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Goodman Masson are working with a small national children’s charity that provides life-changing specialist nursing care to over 40,000 seriously ill children across the UK.
They are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal hands-on leadership role that blends high-level strategy with the management of the charity’s core infrastructure.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the financial health and operational effectiveness of the entire organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring the charity remains sustainable, compliant, and efficient as it scales its impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Finance: Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while managing month-end/year-end close and annual audits.
- Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, including IT, facilities, vendor relationships, and organisational risk.
- People & Culture: Oversee HR operations, payroll, and benefits, while contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Leadership: Serve as a key member of the SLT, advising the Board of Trustees on the financial implications of strategic initiatives.
The Candidate
You will be a proactive, collaborative leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Experience in a leadership role within the charity sector.
- Proven experience leading HR or administrative functions.
- A strategic thinker capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines under pressure.
Salary range is £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits (including 7% non-contributory pension)
Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office, which is in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
Your new company
My client is a well-respected London-based charity.
Your new role
My role is a part-time Finance Officer, 3 days per week. This is a varied role, duties will include:
- Accounts payable and staff expenses
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including suspense accounts- Download and post monthly credit card statements to financial system - Review and process credit card claims on financial system - Process weekly staff expenses for payment- Set up new employee vendor accounts - Run the weekly payrolls at least once per month and cover payroll runs when the Payroll Manager is on leave- Assist the Payroll Manager with ad hoc payroll tasks- Ensure payroll processes are compliant and all data is accurate and up to date.- General ledger & month-end tasks- Prepare journals for depreciation - Support preparation of monthly cashflow reporting
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in a Finance Officer role as well as strong payroll experience. Good knowledge of financial software is also essential, as well as strong Excel skills.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-respected London-based organisation in a varied role on a part-time basis.
What you need to do now
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Head of Finance
We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team in this strategic support role sitting on the Senior Leadership Team.
Experience within the charity or not for profit sector will be highly preferred, and applicants with a strong understanding of charity finance, regulatory requirements, and restricted funding environments are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position: Head of Finance
Location: Hybrid London, Birmingham or Manchester (typically one day per week in the office)
Hours: Part-time, 80% or 28-hours per week (with flexibility on working hours and schedule to suit the candidate)
Salary: £43-50,000 per annum (FTE) depending on skills and experience
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 9th March 2026.
Join a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
The Role
This role ensures that the SLT has a clear understanding of the organisation’s financial position and funding landscape, enabling informed strategic decision-making and operational delivery. You will oversees the organisation’s finance function and some HR administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while providing expert guidance and support to staff, budget holders, and the leadership team.
Main responsibilities include:
- Strategic Finance Support
- Operational Finance Management
- Line Management
- Systems & Process Development
- Collaboration and cross-organisational support
About You
We are looking for someone with experience in a senior finance role, ideally in a charity or non-profit or commercial environment. You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent with experience of managing day-to-day finance operations, including payments, expense processing, and reconciliations.
You will also have experience of:
- Overseeing payroll processing and some HR administration.
- Line-managing staff or consultants.
- Preparing and presenting management accounts, forecasts, and reports to senior management, Finance Committees, or Boards.
- Supporting budget holders and colleagues to manage budgets effectively.
- Providing strategic financial and HR advice to leadership teams.
- Interpreting complex financial and HR information and provide actionable recommendations.
Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.
Employee Benefits
As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:
- Great holiday entitlement
- Training including degree-level qualifications
- Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
- Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
- Interest-free travel season ticket loans
- Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
- Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
- 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
- Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
- Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
- Laptop and mobile phone
Other areas of experience may include Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Charity Accountant, Deputy Head of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Financial administration
Administration of the donations inbox, liaising with current donors and prospective donors for simple queries. Ensuring good organisation of the inbox with a clear labelling system.
Draft donation acknowledgement letters for donors to acknowledge donations received.
Management of donations management system (Raisers Edge), including:
review of potential duplicate donor records
ensuring accurate documentation and declarations for Gift Aid donors
making edits and updates to donor records as and when required.Maintenance of the tracker for Raisers Edge issues to ensure these are managed and dealt with appropriately.
Follow up with donors who have expressed an interest in Gift Aid.
Liaising with the Comms team to ensure maintenance of supporters contact list.
Digital archiving of paper-based records held within the Finance Department.
Support Finance Managers with the organisation of the shared drive and the Sharepoint site.
Management of Finance policy and procedure documents library on the shared drive, ensuring these are up-to-date and accessible to staff.
