Finance and reporting officer jobs
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Our CEO, Daisy Srblin, has served since May 2022, and is expecting to take maternity leave from May 2026. We are looking for an excellent Interim CEO, to steward YCF in her 9-12 months away, lead our team and keep our charity on track.
2026/27 is set to be a busy period for Young Camden Foundation, as we navigate a complex ecosystem for the voluntary sector, embed new projects, and drive forward the objectives of our 2025-28 strategy. This is also a pivotal year for fundraising efforts, as is the case for many in our sector, and maintaining strong leadership on behalf of our dynamic and talented team will also be essential.
We are looking for an experienced Interim CEO, who brings particular proven expertise around fundraising, people and budget management, and reporting, as well as confidence in stakeholder relationships and proven leadership experience.
You will be responsible for a team of 7, reporting to a board of twelve, and managing a budget of around £1.3m. You will be responsible for the effective management and delegation of responsibilities throughout the team, via your three direct line reports. You will be responsible for reporting to funders on a regular basis, who fund everything from YCF’s core operations to our grants and onward projects. You will oversee YCF’s complex functions, including grant giving, membership and training, and youth engagement.
You will lead on YCF’s fundraising goals for 26/27 and beyond, helping to put YCF on a firm and confident footing as we look to the future. You will also lead external engagement work at the charity, ensuring YCF is represented and advocating in high-level spaces in Camden, whether with Camden Council, local Councillors, sector and member leaders, and local businesses.
Please download the full job specification for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and essential skills and experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so the list below is by no means exhaustive, or reflective of all the responsibilities you will undertake in post.
However, these summarise the key areas of responsibility and priority as Interim CEO in the 9-12 month period:
1. Fundraising on behalf of our objectives
2026 is a pivotal fundraising year for YCF, as with so many in the sector. You will lead on our fundraising efforts (including identifying and writing bids) for both core and project funding in this important year, to put YCF on the strongest financial footing possible in delivering our objectives to 2028.
2. Team management and leadership
The YCF team is a dynamic mix of individuals, ranging from longer-serving staff to newer staff. You will effectively lead our people (YCF’s key asset) driving performance by identifying development opportunities, and effectively delegating to get the most out of our team. You will also be called upon to make judgement calls on behalf of the team, when these come up.
3. Stewarding our finances
In our small organisation, the CEO is chiefly responsible for the effective stewardship of our finances. Working closely with our Finance Manager, you will set our 27/28 budget and steward and monitor our performance across both financial years (including around fundraising targets). You will oversee an effective audit process in 2026, and ensure records and invoicing are meticulous and kept up to date.
4. Supporting project management and delivery
While staff members hold responsibility for their work streams, YCF is a small team, and you will have overall responsibility and oversight for all delivery, including two sizeable projects in the 26/27 year (the delivery of the UK Government’s Holiday Food and Activities programme, (HAF) on behalf of the Borough of Camden, and YCF’s new cross-borough programme tackling Serious Youth Violence). You will ensure strong delivery across each workstream, identifying opportunities for development throughout, and stepping in where needed.
5. Ensuring effective communication
YCF has a wide range of stakeholders, including members, funders, partners and many others from our cross section of voluntary, public and private sector partnerships. You will be an effective communicator (verbally and in written form) and able to represent YCF in the spaces needed, including with prospective partners, on strategic boards, and with high-level stakeholders. You will lead the team in our written reporting to funders, guiding the team to harness our data to communicate our impact.
6. Oversee governance
Bringing experience with Board accountability, you will report to the board quarterly, and work closely with the Chair to ensure progress is being driven forward on YCF’s strategic objectives.
[While your closest working senior relationship will be with the Chair, YCF benefits from a very engaged board. As such, the trustees can be available to support you on an on-going or ad-hoc basis. Collectively, they have deep local connections, excellent sector knowledge and expertise in various functional areas such as HR, governance, finance and more.]
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for the following essential experience in our prospective Interim CEO candidate:
- Successful fundraising experience: You will have proven experience in fundraising in a VCS context, including from Trusts & Foundations, corporate sources, and Local Authorities. You will have direct experience in writing applications, making pitches and so on.
- Proven finance experience: As a proven sector leader, you will have experience managing complex and large organisational budgets. You will be able to demonstrate how you have set and managed budgets in the past, including stewarding budgets to effective use.
- Leadership and team management: You will have experience of leading teams, including in contexts without an internal HR function where these are held by the CEO. You will be well versed in all aspects of team leadership, including managing performance, supporting morale and maintaining YCF’s positive team culture. You will have held the position of Director or CEO before, and have experience reporting to a Board of Trustees, and knowledge of governance arrangements that support a healthy charity.
