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Job role: Finance Officer
Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent (34.5 hours per week)
Location: UK-based, predominantly remote, with attendance at the London office once or twice a month


We're looking for a Finance Officer to join a small and supportive finance team within a well-established not-for-profit organisation with an international reach. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building strong relationships with colleagues, and contributing to an organisation with a meaningful global impact. The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working in an international environment and supporting financial activities across multiple countries and currencies.

As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring financial operations run smoothly and accurately. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to maintain strong financial controls, support decision-making and enable important programmes and services to be delivered effectively.

As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day finance activities as part of a small finance team
• Preparing and processing UK and international payments
• Managing weekly payroll and supporting related processes
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Supporting month-end activities and maintaining clear audit trails
• Assisting with funding transfers to programme partners across multiple countries
• Working with programme and grant teams on invoicing and finance queries
• Supporting budget holders and colleagues with financial processes and systems
• Providing guidance on purchase orders, coding and approval processes
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving reconciliation issues
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls

To be successful in this role, you will have:


Essential

• Strong experience in a finance role with a good understanding of wider finance operations
• Experience preparing and reviewing profit and loss accounts
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Purchase ledger experience within an international organisation
• Excellent attention to detail and experience managing financial data
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence explaining financial information and processes to non-finance colleagues
• Experience supporting financial controls, compliance and audit requirements
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis

Desirable

• Experience working in the charity, not-for-profit or wider voluntary sector
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar finance systems

Why join?

• Predominantly remote working
• 34.5-hour working week
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Generous pension contribution
• Healthcare cash plan and virtual GP access
• Employee assistance programme
• Group income protection and life insurance
• Volunteer day programme

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

Future Dreams is a pioneering UK charity providing psychological, practical, and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. We also champion early detection through breast health masterclasses and fund vital research into secondary breast cancer.

Based at Future Dreams House in King’s Cross — our welcoming breast cancer support centre — we deliver a vibrant programme of in-person and online services, community activities, and one-to-one support with specialist nurses, counsellors, and therapists. Everything we do is driven by one clear belief: nobody should face breast cancer alone, or without hope.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in strengthening our in-house finance function.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-driven finance professional who wants to develop their career within a purpose-led charity.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time, records are well maintained, and financial controls are consistently applied. You’ll contribute to reliable reporting, support audit and compliance activity, and help build efficient processes that enable the charity to operate effectively.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted part of a friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be an organised, accurate and conscientious finance professional who takes pride in getting the detail right and following processes through to completion.

You will have:

• At least two years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• An AAT Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Practical experience of processing supplier invoices, expenses and other financial transactions accurately.
• Experience of bank and/or supplier account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Good working knowledge of Xero or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and meet financial deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to investigate queries and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal information.

Experience of month-end processes, charity finance and/or working within a not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous.

AAT Level 4, or progression towards a professional accounting qualification, would also be desirable.

You will be supportive of Future Dreams’ purpose and values and committed to helping us create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

What we offer

· £24,000 - £28,000 pro rota, per annum (FTE £30,000 - £35,000 pa)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Additional one-week paid shutdown over Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based at Future Dreams House.
• Free weekly yoga sessions
• A warm, inclusive working environment in a mission-driven organisation

Safeguarding

Future Dreams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of everyone who uses our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Our client is a leading independent think tank and advocacy organisation. For over 50 years, we have worked to challenge inequalities and create a more just and equitable society through high-quality research, evidence-based policy development, and public engagement. Our work seeks not only to understand inequality but to challenge the structures and systems that sustain it. We are a values-led organisation – uncompromising on quality, rooted in care, thoughtfully courageous, and committed to solidarity and social justice.

We are seeking a resilient, confident, and strategically minded Director of Finance and Operations to lead our core operational and enabling functions. Working closely with the CEO as a trusted partner, you will ensure the organisation has the financial resilience, operational infrastructure, and governance frameworks needed to deliver its mission.

Key priorities for the role include bringing structure, stability, and clarity to a deeply passionate, activist-driven team of 15 people. You will build agile systems that enable a dual focus: balancing long-term strategic projects with fast-paced, responsive work, championing this reactive work as a natural and vital part of our impact.