Scan letters received for finance and deal with these appropriately (sharing with the relevant individual and/or filing on the shared drive).
Download bank statements on a daily basis and save on the shared drive.
Financial controls
Reconciliation of simple balance sheet accounts (e.g. petty cash, debit notes, deposit accounts) on a monthly basis.
Rconciliation of properties bank accounts and deposit accounts on a monthly basis.
Support the Finance Officer (Income) with donations collections and trips to the bank to deposit cash and cheque donations, ensuring all cheques and cash received are banked promptly and securely.
Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts, particularly with regard the provision of supporting documentation.
Host finance inductions for all new staff members.
Financial processing
Manage the corporate credit card process and user register, including onboarding of new users.
Issue monthly credit card statements to staff members for their expenses submissions.
Conduct first finance review of monthly credit card submissions and collate the supporting documentation submitted, ready for posting.
Collate Out of Pocket expenditure claims and conduct a first review of these before processing by the Finance Officer (Expenditure).
Support the Finance Officer (Income) with quarterly donor pledge statements process.
Post property and Victoria Hall interest, bank sweeps, and charges into Business Central.
Supporting others
Perform any other financial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller, Properties Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Operations.
Supporting Finance Officers (Income and Expenditure) and covering key tasks in their absence.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications
Educated to A-Levels (desirable).
Experience
Experience using Excel and MS Office suite.
Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision; ability to anticipate issues or scenarios, and to address them proactively
Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements (desirable).
Skills
Highly organised with good administrative skills.
Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
Fluent in oral and written English.
A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
Knowledge
Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics.
Awareness of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation.
Attributes
Demonstrates equity, transparency and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust.
Respectful of diversity; sensitive towards others; open and understanding toward other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths; demonstrates compassion and empathy; is courteous to others with respect for their background, religion, gender and age.
Behaviours
Communicates clearly and concisely; expresses complex ideas in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs.
Is a supportive team player, collaborates creating a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning. Is proactive in teamwork.
Enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems.
Builds, maintains and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, changes approach to achieve desired results if required.
Has a customer focused approach, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.
Inspires self and others to greater performance, professional standards and results; likes to get things done; accepts new challenges and opportunities; gives and receives timely balanced feedback.
Internal Relationships
AKF (UK) finance team
Wider AKF (UK) colleagues
External Relationships
Individual Donors
Raiser’s Edge supplier (Blackbaud)
Application Details:
Must have right to work in the UK.
Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be supporting a UK education charity in their search for an interim Finance Manager to join their team on a part-time (3 days per week) basis. This is a key role within a values driven organisation committed to equity, learning, integrity and positive social impact. The position is based in Camden Town, with hybrid working available.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on financial management. You will play a central role in supporting organisational resilience, ensuring strong governance, and enabling the charity to plan confidently for the future.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
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Overseeing all financial systems, processes and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance and strong financial stewardship.
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Leading budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with colleagues across the organisation and producing clear, meaningful financial insights for senior leadership and trustees.
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Producing monthly management information and ad hoc reports, combining financial and nonfinancial data to support strategic decision-making.
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Maintaining robust cashflow forecasts and ensuring adequate reserves to support both current operations and future initiatives.
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Working closely with fundraising teams to support funding applications, restricted fund management and income reporting.
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Supporting governance and risk management, ensuring financial controls are strong, transparent and aligned with regulatory requirements.
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Line managing a Finance Assistant and overseeing payroll through an external bureau.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
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A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
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Substantial experience as the senior finance professional within a small organisation or charity, using insight to guide decision-making.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and present financial information clearly to nonfinance colleagues and trustees.
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Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions focused mindset.
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A genuine commitment to the organisation’s mission and values, including equity, learning, integrity and social responsibility.
Desirable experience:
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Charity sector financial management and reporting.
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Familiarity with Xero and/or Salesforce.
If you are a collaborative, values aligned finance professional who can balance strategic oversight with operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
The Finance team provides finance and budgeting support to staff, managers and members of PCS. The department is about to embark on a digital transformation that will modernise how the Finance department operates for the Union. We are looking for a Head of Finance that will drive and lead this project whilst maintaining continuity of service operation to the union, members and staff and, to join a progressive union that values collaboration, integrity, and social impact.