- Exceptional communication: You will demonstrate proven exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be well versed in compiling strong reporting to funders and stakeholders, as well as producing high quality reports for Trustees. You will also be an exceptional verbal communicator, representing YCF and the needs of our members in advocacy spaces.
- Project start up and management: While YCF has senior leaders to oversee work delivery, you will bring your own experience in project management, to help support existing and new projects at YCF, namely the Tackling Serious Youth Violence Project, which will begin in 2026.
- A positive attitude: Working in a small charity is tremendously rewarding, but it can be tough to lead a small organisation. You will demonstrate proven maturity in navigating those challenges, while bringing an optimism and positive attitude to your work, including all of the (many) responsibilities that fall outside of the ‘usual’ CEO job description, in a small charity.
We would also ideally be looking for some of the following desirable areas of expertise and experience:
- Working in a youth setting: Our Interim CEO will need to share our passion for a stronger Camden for all children and young people. Ideally you will also bring experience of working in a youth setting or for a youth focused charity in the past, and be familiar with some of the challenges facing children and young people
- Grant making: Our Interim CEO will steward a significant grant-making budget of around £1m per year. Our ideal candidate would bring knowledge of hyper-local grant giving for community led organisations
- Working with and for community groups: Our team works predominantly (though not exclusively) with members who are micro, small and medium sized. Ideally you will be well versed in the unique challenges facing grassroots community VCS organisations. You may bring experience leading a small charity yourself, proving your understanding of the unique leadership challenges in doing so
- Understanding Camden: YCF’s work is unapologetically rooted in our borough, with all its challenges and opportunities. Our ideal candidate brings an understanding of the challenges of living within inner London, particularly for communities facing disadvantage.
WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN
We firmly believe you’ll be working in one of the best teams in the sector, with a collaborative and supportive culture.
You will be working with a dynamic and enthusiastic team, and will also benefit from regular check-ins with a present and supportive Chair, as well as support from our experienced Board of Trustees. Flexible working is also available, after discussion and agreement with the Chair.
You will also benefit from:
· 25 days of annual leave per year (pro-rata’d for part time employees)
· In addition, your Birthday off (or closest working day) as paid leave
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, 360 Wellbeing, including 6 free in-person counselling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 online and telephone GP consultations
· Training and development opportunities
· Free on-site gym access and access to free creative and fitness classes (and access to on-site showers) as part of our Labs membership
· Access to tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit each day at our office
· Discount on food and drink in Camden Stables Market
Please download the full job description for further information. Pease note the deadline for applications is Sunday 8th February - however the Charity Jobs advert will expire on Thursday 5th February, so please be sure to download this application and details of how to apply before this date.
YCF is a membership organisation, supporting 170+ Camden-based charities and CICs that offer services and support to children and young people.

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Job Title: Data Officer
Reports to: Head of Data
Contract: Full-time, 12-month Fixed term contract
Salary: £34,350 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and homeworking
About Better Society Capital (BSC):
Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too. Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty. BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as portfolio manager for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Investment Trust (SBSI) managing its £83m portfolio. BSC is about to implement its next five-year strategy in 2026, which will offer new opportunities.
The opportunity:
You will play an important role in Better Society Capital’s digital and investment operations, helping ensure that our investment data is complete, accurate, and ready to support decision-making across the organisation. As an Investment Data Officer, you will be responsible for managing and improving the quality of BSC’s investment data, both historical and ongoing, through careful review of fund documentation and the systematic entry and validation of information.
This is a detail-oriented role that requires an ability to gain a strong understanding of financial and investment concepts, combined with precision and rigour in data handling. You will work closely with colleagues in the Middle Office and Investment functions to improve and maintain our investment datasets, supporting a range of internal and external reporting needs. Your work will form the foundation for data analysis, portfolio monitoring, and strategic insight across the organisation.
BSC is committed to developing its people, and this is an opportunity to work closely with financial, investment, and impact data, while gaining experience in a data function.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of investment data within BSC’s systems and databases, ensuring information is complete, reliable, and consistently structured.
Core Responsibilities
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Data Entry and Validation: Maintain core investment data, by inputting new investment data accurately into BSC’s systems (e.g. Salesforce and Excel), ensuring that records are complete, consistent, and up to date.
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Document Review: Extract relevant data points from a range of fund documentation (e.g. investment agreements, fund reports, and financial statements), applying financial knowledge to identify and interpret the correct information.
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Data Cleaning and Migration: Review, clean, and standardise historical investment data to align with current data models and reporting structures.
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Research and Data Sourcing: Conduct desk-based research to identify and input publicly available data for funds, intermediaries, and investees (e.g. company information, financial figures, impact data).
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Quality Assurance: Conduct regular checks to identify missing, inconsistent, or incorrect data; support the implementation of data quality standards and validation processes.
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Collaboration and Support: Work with colleagues in the Middle Office and Investment functions to clarify data definitions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure a shared understanding of investment information.
