
• Comfortable in a hands-on, operational role
• Collaborative and able to influence across a wide network
• Motivated by improving systems and organisational effectiveness
• Flexible and willing to support wider organisational needs
• Able to facilitate good working relationships with a varierty of people and personalities

Why join us

This is an opportunity to play a central role in strengthening financial governance and operational effectiveness across a national charity, directly supporting improved outcomes for retired racing greyhounds across the UK.

Director of Finance & Resources - £90,000 – £115,000

Manchester (preferred) or London | We have teams across London and Manchester, and this role will require regular travel between both sites

About Salix

Join us. Help deliver a greener future.

At Salix, our aim is to deliver decarbonisation, create clean power and lower energy bills for consumers.

We enable people to live in warmer and healthier homes and we help deliver resilient public buildings which are better places to work, visit or use.

Our work means homes and buildings are cheaper to run as they benefit from cleaner and more sustainable energy.

We deliver and administer the government funding that unlocks greater energy efficiency and lower costs for councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities.

We are a trusted delivery partner to the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, regional combined authorities and public sector organisations across the country. We are a Non-Departmental Body of DESNZ.

But our role goes beyond funding and our impact through the Warm Homes Plan.

We provide practical expertise, support and insight throughout every stage of delivery, helping organisations turn ambition into real-world impact while shaping future policy and best practice along the way.

Driven by purpose and backed by decades of technical and delivery expertise, our teams work collaboratively to make complex programmes happen at scale.

If you want to work somewhere where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your work contributes to a greener future, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-profile leadership role responsible for driving Salix's strategic objectives across finance, governance, assurance, risk management and internal audit. As a member of the Executive Team and Salix Finance Board, you will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the organisation while ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance, governance, assurance, risk and internal audit functions.
• Manage a direct annual budget of approximately £30m and oversee the administration of around £500m of government funding annually.
• Provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation.
• Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, budgeting and compliance with government financial standards.
• Drive excellence in governance, risk management and internal audit.
• Act as a Board Director, fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately 35 professionals.
• Champion value for money, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

About You

We're looking for a commercially astute and purpose-driven finance leader who can operate effectively at executive and board level.

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in senior finance leadership roles
• A proven track record of leading large teams through change
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience advising executive and board-level stakeholders
• Strategic thinking combined with strong financial and analytical capability
• Experience operating in complex, regulated environments

Desirable:

• Public sector leadership experience
• Knowledge of HM Treasury guidance, Managing Public Money and government financial reporting frameworks
• Board-level experience within a public or government body

Why Join Salix?

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with meaningful purpose. Your work will directly support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future while helping public sector organisations improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

If you're an accomplished finance leader ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Finance Project Manager
Salary: £61,000
1 year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time
Hybrid working – 2 days in office
Location: Central London

A prestigious scientific institution with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Finance Project Manager to join its finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead high-impact finance projects and play a key role in enhancing financial processes, reporting, and risk management within an organisation dedicated to advancing knowledge, research and innovation for the benefit of society.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems and Projects, the Finance Project Manager will lead on the delivery of finance projects that improve the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of financial operations across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior finance leadership to support strategic decision-making by developing enhanced reporting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering process and system improvements. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure finance initiatives are well understood and successfully embedded.

You will oversee projects that span financial and non-financial reporting, fund accounting, and systems optimisation, while contributing to investment reporting, governance processes, and risk management frameworks. This position offers exposure to a wide range of finance activities within a complex and intellectually stimulating environment, where innovation, accuracy and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Priorities:

• Lead the delivery of finance projects to improve processes, systems and reporting capabilities
• Enhance financial and non-financial reporting, including KPIs and impact measures
• Support fund accounting, restricted fund reporting and donor compliance requirements
• Contribute to investment reporting and governance, including liaison with external managers
• Drive process reviews and system improvements across finance and procurement functions
• Strengthen financial controls, policies and risk management frameworks
• Engage stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of finance initiatives
• Support preparation of papers for senior committees and governance forums

About You
We are seeking a CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong background in financial reporting, project delivery, and continuous improvement within a complex organisation.
You will bring:

• A proven track record in delivering finance projects, process improvements or transformation initiatives
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance
• Experience in risk management, internal controls or audit environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to improving systems, processes and governance
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Desirable experience includes exposure to legacy administration, Board-level reporting, or finance systems such as Xledger or Vena.

This role would suit someone who thrives on delivering change, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated by working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation and excellence

Senior Finance Manager  for Quakers in London (QiL)

Can you lead on financial management as eight Quaker charities in London merge?