Director of Finance and Operations
Our Client
Salary: £68,985 to £77,643 (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)
Location: Hybrid – two days a week in the office in London
Hours: 28 to 35 hours per week (0.8 to 1 FTE)

About you

We are seeking a highly collaborative and objective leader, with:

• A demonstrable background in a senior finance and/or operations leadership role within the charity, not-for-profit, public, or values-led sector.
• A recognised accountancy qualification or demonstrable equivalent senior-level financial management expertise gained through practice.
• A proven track record of building, structuring, and developing an operations team from the ground up.
• Experience working within a mission-driven or activist charity environment, possessing a strong understanding of how to support and manage the unique dynamics of a deeply passionate workforce.
• Resilience, confidence, and grit, with the ability to bring structure and clarity during times of organisational change or transition.
• Agility and adaptability, with the ability to shift gears quickly to manage a dual environment of long-term projects and fast-paced, responsive work.
• Diplomatic leadership capabilities to balance and bridge the rights and responsibilities of a mission-driven team.
• An objective, clear, and firm approach when establishing and embedding operational systems, processes, and expectations.
• Strong financial and analytical proficiency to interpret, present, and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences including Boards and senior leadership teams.

Crucially, you will share a demonstrable commitment to social justice, equity-centred leadership, and fostering inclusive organisational cultures.

How to Apply

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If you have any queries, please contact our retained advisor via email with a copy of your CV.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications is 27th September.

Head of Finance and Business Support
Are you an experienced finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? YMCA St Helens is seeking a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance and Business Support to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal role will provide leadership across finance, administration, HR, IT, governance, compliance and risk management, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of our organisation. Working closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues, you will lead financial planning, oversee corporate support services and act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer (DPO).

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant senior leadership experience in finance and corporate services.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of strategic financial planning and management.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management and data protection.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills.

Why join YMCA St Helens?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a respected and ambitious charity that supports people and communities across St Helens. You'll help shape organisational strategy, drive continuous improvement and contribute to delivering lasting social impact.

Closing date: 19-09-2026

The role

As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information.  This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. If your application does not contain both a covering letter and CV, your application may not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 16th September 2026, with first interviews taking place week commencing 28th September 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28th September 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Job Description: Finance Officer

Post Title: Finance Officer

Contract type: Fixed term 12 months (with 1 month probation) starting immediately.  There is the possibility of an extension beyond this period. 

Hours: 28 hours a week

Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (9am – 4pm). To be done from office, Wednesdays work from Home.

Managed by: Chief Executive Officer

Salary range: £28K to £31K pro-rata (Actual £22,400 to £24,800) depending on experience.

Summary

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day finance of Rainbow Haven. Tasks include managing the day-to-day finance system and records; producing regular and accurate financial reports.

The postholder will work closely with, and report to, the Chief Executive Officer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Financial support

1. Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts.

2. Prepare rolling monthly cash flow reports.

3. Manage the organisations different funding streams.

4. Support the payroll process as necessary.

5. Work with the CEO to create finance reports for funders and donors.

6. Work with the CEO to create reports and present financial records to external auditors, the finance committee and TEMCA Board as required.

7. Manage and reconcile bank accounts.

8. Raise and pursue payments of invoices related to income as required.

9. Balance Sheet reconciliation work.

10. Maintaining accurate petty cash, supplier invoices and online payments via the QuickBooks online system.

11. Any other ad hoc duties as required.

General

1. Be an effective member of the team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the centre and its services.

2. Promote the welcoming and friendly ethos of Rainbow Haven at the drop-in sessions and with partner agencies. 

3. Maintain confidentiality regarding finance and client’s information at all times.

4. Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the team.

5. Support the volunteering roles at Rainbow Haven.

6. Attend team meetings, supervision and training as required.

7. Adhere to the health and safety policy, equal opportunities policy and all other policies.

8. Assist in ensuring the security of the building during working hours and at the end of the day.

Administration where possible

1. Maintain an efficient and well-organised office, taking responsibility for its day-to-day running and supporting the needs of staff, volunteers, service users and the broader organisation

2. Take responsibility for office equipment and resources, including ordering of stationary and other office items as required, and arrange for maintenance and repair of office equipment as needed.

3. Deal with internal and external contacts by managing the info email.

4. Maintain Rainbow Haven’s IT systems, develop new systems that support the work of the organisation, and arrange for IT equipment to be maintained and repaired as needed.