Salary and Location
- Band 5, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19
- Starting salary: London £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a. or Regional £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689, in annual increments (pay award pending)
- PCS Clapham or Regional office
Successful candidates for the post of Head of FInance will be able to demonstrate:
You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA) and or have an MBA with:
- 5 years proven experience of managing a successful finance team
- Proven experience in strategic financial leadership
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, compliance, and reporting
- Project management and delivery in a financial setting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Management of internal and external audit processes
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of the trade union movement
The main duties of the Head of Finance role include:
- Strong leadership and effective management of the finance team
- Lead and manage the implementation and optimisation of a new finance system to ensure cost-efficiency through service reviews and technology adoption
- Deliver strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders
- Lead the unions financial services, focusing on complex and high-impact areas
- Support medium and long-term financial planning for the Director of Central Services and Senior Management Team
- Oversee management accounts, year-end financial reports, and budget cycles
- Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and regulatory reporting (e.g., AR21)
- Provide accurate financial data and strategic insights to decision-makers
- Strengthen audit processes and investment oversight
- Ensure integrity in transaction processing and ledger management
- Maintain compliance with data protection and service level agreements
- Support supplier relationship management
Excellent people and leadership skills combined with strong analytical skills, and problem solving ability, and an understanding of up-to-date finance technology will all be essential requirements for a successful Head of Finance.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews will be held in person at PCS Clapham: Wednesday 25 March 2026
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF FINANCE
Ref: 0326
Grade: Band 5, London or Region
Salary:
London Spine points 21-17
London Starting salary £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a.
Regional Spine points 23-19
Regional Starting salary £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689
Location: PCS Clapham (London) or PCS regional offices
Purpose of the job:
Management and leadership of the PCS Finance Team and the provison of strategic financial advice to the National Executive Committee and other bodies.
Responsible for the management of the compilation and production of all management accounts, PCS annual audit, budgets, cash-flow and financial planning reports and annual reports.
Responsible for the integrity and completeness of the accounting records, ensuring taxation compliance.
To manage the modernisation of PCS finance system and to work with our providers to introduce digital products to support PCS primary financial accounting management system.
To engage stakeholders and drive strategic change to optimise the efficiency of the financial operations and contribute towards PCS overall strategic direction of the PCS Union.
Responsible to: Director of Central Services
Responsible for: Internal Audit & Funding Manager and Finance & Budget Manager
Contacts
External:
PCS members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, Legal, pension and other advisors. TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies. Senior Government Officials, Ministers, MPs, pressure groups, campaigning bodies and media, Auditors, financial institutions and Investment Managers.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across Regions and Departments
Main duties and responsibilities
1.People Management
- Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for Finance Team and Director of Central Services
- Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service to develop and improve the skills and efficiency of the Finance team
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
- Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training for the Finance Team
- Proactively promote diversity and inclusion in line with the wider PCS approach
- Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
- Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance in consultation with line manager
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
- Work effectively with lay officials. Provide advice to and lead relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
- Deputise for line manager when required
2.Strategy and Advice
- Ensure the provision of strategic financial advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders
- Provide leadership in delivering the unions Financial Services, having direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas to support the delivery of the unions objectives
- Prepare and manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets
- Provide medium and long term financial planning support to the Director of Central Services and Senior Management team
- Oversee reviews of service prices and providers, making proposals for savings and change, seeking to exploit changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible, in line with budgetary and policy constraints
- Oversee statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information within the Finance department
- Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
3. Strategy and Advice
- Ensure the provision of strategic financial advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders
- Provide leadership in delivering the unions Financial Services, having direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas to support the delivery of the unions objectives
- Prepare and manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets
- Provide medium and long term financial planning support to the Director of Central Services and Senior Management team
- Oversee reviews of service prices and providers, making proposals for savings and change, seeking to exploit changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible, in line with budgetary and policy constraints
- Oversee statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information within the Finance department
- Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
4.Finance Systems
- Manage the introduction, implementation and continuous monitoring of a new finance system to provide effective budget management at every level of the union
- Provide detailed financial data and reporting, including management accounts and strategic advice, to the National Executive Committee/Senior Management Team
- Provide straightforward access to budgets for all budget holders to facilitate better planning and cash flow management