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Documentation: Maintain clear documentation on data definitions, sources, and processes, contributing to a consistent and transparent data environment.
What you will bring:
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
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Deep knowledge and understanding of impact investing in the UK
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Strong understanding of, or ability to upskill quickly in, key financial and investment concepts and data points.
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with experience managing structured datasets in Excel, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to manage multiple streams of work methodically and reliably.
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Confident with Excel functions for data manipulation and cleaning.
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Clear written communication skills, with the ability to document findings and data sources carefully.
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A collaborative, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn about data systems and processes.
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A passion for Better Society Capital’s social mission and interest in the UK social investment sector.
Desirable:
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Experience working with Salesforce or a similar CRM system.
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Experience working with financial or investment information, such as from fund documents, investor reports, or company filings.
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Experience conducting financial or company research using online databases and public filings.
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Familiarity with data quality principles and data governance practices.
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Experience cleaning and transforming data in preparation for reporting or analytics.
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Ability to create simple data transformation pipelines to ingest and clean data using code and other tooling.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
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Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and contextualise financial data.
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Proactive and organised, able to work independently while communicating effectively with others.
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Comfortable handling large volumes of structured data and documentation.
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Curious and motivated to improve processes and strengthen data quality.
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Team-oriented, with a constructive and solutions-focused approach.
Embody Better Society Capital core values:
Ø Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.
Ø Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change
Ø Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.
Ø Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence
Ø Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How to apply:
Closing Date: 11.59pm on Sunday 25th January 2026
Interviews
Round 1 interviews (virtual) will be held w/c 02 February 2026
Round 2 interviews (in-person) will be held w/c 9 February 2026
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered for an initial screening interview. When application numbers are high and we are unable to interview everyone who meets the minimum criteria, we will prioritise those who best meet the essential requirements of the role.
We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.
If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Other terms
Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.
Right to work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).
We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK.


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Introduction:
Norfolk Rivers Trust’s ambition is to deliver catchment-scale change to our water environments. We are dedicated to protecting our watercourses from pollution, improving habitat and ecological functioning of chalk streams and rivers whilst enhancing resilience to climate change.
Since its founding in 2011, the charity has grown to a team of over 30 passionate and enthusiastic employees. Together, we are delivering major projects such as river re-meandering and floodplain connections, farming and land management advice, new constructed wetlands, native species work and community engagement.
We’re now looking for a Finance Officer to help support our finance department and wider team with the daily finance needs of a small but ambitious environmental charity. Joining our diverse and passionate team means you’ll have the chance to make a real impact, not only on our people, but also on the environment we work so hard to protect.
Job description:
We are looking for a motivated Finance Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day accounting functions across Norfolk Rivers Trust and its trading arm Rivers Ecology Limited. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Finance, helping to maintain accurate financial records, provide timely reporting, and support project teams with budget monitoring. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to learn, develop, and implement new systems and technology to improve efficiency, while playing a key role in helping the Trust achieve its mission to protect and enhance our water environments.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Financial Processes
- Ensure all financial activities are correctly entered into the company’s accounting system, including both purchase and sales ledgers, and the general ledgers for Norfolk Rivers Trust and its trading arm, Rivers Ecology Limited.
- Oversee supplier payments and prepare regular payment runs, managing new supplier details and bank amendments securely.
- Manage the sales invoicing process to ensure income is invoiced, recorded, and followed up promptly.
- Oversee monthly entry of staff timesheets and expenses into the accounting system.
- Complete and maintain timely bank reconciliations.
- Assist with preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
- Manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate and consistent recording across the Group.
- Support the Head of Finance with the annual audit process through preparation of required schedules and documentation.
- Assist with monthly payroll tasks as required.
2. Financial Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate submission of management accounts with variance analysis and supporting schedules for internal review.
- Provide regular financial data and insights to the Senior Leadership Team as may be required.
- Provide financial reporting support for clients and funders, ensuring grant-related reports are accurate, compliant, and submitted on time and in accordance with grant conditions.
3. Compliance, Controls and Data Management
- Ensure all financial processing complies with internal policies, financial regulations, and relevant legislation.
- Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date financial records, ensuring appropriate document retention and audit trails.
- Ensure GDPR compliance when handling financial data.
4. Budgeting and Forecasting
- Support the Head of Finance in preparing annual budgets and forecasting tasks.
- Collaborate with Project Leads to track and report project finances, ensuring a clear understanding of income and expenditure to support budget management, facilitate decision-making, and handle project claims and variance requests effectively.
- Assist in preparing and managing cash flows as needed, ensuring effective monitoring and timely provision.
5. Systems
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and procedures.
- Support the implementation and adoption of new accounting software and related financial systems, including assisting with data migration and process training where required.