• London based

• Full time

• Continuing contract 

• Salary £50,000–£65,000 depending on experience

• Start Date September 2026 

Eight Quaker charities in London are merging at the end of 2026.

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to support the merger, and - as a key member of the Management Team - ensure QiL’s success.  As Senior Finance Manager, you will ensure regulatory compliance, support strategic decision-making, provide professional oversight of income, expenditure, and investments, advise trustees and support the long-term sustainability of QiL and the effective functioning of Local Meetings (LMs). 

You do not need to be a Quaker, or to have previous experience of Quaker structures, to apply. But you will need to be able to work within a values-led organisation, use Quaker methods of decision making effectively, relate well to a wide range of people, and lead with integrity, care and sound judgement alongside those appointed to volunteer roles. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Financial Management and Reporting

• Strategic Planning

• Governance and Committee support 

• Local Meeting and Volunteer Support

• Contract and Line Management

• Organisational Leadership

To be considered, you must be qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial management experience, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. You must also have proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits, as well as having demonstrable strategic planning and financial analysis skills. 

Find the application pack, including more information about the role and Quakers on the Quakers in London website. 

Closing Date: 22 June 2026 

Location: UK – Open to remote arrangement (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)

Contract Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week), Permanent contract

Hiring Salary: GBP 46,474 per annum (before taxes, to be pro-rated to 0.5 FTE)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Closing Date: 8 July 2026 23:59 BST

This job advert is for an existing vacancy.

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 13 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits Highlights:

• Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
• Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
• Flexible work arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• More information on what we offer is available on our website.

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process are available here. Safeguarding information is available here.

As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Job Description:

Job Title:  Finance and Operations Manager

Grade: 7

Reports to: Executive Director, UK and Global Strategic Initiatives

Reports Technically to Director, Finance HQ

Location: UK (open to remote arrangement)

Direct Reports: NA

Department: Finance

1- Purpose:

The Finance and Operations Manager ensures the effective financial, administrative, and operational functioning of Right To Play UK and support the establishment of Right To Play Ireland by overseeing accurate financial records, coordinating people and legal processes, and continuously improving business systems and practices to support and enable successful fundraising outcomes.

2- Accountability & Responsibilities:

Finance (90%)

• Lead financial management, compliance, budgeting and reporting for Right To Play UK and Right To Play Ireland by ensuring accurate and timely recording of all expenses and revenue connected with the operation of the offices
•  Ensure revenue is appropriately captured and coded and reconciled with bank.
• Oversee liquidity/cashflow, procurement, payroll, audits, tax reporting, and external financial relationships
• Deliver reliable management and statutory reports to leadership, Boards, HQ, and authorities.
• Lead for staff payroll and benefits, HRIS data accuracy, payroll coordination, contracts, insurance and benefits administration, and employee records to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strong organisational support
• Supporting global finance in finance related initiatives, as needed
• Where applicable, ensure compliance on all governance requirements

Operations (10%)

• Direct office operations, administration, IT, and legal coordination by establishing efficient administrative processes, managing office infrastructure and IT security, coordinating vendors and service providers, monitoring licenses and compliance requirements, and supporting organisational risk management and legal obligations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

3-Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy

The incumbent operates with significant autonomy, holding delegated authority over financial management, systems, and office operations, including safeguarding all funds received, and preparing supplier invoices for payment. They operate with high trust and independence and is expected to safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance.

4-Leadership and Staff management

The role exercises functional and collaborative leadership with no direct reports, providing guidance and influence across Right To Play UK and Right To Play Ireland. Leadership is demonstrated through setting standards and supporting teams to work effectively within organizational policies and financial controls, by providing authoritative guidance to the offices on financial policies, internal controls, and risk management; escalating material risks and recommending mitigation actions to the Executive Director and HQ Finance. The incumbent is expected to operate effectively in a low segregation environment due to small staff size by implementing and monitoring compensating controls (spot checks, reviews with Executive Director, exception reporting) to maintain strong control integrity.

5- Information requirement for decision-making

The incumbent requires secure access to accurate financial, donor, and operational data - primarily through the MCRM and ERP systems - which is already identified and readily available and applies established analysis and reporting methods as a super-user to interpret information, ensure compliance, protect confidential constituent records, and support informed financial and operational decision-making.

6- Innovation and Improvements

The incumbent is expected to drive process improvements and functional innovations within the offices—data integrity, financial tracking, and internal collaboration—while supporting others to implement these changes, with major or high-risk innovations subject to approval by the Executive Director.