- Ensure resources are optimised to enable good decision-making across each command area
- Review and update where necessary current audit processes to ensure compliance with the Trade Union Certification Officer
- Provide investment oversight, forecasting, and asset management to the Director of Central Services, and produce relevant information to support spending and investment decisions
- Ensure controls are in place and adhered to, to manage management override risks
- Maintain professional financial relationships with suppliers and customers
5.Operational Management
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of the unions transaction processing at all times
- Ensure all liabilities are recorded, payments made, receipts banked and ledgers managed in line with best practice
- Ensure all service level agreements are adhered to by the Finance department, and developed where necessary
- Ensure data protection adherence and finance systems are secure
- Assist the Director of Central Services in managing relationships with suppliers
6. Group and Branch Funding
- Oversee PCS work with Special Member Auditors to ensure the completion of union group and branch audit procedures in line with rules and Finance Committee requirements
- Provide assistance to group and branch treasurers, including training courses
- Provide reports as required for the Finance Committee
- Ensure expenses are paid in line with Service Level Agreement requirements
7. Finance Training and good practice
- Participate in the dissemination of financial knowledge across the union. Organise and participate in periodic financial training programmes for budget-holders, treasurers and members
8. Communication
- Draft complex communications including briefs, reports, business cases, for internal and external stakeholders
- Draft papers, policies and regulations in relation to financial management
- Communicate with members by producing circulars and briefings, and by addressing meetings and conferences etc
- Represent PCS where necessary and liaise with outside professional bodies such as auditors
- Provide financial information as required by other areas of the Union, in particular treasurers, or other bodies
9. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working and collaboration
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance to team members
- Manage and co-ordinate staff on issues arising from new working practises, one off projects, or annual projects such as conference
10.Equality
- Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination
11.General
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Unions policy objectives including the PCS planning process
- At all times implement and promote the PCSs equal opportunities policy adhering to the PCS Values
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of health and safety at work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion. (e.g. attendance at Annual Delegate Conference)
Person Specification: HEAD OF FINANCE
Ref: 0326
Date: January 2026
Location: London or Region
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
QUALIFICATION
- Qualification in Finance and/or Business Management (ACA,ACCA,ACMA,CIPFA,) and/or MBA with minimum of 5 years' proven management experience in finance
EXPERIENCE
- People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
- Experience of working at strategic management level in finance
- Management accounts production and compilation of year end accounts, external reports and audit processes
- Management of payroll and pensions administration
- Project management and delivery in a financial setting
TRAINING
(including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- Management Accountancy
- Financial management and taxation including VAT, Corporate tax and PAYE compliance
- Contract and regulatory compliance management
- Impact and use of Financial Digital and IT applications
- An understanding of and a commitment to trade unions
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to provide strategic and policy implementation advice and guidance
- Proficient with Reporting, Data Analytics tools and performance metrics
- Ability to deliver and adapt financial training to audiences without financial knowledge/expertise
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is a professional body which champions global water and environmental management excellence. With a community of thousands of members and organisations in over 89 countries, CIWEM’s mission is to build a global community of water and environmental professionals dedicated to working for the public benefit.
Ivy Rock Partners is partnering with CIWEM to recruit a new permanent Director of Finance & Commercial Services. Reporting into the Chief Executive, and overseeing key directorates of finance, governance, facilities and IT, this is a critical role for the organisation and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key duties will be as follows:
- Lead the finance department, ensuring the smooth running of in-year operational finance milestones and leading on financial strategy for the organisation
- Manage the annual budgeting process and in-year review of budgets and forecasts
Manage the year-end audit process including managing the relationship with external auditors - Manage non-finance directorates including governance, facilities and outsourced IT providers
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors and wider SLT members
- Lead in the professionalisation of services and processes, including automation of processes and systems
- Review governance policies and ensure that effective internal financial controls are in place
- Staff management of three direct reports and a wider team of finance and non-finance professionals
About You
- You will be CCAB qualified or equivalent
- Have operated at Director level in previous organisations leading financial operations and strategy
- Exposure to or understanding of working in an SME organisation with the ability to be ‘hands on’ where needed
- Previous experience in the charities, not-for-profit or similar sector is highly desirable.
What’s in it for you
- Salary of £95,000 per annum
- Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the London-based office and remainder from home
- Up to 9% employer contribution pension scheme
- Candidates with requirements for flexible working are encouraged to apply and enquire
- Opportunity to work for an organisation on the forefront of addressing global environmental challenges.
Interviews to be held in March 2026. Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with CIWEM in the appointment of this position, please apply for further details or contact Holly Arrowsmith.
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Helping to build a future where everyone with cystic fibrosis can live a life unlimited
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic condition affecting more than 11,000 people in the UK. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a future shaped by access to care, treatment, and support.