6. Stakeholder and Funder Engagement
- Engage with external clients, grant funders, and partners on financial matters including income, expenditure, and reporting, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Address finance related queries from both internal and external stakeholders promptly and professionally.
- Collaborate with external consultants, such as accountants and other service providers, to support financial processes as needed.
- Share and exchange best practices and innovative ideas within the Rivers Trust network to foster continuous improvement.
7. Communication and Development
- Ensure consistent and proactive communication with the Head of Finance, providing regular updates and ensuring alignment on financial matters.
- Support the Head of Finance in delivering internal financial training to teams, including training on budgeting and financial management.
- Provide updates and engage in team meetings as required.
- Contribute to a collaborative and positive working environment within the Finance Team.
- Ensure clear communication, collaboration, and consistency across teams, promoting shared learning and continual improvement in financial processes.
8. Other Responsibilities
- Undertake additional tasks or projects as reasonably requested by the Head of Finance or Senior Management Team.
Person specification:
Education and experience
Essential:
- Bookkeeping qualification equivalent to AAT Level 3.
- Experience of working within a finance or accounting role.
Skills and knowledge
Essential:
- Clear commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.
- Strong financial process management, including understanding of the general ledger, purchase and sales ledgers , and ensuring accurate account reconciliations.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and reporting skills, capable of presenting financial data clearly.
- Ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with partners and stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information professionally.
- Skilled in using accounting and financial software, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.
- High level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and planning abilities, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team depending on the requirements of the task at hand.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of charity accounting and reporting standards, including restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and donations.
- Experience in intercompany accounting, ability to develop, implement, and maintain effective systems and processes.
- An interest in wildlife conservation.
Employee benefits:
- Employee assistance programme.
- Free eye test and support with cost of glasses.
- Enhanced leave policies including maternity, paternity and sickness.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
Applications:
You will need to send a completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/email by 09:00am on Monday 19th January 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.
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Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in the search for a new Finance Manager.
The trust empowers young people aged 9 to 15 to challenge all forms of prejudice. Our client is uniquely powerful as a catalyst for learning and reflection about prejudice. Her experiences as a young Jewish person during the Holocaust provide a powerful insight for young people to learn and reflect on the dangers of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice. Through engaging programmes, young people gain the knowledge, motivation and skills to make a real difference.
The Finance Manager reports into the Chief Executive and is a key role in ensuring organisational resilience, and supporting strong governance and data driven decisions for this impactful organisation. Your competence with managing day to day financial management operations, and year end are a given. You will also be a supportive and consultative manager to the Finance Assistant reporting into this role. What sets the successful candidate apart, is the ability to work closely and effectively with other areas of the organisation. You will work closely with the Fundraising team, and with the Education Programmes teams. You will also feel comfortable to present to non-finance related stakeholders such as the Executive team and Board of Trustees, enabling your colleagues to feel fully informed, and being able to answer questions as needed.
The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent and will have substantial experience as a senior financial lead within a small organisation. Your relational capability will also be key, and as such you will be able to demonstrate your strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to work and travel on occasional evenings. An alignment with the mission of the organisation will also be of utmost importance.
This position is a part time role, working 4 days per week and is based in the London office for 2 days per week.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Location: Head Office, Victoria
Flexible working: this role is based at our head office typically 2 days per week, the remaining can be worked from home. Flexible working requests are available from day one.
Salary: £66,576 - £70,309
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
Role & Responsibilities
We’re entering an exciting new phase. With a bold new strategy, ambitious Nature Recovery programmes (including species reintroductions, landscape-scale rewilding and river restoration), and a rapidly rising public profile — including recent collaboration with Sir David Attenborough on the BBC’s Wild London — this is a pivotal moment for our organisation.
To support this growth, we’re looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to reinvigorate, strengthen and modernise our finance function — ensuring it’s fit for the organisation we’re becoming.
Reporting to the COO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee and Board, you’ll lead all aspects of financial management across London Wildlife Trust and our trading subsidiary. You’ll play a critical role in shaping how Finance operates — improving systems, controls, reporting and insight so the organisation can confidently adapt to recent and future growth.
Transaction volumes have increased significantly in recent years, and a key early focus of this role will be leading a programme of operational improvement. You’ll roll up your sleeves, lead the finance team through change, and embed better ways of working that strengthen our foundations while enabling smarter decision-making across the organisation.
- Lead all aspects of financial management for London Wildlife Trust and its trading subsidiary
- Lead a programme of finance transformation, improving systems, processes, controls and ways of working to ensure Finance is fit for a growing organisation.
- Own budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning, producing clear, insightful management accounts and analysis to support decision-making.
- Provide high-quality financial reporting and advice to the SLT, Finance Committee and Board, highlighting risks, opportunities and strategic choices.