5. Oversee Rainbow Haven’s email and Office 365 systems, working with our IT contractors to ensure our systems are fit for purpose.

6. Work within the organisation’s policies and procedures, and ensure all office and administration work is line with these.

7. Any other ad hoc admin duties as required.

About the candidate

1. Experience using QuickBooks online accounting system is desirable.
2. Experience in non-profit finance is preferable.
3. Confident IT skills, including advanced Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
4. Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to work to deadlines.
5. Highly analytical with excellent attention to details.
6. A collaborative team player, able to work effectively across functions.
7. Excellent English, strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
8. Kind, honest and transparent.

• You will be required to have a DBS check and be able to demonstrate that you are permitted to work in the UK.

About Rainbow Haven

Rainbow Haven is based in Gorton, Manchester. We are a community service for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants needing support. We have a weekly open-access advice drop-in session, with follow-on appointments.  At our drop-in sessions we welcome people to our centre and offer advice and information, hot lunches and social/well-being activities.  We offer a range of other well-being, educational and social activities, including classes in digital skills and ESOL and other targeted support to help people into further education or employment; and opportunities for particularly isolated groups such as new mothers, to connect with each other and with relevant professional services. 

Our service users come from many different countries and speak many languages.

We receive funding from a wide range of charitable foundations, from local authorities and through partnerships with other local charities in the sector. 

Rainbow Haven is a project of The East Manchester Community Association (registered charity 1131060).

Our team

Our friendly staff team has 10 permanent members.  We also offer short-term ‘Apprentice’ placements so that people new to the country can have a first experience of working in the UK. We have over 40 volunteers who play a vital role in delivering our services; many volunteers move on to further training and employment.  We host social work students on placements who work with our advice team,

Our values

We provide a welcoming, inclusive workplace and have diverse teams of staff and volunteers.  Many of our staff, volunteers and Trustees are from refugee and migrant backgrounds themselves and speak different community languages as well as English. We promote opportunities to people who might feel excluded from other workplaces due to their experiences of migration and the immigration system and their lack of work experience in the UK.

How to apply

Please send us your CV plus a covering letter setting out how your qualifications and experience are ideal for this job. Please also give us the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your suitability for this post. 

Closing date: [04.10.2026]

We will interview shortlisted candidates on: [12.10.2026]

To undertake bookkeeping, monthly management reporting, financial reporting, work with the external auditors during their annual review and assist with the design/implementation of internal controls within the finance department. The exact tasks will vary and flexibility is key, but will include the following:

• Assist the trustee treasurer and region manager by preparing financial documents and other information as required for trustee, finance group, steering group and operations group meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget. Undertake a forecast, assist budget holders, interrogate data, report and offer advice on results.
• Prepare timely and accurate quarterly management accounts, complete with analysis both qualitative and quantitative.
• Ensure the financial reporting statements are complete and accurate, reflecting a true and fair picture of the charity’s position, including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals.
• Prepare the year end accounts for review by external auditors and for inclusion into the annual report.
• Work with staff and lead volunteers undertaking large-scale events such as international trips and region events to support their financial record keeping.
• Attend meetings with staff and volunteers online and in person, providing updates on tasks and deadlines as required, and actioning feedback or requests from volunteers after meetings. Meetings involving volunteers may take place outside of regular working hours, for which you will be given Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with external stakeholders, including but not limited to the payroll company, pension provider, investment management company, auditors and banks.
• Work with internal stakeholders to provide support and guidance. Stakeholders comprise trustees, volunteers and staff.
• Monitor the finance email account and respond to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Review, assess and (where appropriate) process grant applications from members and units in Girlguiding London and South East England.
• Ensure that designated and restricted funds are accurately accounted for.
• Maintain knowledge of current Girlguiding policies, resources and initiatives, and communicate in line with Girlguiding branding and tone of voice guidelines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, storing and handling data and images in line with GDPR regulations, as well as Girlguiding and Girlguiding London and South East England data protection policies.
• Take initiative and work efficiently on your own and as part of the team to ensure that Girlguiding London and South East England's strategic priorities and relevant areas of the business plan are delivered on time.
•  IT skills – you will need to apply your up-to-date knowledge and experience of using Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams. As part of this role, you are also likely to need to use Zoom, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Soldo, and the Girlguiding CRM database.
• The role may also require you to identify grant opportunities and/or alternative income streams.
• Carry out other duties not detailed above, as directed by the region manager.

Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced charity finance professional to support the financial health and sustainability of an international organisation.

Position: Finance Manager

Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Remote, with occasional travel

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the finance function of an international charity working alongside Indigenous and local communities to sustain biocultural diversity, strengthen traditional knowledge and cultivate justice, healing and belonging.

Supported by a Finance Officer and working closely with colleagues across the Leadership Team, you will oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance. You will help ensure that financial information and processes support effective decision-making and the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily financial operations, payments, payroll and tax processes
• Coordinating the preparation of SORP-compliant financial statements
• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring and management reporting
• Preparing financial reports for trustees, donors and internal stakeholders
• Supporting programme teams with budgets and monitoring expenditure
• Ensuring funding is used in accordance with donor and grant conditions
• Overseeing multi-currency transactions and international financial processes
• Managing the annual audit and working with external auditors
• Maintaining effective financial controls, policies and procedures
• Contributing financial insight to organisational planning, fundraising and risk management
• Supporting and developing the Finance Officer

About You

You may hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification or have developed substantial equivalent experience within a senior charity finance role.

You will have strong knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, statutory reporting, audit and financial controls. Experience of donor-funded programmes, restricted funding, international operations or multiple currencies would be particularly valuable.

You will be confident preparing and explaining financial information to non-financial colleagues, senior leaders and trustees. You will also be collaborative, highly organised and comfortable working independently within a remote and values-led organisation.

Experience of QuickBooks or Zoho Books would be helpful, although the ability to confidently use and develop financial systems is more important.

About the Organisation

The organisation works with changemakers and communities to sustain biocultural diversity and cultivate justice, healing and belonging.

For more than two decades, it has worked alongside Indigenous and local communities to strengthen traditional knowledge systems and develop locally rooted responses to ecological and social challenges. Its international network connects changemakers across different regions through mentoring, shared learning and collaborative action.

The organisation is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly welcomes applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Candidates may be interviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable appointment is made.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Manager, Charity Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, International Finance Manager or Charity Accountant. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

We are recruiting a fixed term Finance Administrator (maternity leave cover) to join our wonderful team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the Foundation’s financial administrative processes and supporting the Head of Operations with day-to-day financial tasks.

Suitable candidates will:

• be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol,
• have experience of finance administration, with excellent organisation skills
• have excellent attention to detail
• be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
• enjoy working as part of a small and busy team

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy. The charity aims to support young people to make safe choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol and improving their life skills & resilience. We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK. 

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices and debtor reports
• Assist with monthly reconciliation and data entry
• Process weekly online bank payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist with payroll processing and reporting
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations
• General administrative support 

We are working with an education charity based in Bath to recruit a Finance Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running of its day-to-day finance function.

This is a broad, hands-on role combining financial management, team management and business partnering. Key responsibilities will include:

· Managing day-to-day finance operations and overseeing the finance team

· Producing monthly management information and supporting budget holders

· Maintaining accurate financial records, reconciliations and financial controls

· Supporting budgeting, year-end accounts, audit and VAT returns

· Improving finance systems, processes and ways of working

· Providing clear financial advice and guidance to colleagues across the organisation

We’re looking for someone who is part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or AAT Level 4 qualified with relevant experience, with a strong grounding in financial accounting and management information. You’ll need experience of managing or developing staff, strong Excel and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

This would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on Finance Manager role within a busy, varied and values-led environment.

Full-time or 0.8 FTE considered.

Salary: c £38,000 - £41,000 per annum

Head of Finance

£75,000

Permanent | London | Hybrid

Trace are delighted to be supporting a purpose-led international development organisation with the search for a Head of Finance to join their team.

This is a broad and influential finance leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team across finance operations and administration. It’s an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail while also playing a key role in strengthening systems, controls and organisational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong technical accountant and leader who is looking for a move into the charity sector, or a charity Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a step up.