Since 1964, Cystic Fibrosis Trust has existed for one reason: to ensure that people with cystic fibrosis can live longer, healthier lives — without limits imposed by their condition. We provide information and support, fund vital research, influence policy, improve care, and stand alongside people with CF at every stage of life.
We are at a moment of real progress. New treatments and advances in care are transforming outcomes and expectations. However, many challenges remain, and the decisions we make now — about how we invest, prioritise, and operate — will shape lives for decades to come.
That is why this role is so critical.
The opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Resources to help ensure the Trust is financially strong, operationally effective, and strategically equipped to deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis.
This is not just a finance leadership role. It is a mission-critical position at the heart of the organisation, where sound financial stewardship, thoughtful investment, and values-led decision-making directly support better outcomes for the CF community.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a key strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. With oversight of a £15m budget, you will lead a multidisciplinary directorate encompassing Finance, IT and digital transformation, People and Organisation Development, Strategy and Business Intelligence, Facilities, and Company Secretariat functions.
Your leadership will enable the Trust to:
- Make confident, evidence-led decisions in a complex and changing environment
- Invest wisely in services, research, people and digital capability
- Strengthen governance, resilience and long-term sustainability
- Ensure our systems, processes and culture support excellence, inclusion and impact
A significant element of the role will be leading the Trust’s digital and IT transformation, including the delivery of a new CRM system in 2026 — a critical enabler of how we understand, support and engage with our community.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant with senior-level experience and the credibility to operate at Board and executive level. More importantly, you will be motivated by purpose — understanding that financial strategy, governance and operational excellence are not ends in themselves, but tools to change lives.
You will bring:
- A strong track record of strategic financial leadership
- Experience guiding organisations through change and complexity
- Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and Boards
- A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that brings out the best in people
- A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Alignment with our mission, values and belief that everyone with CF deserves a life unlimited
Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is desirable, as is understanding of — or lived experience of — cystic fibrosis.
Why join us?
At the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, your expertise will directly support people living with a life-limiting condition — today and in the future. You will help ensure that the resources entrusted to us by our supporters are used wisely, ethically and boldly to deliver lasting change.
If you are a senior leader who wants your work to truly matter, this is an opportunity to make a profound difference.
A satisfactory DBS check will be required for this role.
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
We will consider full time (35 hours per week) candidates or part time (minimum 28 hours)
Recruitment timings
· Application deadline Sunday 08/03/26
· Shortlisting Wed 18/03/26
· First stage interviews w/c 23/03/26
· Final interviews w/c 30/03/26
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter via the link. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas, via the Allen Lane agency website.
We will be meeting with candidates on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to close the application process early. As such, an early application is highly recommended.
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This is a key role within our Finance team, combining technical expertise, team supervision, and strategic support. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and Senior Management Team to provide clear, accurate financial information that helps guide decision-making across our ministries.
You will play a central part in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and ensuring compliance while helping us honour God through faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
Key responsibilities include:
· Financial Reporting & Management Information
· Team Supervision
· Statutory Accounts & Audit
· VAT
Essential:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualified (Applied Skills and Strategic Professional level completed)
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and statutory accounts
- Experience supervising or supporting finance staff
- Solid understanding of VAT processes
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
- This role requires a basic DBS check
Occupational Requirement:
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
Strategic Finance and Operations Director leading finance, HR, IT and compliance for a national lifesaving charity and its commercial subsidiaries.
- Location: Worcester / Hybrid (2–3 days a week in office)
- Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary birthday day off; private health and life assurance; Life Assurance Scheme; Enhanced Society Sick Pay
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to shape the future of a national charity? Do you have the experience and will to lead finance, HR, IT and compliance with authority and clarity?
Charisma Charity Recruitment has partnered with Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to appoint a new Director of Finance and Operations. RLSS UK saves lives by leading in water safety education, lifeguarding and drowning prevention, with a thriving commercial directorate and a new 2025–2030 strategy.
Reporting to the CEO and leading the corporate services directorate, you will hold accountability for financial stewardship across the charity and its subsidiaries, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
You will:
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, reserves and risk to secure long-term sustainability
- Prepare annual accounts under Charity SORP and report at Board level
- Lead HR, IT, compliance and facilities, driving performance and accountability
- Strengthen corporate governance and regulatory relationships
- Contribute as a key SLT member, shaping strategy and major projects
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with senior charity experience, commercial acumen and the credibility to operate at Board level.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: EOD Thursday 2 April 2026
Interviews with RLSS UK: w/c 13 April 2026 onwards
We are a small, dynamic charity delivering community-led projects and initiatives that seek to both empower and improve the lives of family carers living across Wales.