- Act as a finance business partner to senior leaders and teams across the Trust, improving financial understanding, ownership and accountability.
- Work closely with fundraising, trading and project teams to support income generation, funding compliance and effective financial oversight.
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, building a confident, collaborative and improvement-focused finance function.
Our ideal Head of Finance
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Significant experience at Head of, or equivalent, level in the charity sector (likely 3-5 years)
- Strong working knowledge of Charity SORP and charity financial governance
- Experience with delivering and overseeing exceptional financial operations
- Strong financial planning, reporting and insight experience
Closing Date: Monday 26th January at 9am
Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 4th and 6th February and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion on our website.
We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
REF-226 026
Finance Assistant
Duration: 2-month temporary role, supporting during a busy period
Pay: £15.38 per hour + £1.86 per hour holiday pay (Equivalent to £30,000 FTE annual salary)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00 am-5:30 pm)
Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the West London (W6) office, with flexibility to increase office time during onboarding or as needed
Start date: ASAP
Charity People is delighted to partner with a leading international medical charity to recruit a Finance Assistant for a hands-on temporary role in a small, high-impact finance team. You'll be supporting day-to-day financial operations during a particularly busy period, working alongside a friendly, high-performing part-time team member and reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the finance inbox, managing incoming queries and correspondence professionally
- Prepare supplier folders for payment runs, ensuring invoice, purchase order, approval, and delivery note are matched and complete
- Prepare and process payment runs, including entering supplier payments into Sage 50 and sending remittance advice
- Support purchase order raising in collaboration with the Assistant Finance Manager (note: responsibility is shared depending on workload)
- Conduct general finance admin and data entry
- Provide support to the Finance Officer and Overseas Operations Manager as needed
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience with Sage 50, with confidence to use it independently.
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or finance assistant role, ideally within the charity sector
- High attention to detail and confidence managing documentation for supplier payments
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- A flexible, team-minded approach - this is a collaborative environment with occasional peaks in workload
How to Apply
Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
The Operations Director is a senior leadership role at St Stephen’s, helping turn vision and strategy into effective day-to-day delivery. A highly relational role, combining strong operational leadership with collaboration, trust-building and a genuine care for people. The person we are looking for will lead across people, finance, systems, buildings and operations helping the church respond to the Holy Spirit and deliver our mission well.
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.

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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
FINANCE MANAGER
SALARY:
£31,099 per annum (S01-24) (£38,875.20 FTE)
HOURS:
28 hours per week (part-time)
CONTRACT:
Fixed 2 Years 8 months Contract (extension subject to funding)
LOCATION:
Manchester office: Kath Locke Centre, 123 Moss Lane East, M15 5DD)
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Chief Executive Officer
MAIN CONTACTS:
CSUK Treasurer
CSUK staff
CSUK Volunteers
Suppliers and Contractors
External stakeholders
About Us
Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is a Manchester-based cancer support charity dedicated to providing culturally appropriate services for individuals and families affected by cancer, with a particular focus on African Caribbean and other diverse communities.
We understand that cancer affects everyone differently, and we’re passionate about delivering tailored emotional, practical, and social support to help people live well through and beyond cancer. Our small, dedicated team works closely with local partners, volunteers, and community members to reduce inequalities in cancer awareness, treatment, and survivorship. You will be joining our team at an exciting time of growth. For more information visit website
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
• A recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience of QuickBooks and familiar with charity SORP
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting
• Strong understanding of charity accounting principles, fund reporting, and budgeting
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• A genuine commitment to the mission and values of Can-Survive UK
About the role
We are seeking a committed and experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. This pivotal role will oversee the charity’s financial management, ensuring robust financial systems, accurate reporting, and compliance with charity and funding regulations.
Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you’ll help shape the financial direction of the organisation, support strategic decision-making, and strengthen the sustainability of our services as we continue to grow.
This position is funded for 2 years and 8 months in the first instance, with potential for extension subject to future funding — offering an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a community-based organisation with strong values and a growing profile.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day financial management and reporting
• Prepare management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Support project and grant reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reconciliations
• Advise the CEO and Trustees on financial planning, risks, and performance
• Oversee payroll, pensions, and statutory submissions
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the year-end process
• Develop and improve financial policies, systems, and controls
• Staff management
We offer
· Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)
· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays
· Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)
· Pension scheme (3% match contribution)
· Training and development opportunities
· Free car parking
Work Related Circumstances:
· Work in accordance with all CSUK policies, procedures, and guidelines
· Work in accordance with all relevant legislation such as health and safety in the workplace, equality legislation
· Undergo supervision with the Chief Executive Officer
· Through supervision, to identify training needs and take development opportunities offered through the organisation
· To work flexibly, there may be evening and weekend meetings for which time off in Lieu will be given
· You must have the right to live and work in the UK
· Post is subject to a DBS Check
· There will be some travel for occasional for external meetings and visits to other CSUK project delivery sites.