Key Responsibilities

· Financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting

· Annual statutory accounts and month-end processes

· Audit, governance, compliance and financial controls

· Cashflow, banking and investment management

· Donations management and Gift Aid

· Payroll, payments and financial administration

· Finance systems and process improvement

· Office administration and shared services

· Leading, developing and mentoring a small finance team

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial and management accounting. You’ll ideally bring experience across UK GAAP, Charity SORP, charity accounting, VAT, audit, multi-currency environments and financial systems, alongside excellent Excel skills. Experience with donor management systems would also be advantageous but not a requirement.

Beyond the technical skills, this role would suit someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable operating across a wide range of stakeholders. Someone who can combine strong financial governance with a service-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

Interested? Apply now! 

Are you looking to work somewhere that actually invests in growing its people?

Do you love getting stuck into the day-to-day finance work as much as the bigger-picture strategy side?

Are you keen to be part of a Christian charity that's genuinely changing children's futures?

TLG’s Finance Manager role could be the role for you!

Title: Finance Manager

Location: Hybrid – TLG’s National Support Centre, Bradford, West Yorkshire (40% office-based including Tuesdays)

Salary: £37,066 - £40,090 (FTE)

Hours: Flexible,30 – 37.5 hours per week (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

Reporting To: Director of Finance

Contract: Permanent

About TLG

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian children’s wellbeing charity rooted in the conviction that the local church is central to God’s mission of restoration and hope for children and families. Today, through our existing programmes of Early Intervention and Make Lunch, over 220 churches are partnering with TLG, supporting 4,699 children each year, with 1,059 children and family members connecting into the wider support of the church as a place of belonging, care and hope.

About the Role

As we journey towards our vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a passionate, motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager. 

The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you’ll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.

As someone who has completed or nearly completed their Accountancy qualification, you will be given responsibility in an environment centred on growth. The Finance Manager will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. As you take on this impactful role, we will support and develop you as a leader with sector-leading internal and external training.

Some of the role responsibilities include elements of:

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Budgeting & Planning
• Systems & Processes
• Financial Leadership

Whilst the responsibilities and feel of the role will be familiar to someone with a career in charity finance, the close work with TLG’s commercial subsidiaries, the opportunity to speak strategically in the future of the charity, the focus on career development and the environment of grace and faith encompassing TLG make this role an attractive proposition for anyone who wants to make a difference for Jesus within the finance sector.

About You

You will be a fully or nearly Qualified Accountant who wants to grow in a finance career with an organisation committed to seeing you flourish. You can work well within a high‑performing finance function, bringing strong charity finance experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across the organisation, including with department heads throughout the team. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery of management accounts, budgeting and reporting. Alongside this, you’ll bring an active Christian faith, playing a full part in the spiritual life of the organisation and working sensitively with people of all backgrounds.

Next Steps

For more information about TLG, the role and the person specification, please see the attached Job Pack.

To apply for the position, please send a CV and completed Candidate Bio Details Form to Christian Jobs.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe at Christian Jobs.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights, and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy, and capacity building with our member societies.

Financial control responsibility for accurate, complete, Charity SORP compliant balances in the balance sheet. Review of all monthly balance sheet reconciliations, completeness and of income and expenditure lines and controls accounts. This includes ownership of fixed assets register, KPIs for debtor and creditors aged balances, correct processing of taxes (PAYE/NI and VAT) and banking administration.

Responsible for administering the Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority. Manage and delegate the financial systems. This includes all aspects of systems management, continuous development and full utilisation of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) cloud-based software. Lead and support system-led financial and procedural controls to elevate current practices to meet best practices in accounting and reporting as per IFRS102 and Charity SORP regulatory standards. The role includes change management and process embedding, upskilling end-users and improving user experience.

Business partner across internal and external stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are met. Achieve high level of assurance and integrity in reports including interrogation and correction as required. Support variance analysis and commentaries on all levels of reporting.

Support finance colleagues in delivery of overall Finance objectives when required i.e. absence cover and deputise for the Head of Finance. 

As Finance Officer, you will help ensure accurate financial management, maintain up-to-date financial records, and support budget monitoring and donor reporting across our UK and international programmes. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will be a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, values-driven environment and is committed to delivering high-quality financial support that enables impactful decision-making and organisational growth.

We are searching for a candidate who can work 21 - 28 hours per week on a 24 month fixed term contract. The Full time equivalent salary is £32,857.

Applications to be submitted by 8pm on Sunday 20th September

We aim to hold interviews on Friday 25th September.