The Finance and Governance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day financial management, governance support, and administrative oversight of the charity. This role ensures accurate and timely reporting of financial data, effective management of budgets, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for finance and audit. Additionally, the postholder provides key governance support, facilitating the smooth running of the Board of Trustees, maintaining company records, staff records, and ensuring HR policies are reviewed and adhered to.
This position is crucial for maintaining the charity’s operational integrity and supports strategic decision-making by providing robust financial insight and governance expertise.
The role will also play a key role in identifying/sourcing funding for enabling sustainability, by working alongside the Director in drafting proposals/bids.
The post will also work closely with the Project and Engagement Coordinator and Policy & Impact Officer to help support the successful delivery of our projects through budget management and supporting the production of evidence of impact reports.
This is an integral role within the organisation that brings together key organisational, financial and people skills to enable us to continue to make a meaningful impact for families across Wales.
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The Sussex Beacon is at a pivotal moment in its history as we move to re-instate our clinical care and evolving our hospice offer to become the first LGBTQ+ Hospice with a specialism in HIV palliative care.
As Finance Manager at The Sussex Beacon, you will be joining a small but agile senior management team helping us to drive forwards our strategy and business planning.
We’re looking for a Finance Manager with strong experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting to ensure our day-to-day finances and budgets run smoothly while supporting effective long-term decision-making. You’ll bring insight, structure, and clarity, turning data into decisions that make every penny count for the communities we serve.
You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with our volunteer Finance Director to ensure that we meet regulatory requirements and provide accurate information to our Board of trustees.
Please send your CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Finance Officer to provide administrative support to the Americas & Caribbean Programme (A&C), and to ensure the timeliness, quality and effectiveness of its financial management, assisting the Americas & Caribbean team to produce, manage and report against programme and project budgets and to strengthen fundraising and administration of projects.
You will have proven experience in a similar finance and administration role. Your excellent budgeting and financial analysis skills will enable you to support Programme Managers and the Finance Business Partner in solving finance problems and ensuring up to date and accurate financial reports. You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills and be a strong team player. You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build positive organisational relationships. Fluency in English and Spanish are essential.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes, including the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 March 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 30 March 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The role
Job title: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Farringdon/hybrid working
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial information and supporting effective financial management across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate financial records and overseeing bookkeeping processes
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Assisting with project finance tracking and reporting
- Ensuring compliance with financial procedures and controls
- Working closely with non-finance stakeholders to provide clear financial insights
We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and confident working with financial data.
You will have:
- Experience working within a finance function
- Strong bookkeeping and financial reporting experience
- Good knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Sage 50 or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience supporting budgets and management accounts
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- AAT qualification or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent experience)
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
If you’re looking for a varied finance role where you can make a real impact and develop your skills further, please send your CV to TPP Recruitment [email protected]
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.
Lawrence Batley Theatre, located in Huddersfield, presents a wide-ranging year-round programme of in-house and visiting productions, from drama to comedy, contemporary dance to musical theatre, circus and pantomime. We believe in the power of live performance to bring people together, spark imagination, and strengthen communities. We bring world-class shows to audiences on their doorstep, champion outstanding home-grown talent, and provide a welcoming space for everyone in our community.
Lawrence Batley Theatre is run by a passionate team of arts professionals, volunteers and freelance artists, supported by a committed board of trustees. From front of house to backstage, we are united by a shared belief in the following values:
- We make an impact - What we do makes a difference to people’s lives every day.
- We are proud - We are a theatre with a heart and we are proud of our people and our place.
- We are creative - We are imaginative and we have a creative approach to everything.
- We are inclusive - Everyone belongs here. No matter their age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or personal circumstance.
- We have integrity - We are trustworthy and honest. We strive to be an ethical and sustainable organisation. We do the right thing.
The Head of Finance is a full-time, on-site/hybrid role based at Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield. The role will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making. The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets.
Personal Attributes
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior finance or financial management role.
• Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
• Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and experience using financial systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Application Deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon.
Interviews: Thu 26 March
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board’s Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year’s service.
For more information please download the recruitment pack, and to apply send in your completed application form and an equality monitoring form to the addresses found on the form by Thu 5 March at 12noon.
We make magic happen. We champion outstanding home-grown talent. We bring world class shows to Huddersfield We are a welcoming place for our community
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