The above duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list, but an indication of the requirements of the post. The duties within this may be varied from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and its services.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about using your financial skills to make a positive impact and would like to contribute to the growth of a valued community organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
AI generated applications will not be considered.
If you do not receive a response within a week of submitting your application, you have not been selected for an interview.
Start Date
TBC subject to notice period
Please send your CV and covering letter quoting ‘Finance Manager’ in the subject line. Please note that should you be selected for an interview, at that stage you will be asked to complete our CSUK application as part of our recruitment process
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen our financial foundations as we celebrate 60 years of nurturing young talent. This newly created role brings together financial operations across our vibrant organisation, working closely with our Chief Executive and all departments.
Founded in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a dynamic charity delivering engaging participation projects and impactful live performances. As an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and Resident Artistic Company at Woolwich Works in Greenwich, we're dedicated to making jazz accessible to early-career musicians, young people, and audiences nationwide.
You'll oversee day-to-day financial management while contributing to strategic planning that shapes how we empower the next generation of jazz musicians. This includes managing our Xero accounting system, preparing quarterly management accounts and cash-flow statements, leading the annual budgeting process, and ensuring compliance with charity finance regulations.
Working across our three core areas - the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for emerging professionals aged 18-25, NYJO Learning programmes, and Community Outreach initiatives - you'll collaborate with programme, marketing, and development teams to create and monitor project budgets, track restricted income, and provide financial reporting to funders including Arts Council England, trusts, foundations, and sponsors.
This role offers genuine impact: your financial expertise will directly support young musicians' creative development and help us deliver programmes that respond to community needs. You'll produce reports for our Board of Trustees, manage Gift Aid returns, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain the strong financial governance essential to our mission.
We're looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant with charity finance experience, or equivalent expertise in the arts sector. You'll need strong Xero skills, solid understanding of charity SORP and restricted fund accounting, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Essential:
- Qualified/part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPFA) or equivalent professional experience in charity/arts finance
- Experience managing finances for UK charity or non-profit organisation
- Working knowledge of charity SORP, Gift Aid, and fund-restricted accounting
- Strong Excel and accounting software skills
- Excellent communication skills to explain finance to non-financial stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience in music, youth, education, or cultural sectors
- Experience with Arts Council England and other funders
- Interest in jazz music and supporting music education opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Xero accounting system and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare quarterly management accounts, cash-flow statements, and variance analysis
- Lead annual budgeting and support multi-year financial planning
- Track restricted income and provide funder reporting
- Ensure charity compliance (Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC)
- Support Board meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management: Oversee Xero accounting system, maintain accurate records, prepare quarterly management accounts and cash-flow statements with variance analysis for Board of Trustees. Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and pension administration.
Strategic Finance: Lead annual budgeting with CEO and department leads, support multi-year financial planning and scenario modelling.
Project & Grant Management: Collaborate with Programmes, Marketing and Development teams on project budgets. Track restricted income and provide financial reporting to Arts Council England, trusts, foundations, and sponsors. Ensure accurate cost allocation across projects and funding streams.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure statutory compliance (Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC including Orchestra Tax Relief and VAT). Lead year-end financial statements preparation and independent review. Manage Gift Aid returns and maintain internal financial controls.
Working Schedule: Part-time position: 3 days per week Location: London with flexible/hybrid working Salary: £45k-£55k FTE depending on experience Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (pro rata) Reports to: Chief Executive
How to Apply
Send your CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and what draws you to NYJO before 22 January 2026. Please confirm your availability for first round online interviews (week of 2nd February 2026) and in-person second interviews at Woolwich Works (12th February 2026). We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About MediCinema
MediCinema is a UK-registered charity dedicated to providing cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients, their families, and carers. For 25 years, we have brought the power of cinema to hospitals, and in recognition of our impact, MediCinema was honoured with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.
We build and run fully accessible cinemas within hospitals, screening the latest films at no cost to patients or the NHS. Our services help reduce isolation, stress, and anxiety, enhancing emotional and mental wellbeing while fostering resilience. We support patients of all ages, including dedicated paediatric screenings at several sites.
We have an ambitious goal to establish a MediCinema in every NHS region across the UK, and rely on long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts, Hospital Charities and the corporate sector to sustain and expand our services.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, this new senior leadership role is central to ensuring MediCinema’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and people-centred culture. The Director will lead the charity’s finance, HR, and business operational functions, ensuring robust systems, compliance, and strategic alignment with our mission.
This is a hands-on role for a values-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-led environment and is passionate about improving patient experiences through innovative service delivery.