7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:

The incumbent maintains key internal relationships with all team members, doner services team and HQ colleagues in MCRM, Finance, and People & Culture, and external relationships with Board members, and event partners, using effective communication and donor stewardship to support organizational objectives and ensure smooth operations.  The incumbent stewards Right To Play UK and Right To Play Ireland’s fiduciary obligations and is the primary authorized liaison with banks, landlords, insurance and payroll providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience/Language)

• Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, Finance, or other related fields.
• Professional Accounting Designation preferred
• 5 years of progressive finance experience, including audit coordination, statutory filings, and external advisor management
• Adaptable with the aptitude to work well under pressure, and manage multiple competing and/or changing priorities
• Experience in navigating accounting, banking and payroll platforms
• A team player who is collaborative and innovative
• Excellent organizational skills; systematic in follow-through of tasks; diligent, with strong attention to detail
• Results-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity, with strong judgement skills and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• General knowledge of fundraising practices, procedures and standards preferred
• Fluency in oral and written English

9- Core Competences

• Collaboration: Demonstrates strong teamwork by effectively partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Growth Mindset: Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes, learn new systems, and implement innovative solutions.
• Resilience: Maintains focus and effectiveness under pressure, managing multiple priorities and challenges with composure.
• Professionalism: Upholds high ethical standards, confidentiality, and accuracy in all financial, operational, and stakeholder interactions.
• Management and Interpersonal Skills: Guides and influences colleagues through expertise, clear communication, and support, despite having no direct reports.

10- Additional Information

Ability to work irregular hours depending on event and external meeting schedule. Occasional travel for attending internal and external meetings and supporting events.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND RESOURCES

Are you a strategic finance leader with a heart for mission? Do you want your professional expertise to count for something more than the bottom line?

We are delighted to be partnering with Church Mission Society (CMS), who are supporting close to 200 people in mission across dozens of countries. CMS exists to make disciples of Jesus at the edges: the edges of church, the edges of society and the edges of our own comfort zones. They are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Resources to help ensure that extraordinary mission work is sustainable for generations to come.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will provide strategic leadership across CMS's financial sustainability, organisational infrastructure and central resources. This is a genuinely broad and influential role, covering financial strategy and management, investments, treasury, risk, legal and regulatory compliance, property and facilities, IT and cyber security, and relevant corporate governance. You will also maintain oversight of CMS's residual pension-related responsibilities following the transfer of its defined-benefit pension liabilities.

You will be a trusted adviser to the CEO, board of trustees and the wider SLT, providing the financial clarity, challenge and confidence that enables CMS to make wise, sustainable decisions in service of its mission. You will lead four direct reports (Head of Finance, Head of ICT, Facilities Manager and Head of Legal) and serve as a director of a number of CMS subsidiary entities.

You will be a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a charity, not-for-profit or values-led organisation. You will bring proven ability to contribute at executive and board level, with strong experience across financial planning, audit, internal controls, management reporting and team leadership.

But this role asks for more than technical expertise. CMS is looking for someone with the wisdom to balance prudent stewardship with an appropriate appetite for risk, the courage to hold a firm line when necessary, and the humility to lead in a way that enables others to flourish. You will be collaborative, relational and service-oriented, someone who genuinely believes that finance exists to serve mission, not the other way around.

A committed and practising Christian, you will be in sympathy with CMS's values, its Ethos Statement, and its pioneering, servant-hearted approach to God's work in the world.

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, CEO at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should please be submitted through the Charisma website, to include your CV and supporting statement. Please see candidate pack for full details. 

We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of Church Mission Society. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 5 July 2026

First stage interviews with CMS: 14 July (online)

Second stage interviews with CMS: 29 July (in person)

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10 year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Location: Based in our London office – we are open to flexible working options, but expect to be in the office 2 days per week

About the role

Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be partnering with Crisis in their recruitment of a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability and resilience of the charity. You will lead financial strategy, governance, planning, reporting and control across a complex organisation with multiple income streams including fundraising, retail operations and charitable/service delivery activities.

The role will also lead a significant programme of finance transformation, including implementation of a new finance system to support organisational efficiency, insight and future growth.

Key Duties:

• Lead the development of the charity’s long-term financial strategy and annual financial planning process.
• Provide strategic financial advice and commercial insight to the SLT and Board of Trustees
• Lead the organisation’s finance transformation agenda, driving continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and ways of working.
• Lead financial appraisal of major projects, investments and transformation programmes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.
• Lead external audit and year-end processes.
• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team.

About you

We are looking for a strong financial leader, who can lead through change, build strong and collaborative relationships across the organisation, and ensure that the team are able to deliver the financial management needed.