This role will be managing external HR and IT consultants and supported by a part time (1 day per week) assistant.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
· Participate in strategic and business planning processes, supporting the CEO and trustees to develop the strategic plan
· Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contributing to the strategic direction and day to day management of the organisation.
Finance
· Lead the finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
· Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.
· Manage cashflow, reserves, and risk, supporting strategic financial planning.
· Lead on financial reporting to the Board and relevant committees.
· Oversee payroll, pensions, and financial administration.
· Managing the annual audit process and liaising with auditors
· Liaising with tax specialists on VAT, corporation tax and other matters as required.
· Liaising with the Treasurer on all key financial matters on a quarterly basis
Business Operations
· Ensure efficient delivery of office services and a safe, well-maintained working environment.
· Lead on the IT systems and digital strategy ensuring platforms are secure and support business needs
· Work with the external IT consultant to maintain and evolve the infrastructure, systems and processes in place to align with business needs and industry regulation
· Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber security
· Manage contracts, suppliers, and internal processes to ensure value and efficiency.
· Support the commissioning of new MediCinema sites, including project planning and stakeholder engagement.
· Lead on the annual insurance renewal process
HR and People Development
· Lead on strategic workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention.
· Embed inclusive HR policies and practices aligned with MediCinema’s values.
· Provide support and evolve processes to strengthen employee relations, performance management, and wellbeing.
· Support line managers in developing high-performing, motivated teams.
· Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.
· Work with the external HR consultant on HR admin,including due diligence, onboarding and recruitment.
Governance and Compliance
· Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures across finance, HR, and operations.
· Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements.
· Support the CEO and Board with governance processes, reporting, and policy development.
The Person
Experience and Background
We are seeking a strategic leader with experience across finance, operations, and HR — ideally within the UK charity or public health sector. You may have worked in healthcare, education, or social impact organisations, and bring a strong understanding of compliance, governance, and people leadership. Candidates with a relevant background in SMEs may be considered, but will need to demonstrate a commitment to quickly developing the specialist knowledge required by charity regulations and an aptitude for operating within the third sector.
You will be comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative environment, with a deep respect for MediCinema’s mission and values.
Skills and Qualifications
· Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT)
· Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams
· Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and accounts (Quickbooks experience ideal)
· Excellent project management and strategic planning skills
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others
· A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us about your suitability for this role, why it appeals to you and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4). Please note applications will be anonymised.
Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 30th January 2026 with a view to holding first round interviews in mid February.
We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
My client is a large, well established brand in the charity sector. Operating nationally, it works closely with a network of local partners, delivering services, advice, advocacy, and support aimed at enabling individuals to live well.
Never one to stand still, the organisation is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its users and is currently in the early stages of a strategic review. As part of this change programme, they are now looking to recruit an interim Finance Director, to deliver on current projects as well as pave the wave for future transformation.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of a robust and forward-looking finance strategy, ensuring long-term organisational sustainability, strong financial stewardship, and full regulatory compliance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and performance analysis, supported by the FP & A team.
- Direct all aspects of financial control, ensuring the delivery of high-quality external audits, transparent statutory reporting, and strong internal controls.
- Lead the continued optimisation of the organisation’s finance systems, including the current implementation of Business Central.
- Champion continuous improvement and simplification of financial processes, controls, and ways of working.
- Lead, and retain a high-performing, customer-focused Finance team.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
- Demonstrable experience of previously working in a large Not-for-Profit organisation at a similar senor level.
- Broad technical expertise across management accounting, financial accounting, charity accounting, and audit.
- Senior-level change and project management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to produce concise, accessible Board-level reporting.
My client offers a very flexible hybrid working policy.
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW UK) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MDM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers.
Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.
We believe that every person living in the UK has the right to healthcare, and we work to influence public policy and local implementation to reduce health inequalities and ensure access to healthcare for all.
DOTWUK have a fun and friendly finance team in a small, but high-performing function and are looking for a collaborative, experienced and energetic leader for the role of Head of Finance.
In this exciting role, the successful candidate will provide the organisation with a timely, accurate and relevant financial management service by assuming day-to-day responsibility for the organisation’s accounting function, to enable the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to assess results and performance and make informed, strategic decisions, and ensure the organisation complies with statutory and corporate regulation and requirements.
You will work closely with the treasurer, directors and managers to enable them to manage their programme finances and support them to report to donors and to devise sound plans for growth and sustainability.
The UK chapter expects to grow income across all sources, including from institutions and foundations. You will play a critical role in maintaining and building on this success.
You will also be responsible for and provide input from a financial and management perspective on strategic development and the general organisation-wide structure and management as part of the Senior Management Team.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile.
Closing Date:
Sunday 18th January 2026 2330 hrs
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV, covering Letter & additional information form to the email provided. Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role, you will develop as a finance professional through business partnering, strengthening financial processes and working within locally led model of international development. You’ll be part of small and mighty team working collaboratively.
We are bold, we are brave and we’re not afraid to work differently. At All We Can, your working days will be filled with purpose and meaning as we strive for a world where every community has the power, dignity, and resources to lead their own future – creating just societies. Your role will be crucial to maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organisation. By ensuring accurate and timely processed financial records, collaborative working across the team, compliance with regulations, and efficient financial processes, you will support the organisation's ambition.
If you join us, some things you’ll also work on are:
- Maintaining and improving financial compliance, controls, procedures, and guidelines and supporting colleagues to understand and adhere to them.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of the year-end audit
- Providing high quality business partnering and developing solutions to shared problems within and outside of your immediate team and to other teams in day-to-day business and for specific processes/projects.
We are looking for someone with previous finance experience in charity sector – fully or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, and strong collaborative and relational skills to work with different colleague across the organisation. You will be a person who can take initiative, solve problems and get things done timely.
The team you’ll be joining is split between the UK and our six priority countries. In this team, we value participation, inclusive decision-making and good relationships. We also care for each other and create a sense of purpose-driven community. In our organisational culture we work towards trust and accountability, personal development, inclusion and care and being anti-racist.
For full list of accountabilities and requirements and the recruitment process, please see the application pack.
Location: The contract for the role is London-based – it means that while you can be working anywhere in the UK, you are responsible for the cost of your travel to the London-based office. On a regular basis we ask everyone to be in the office once a month for team day and every other month for Finance and Resources Team Day. Other meetings will happen that will also require in-person presence, but we can’t specify now how frequent they might be.
Why should you work with us?
- We pioneer locally led partnership-based international development model
- Everyone’s welcome! At All We Can, everyone’s welcome irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We’re committed to building inclusive and caring culture. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit people who reflect diverse communities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that everyone’s treated fairly and consistently at every stage of your employment, and we are open to consider reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
- We’ll support your growth and development
Important note about completing your application – please read
When submitting the application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer four competency-based questions. There’s no specified length for the answers and we ask you to use your judgment to balance between giving us as much information as needed and being succinct. Only applications that answer the questions will be considered. We’ll not consider answers which say ‘Please see the CV’. The scoring is primarily- based on the answers to the competency-based questions, so please ensure that you showcase your skills and experiences fully through those answers.
We look forward to receiving applications from people from variety of backgrounds and with different experiences. If you would like to find out more about the role or organisation, we encourage you to get in touch.
Use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Rooted in the Christian faith, All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I am delighted to be supporting an amazing charitable housing and support organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is an immediate start, Brighton/Hove based hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 remote).
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team and Board, the role will provide strategic and operational financial management during a defined interim period.
Key Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, re-forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
Produce accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports.
Ensure effective cashflow, treasury management, and financial controls.
Oversee income collection processes, including rents and service charges, working with operational teams to reduce arrears.
Provide financial performance analysis and manage key assumptions.
Manage audits, external advisors, banking relationships, investments, taxation, reserves, and insurance.
Support Board and Finance Sub-Committee reporting and advise on financial risk and compliance.
Line manage finance staff and work closely with operational colleagues on capital and property-related expenditure.
The Candidate
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPFA).
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
Comfortable working with Boards or Trustees and non-financial stakeholders.
Hands-on and adaptable, with experience in interim or fast-paced environments.
Charity, housing, or not-for-profit experience is desirable.
Additional Information
Hybrid working, with some on-site presence required.
Occasional evening meetings for Board or Committee attendance.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a converstaion with you!
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is looking for a Head of Finance and Contracts to as we continue to grow and develop the organisation’s internal operations. As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office at least two days per week. Part time can be considered for this role.
The Head of Finance and Contracts will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team, report to the Finance Director, and line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
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Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, continuous improvement and performance oversight.
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Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
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Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.
Financial Strategy & Reporting
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Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
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Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department (HoDs)to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
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Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
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Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.
Operational Finance
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Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the finance function, including payroll, VAT, cashflow, and working capital management.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and best-practice requirements.
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Identify financial risks and implement proportionate mitigation strategies.
Contracts, Funding & Governance
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Provide financial oversight for grant and corporate funding applications, ensuring financial viability and compliance.
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Oversee contracts with suppliers, partners, and funders, working with legal advisers where required.
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Support the Finance Committee reporting and cover for the Finance Director if necessary.
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Monitor and respond to changes in financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the organisation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
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Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or equivalent senior-level financial experience.
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Proven experience in charity finance, working knowledge of SORP, compliance, contracting and supporting audits.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
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Senior-level finance leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
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Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear financial insight to non-financial stakeholders.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
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Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).
Desirable
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Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
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Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
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Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.
Application information
Applications will close at the 12pm 12th January 2026 with the aim to commence interviews from 19th January.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.