• Experience of senior financial leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Experience of working with Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of leading finance systems or transformation projects.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Applicants from all sectors are encouraged to apply. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in the charity, housing, public, or not-for-profit sectors, as well as commercial-sector candidates who can demonstrate a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the charity sector.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more!

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

Ivy Rock Partners is managing the process for this recruitment on behalf of Crisis. For further information, please apply or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026, at 23:59pm
Interview date: W/C 29th June - Main panel and stakeholder panel interview

About Us

Health Exchange (HEx) charity and its trading subsidiary Living Well Taking Control (LWTC) are purpose-driven organisations committed to improving health, wellbeing and reducing health inequalities through prevention, behaviour change and community-based support.

Together, we deliver innovative health improvement, social prescribing and lifestyle intervention services that support tens of thousands of people each year. Working alongside the NHS, local authorities, Primary Care Networks, community organisations and national and international partners, we are helping to shape the future of prevention and population health.

With a combined annual income of approximately £7.5 million and a team of nearly 50 permanent staff, we are entering an exciting phase of transformation and sustainable growth.

As we continue to evolve, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across both organisations.

Job Purpose

The Head of Finance will lead and develop the finance function across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance and long-term financial sustainability.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder will work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Operations, Head of Growth, Service leads and Trustees to provide financial insight, planning and analysis that supports strategic decision-making, organisational development and future sustainability.

This role combines leadership with operational oversight and offers an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future direction of two ambitious organisations committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Key Responsibilities

I. Strategic Financial Leadership

Lead the development of medium and long-term financial plans that align with organisational priorities and strategic objectives, providing high-quality financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees and relevant committees. Support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, forecasting and scenario planning, identifying financial risks and opportunities and making recommendations to strengthen organisational sustainability. Contribute proactively to organisational transformation, continuous improvement and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control.

II. Financial Management and Reporting

Lead all aspects of financial management across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control, ensuring the production of timely and accurate management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis. Work collaboratively with budget holders and senior managers to develop and manage annual budgets and reforecasts, while monitoring financial performance, cash flow and reserves to ensure robust financial controls are maintained. Oversee payroll, pensions and financial administration, and lead procurement activity and value-for-money initiatives that support the effective and efficient use of organisational resources.

III. Business Partnering and Strategic Support

Work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Operations and Head of Growth to assess the financial viability of new opportunities, partnerships and service developments, providing robust costing, pricing and financial modelling to support bids, tenders and contract negotiations. Support the mobilisation, delivery and performance monitoring of contracts through high-quality financial reporting and analysis, while developing business cases and investment appraisals to inform strategic decision-making. Ensure effective financial governance, transparency and appropriate financial arrangements across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control, supporting the efficient operation of both organisations.

IV. Governance, Audit and Compliance

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, lead the preparation of annual accounts and external audits, and act as the main point of contact for auditors and professional advisers. Maintain effective financial controls, policies and governance arrangements, oversee organisational risk and asset registers, and support the Board of Trustees and Audit & Risk Committee in fulfilling their responsibilities.

V. Systems and Continuous Improvement

Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting tools, maximising the use of technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy and management information. Lead, motivate and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing and supportive culture, while contributing positively to the Senior Management Team and promoting organisational values of collaboration, integrity, accountability and inclusion. Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen performance and effectiveness across both organisations.

Ivy Rock Partners is working with an outstanding educational organisation to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance operations professional to lead a high-performing transactional finance function during a period of ongoing transformation and improvement. Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will oversee key financial operations, ensure robust financial controls, and drive service excellence across the organisation.

The Role

You will lead a transactional finance team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payments and financial services administration. The successful candidate will ensure efficient and effective financial transaction processing, maintain strong governance and compliance standards, and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and controls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a finance operations team, providing clear direction, support and accountability.
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking transactions.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of financial control processes.
• Managing debt recovery activities and supporting cash collection performance.
• Reviewing and approving payment runs and other banking transactions.
• Supporting fraud prevention initiatives and strengthening financial controls.
• Working closely with finance systems colleagues to enhance reporting, processes and system functionality.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures.
• Leading process improvement initiatives and implementing best practice across finance operations.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider organisation and providing guidance on financial procedures and controls.

About You

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial operations and team leadership.

You will have:

• Proven experience managing finance operations teams within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and financial controls.
• Experience managing financial transactions, reconciliations and compliance processes.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• A track record of improving processes, controls and service delivery.
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong systems capability and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Higher Education or Further Education sector experience is desired.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual leave and pension.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• A 12-month fixed-term contract.

For more information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Megan Hunter.