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Head of Finance - Interim | £545 per day (Umbrella) | Hybrid | Midlands | 3 months +
For a Children's Trust providing support and social care for children, young people and families in the Midlands, we are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance. Reporting to the Director of Resources, this is a key role in the strategic leadership team helping shape the future of care and support for young people in the area. This role will develop and implement financial strategies, lead the finance function through planning, managing and delivering, and will provide sound advice and decision-making support for the senior leadership team. This roll will be custodian of all financial regulations, statutory requirements and internal policies. The role will be for at least 3 months but could be extended / made permanent.
Main Duties:
- Lead all financial aspects of the Trust including financial planning, management and reporting
- Provide strategic financial advice to the Director of Resources and wider executives to ensure financial and legal obligations are met
- Develop the short-medium-and long-term financial strategy, budgets and forecasts
- Oversee all financial transactions and operations to provide sound financial controls
- Prepare and present all financial reports, annual accounts and management information
- Support stakeholders with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Lead and manage the Finance teams through mentorship and innovation
- Seek improvements to processes and procedures, and improving the financial literacy of non-finance stakeholders through insightful business partnering
Person Specification:
- Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACA, CIMA)
- Experience working at senior level within Local Authority, Government, or Children's services
- Experience of developing and implementing financial budgets and forecasts
- Experience of managing and delivering complex programmes of work
- Experience of providing leadership and direction and partnering executives
- Experience of managing and understanding Local Authority financial issues including financial objectives, complex budgets and strategies relating to service objectives
- Knowledge of national and local policy contexts, and the application of operational policies, statutory regulations and government guidance
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The Organisation
An independent think-tank based in London.
The Job
We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Research funding comes from a mixture of grants/contracts from government, foundations, and (to a lesser extent) corporates.
Responsibilities will include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.
The Person
We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs (grants and donor reporting). The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.
What's in it for you?
The salary available for this role is up to £60,000 per year. The organisation offers approximately 30 days' annual leave (plus public holidays), pension salary exchange (6% employer contribution), an employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. Lunch is provided free every Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment.
Please apply now to be considered!
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Closing Date: 3rd September
Interviews: WC 8th September
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.
We are recruiting two fixed-term contract opportunities for 2 commercial lawyers who wish to make a positive contribution to the charity sector, experience fresh challenges and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
As Legal Advisor, you will join the Risk and Assurance team, part of our Finance & Assurance directorate. Our vision is to be the Society’s single point of truth. We are trusted partners, credible experts, working as one team to be a true enabler to the organisation as it makes an impact to end the devastation of dementia.
Partnership, collaboration, accountability, professionalism and a restless desire to constantly improve are needed in every role across Finance & Assurance. As a Society Legal Advisor, you will work in close partnership with stakeholders across Directorates to deliver a professional, credible, and valued legal service and opinion.
In this role, you will be a visible legal voice in the Society, helping to influence and ensure that the Society is operating safely, legally, and ethically. Liaising with stakeholders, you will provide advice and guidance on commercial, contract, and property-related legal matters, helping to shape risk-informed decision-making.
About you
Joining us, you will have a legal background with a legal qualification and be 3+ PQE.
- You will be a good communicator with the interpersonal skills required to build relationships and form trust and respect throughout the organisation.
- You can absorb and understand the legal issues deriving from the operations of a large and complex organisation, whilst also providing pragmatic and user-friendly legal advice and support, including ad hoc oral advice.
- You can work collaboratively and deliver successful joint outcomes in potentially time-sensitive situations.
- While you may be allocated specific areas of the business to support or asked to focus on areas of legal specialism, you should have a sufficiently broad understanding of commercial legal matters to be able to provide guidance and support across all areas of general law, particularly contracts.
- Knowledge of charity would be a desirable addition.
What you’ll focus on:
- Providing pragmatic, timely, clear legal advice, guidance and support to internal clients on all general legal matters.
- Drafting, reviewing and amending contractual documentation in a manner that is proportionate to the scale and risk of the transaction and to ensure it is compliant with the law, regulations and guidance as well as the Society’s internal policies and procedures.
- Where appropriate, leading on legal negotiations or supporting internal clients with negotiations with counterparties.
- Developing standard legal documents and processes as directed and ensuring that they are up to date and fit for purpose.
- Providing legal training and information for Society staff and volunteers to increase awareness of and manage legal risks.
- Actively contributing to Society projects, strategies, or initiatives where legal input adds value.
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!
About the Role
As Director of Finance, you’ll:
- Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations and team leadership
- Provide critical insight and assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees
- Responsible for executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours.
- Support the financial management of fundraising income and grant funding
- Manage the Facilities function to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises
- Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational effectiveness
- Support the IT and Data protection operations
You’ll be instrumental in helping us deliver our strategic vision with financial clarity, stability, and confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Our partner is seeking a consultant to conduct a review of its finance function, including structure, processes and systems with a view of improving effectiveness and efficiency. This exercise stems from the fact that the finance function of the organisation has developed organically over the course of the organisation’s life and growth, covering the expansion of programmes and the opening of new administrative offices.
Scope of the Review
- Review of the current structure - assess what functions are best delivered in each location, the skillset of finance staff and what capacity is needed in each location to deliver these services.
- Review of the processes and systems; and make recommendations on how processes might be streamlined to address bottlenecks and streamline these.
- Advise on how the finance function might operate more effectively as a global function
- Advise on what IT/systems solutions might further improve efficiency
Requirements
- A qualified senior finance professional with experience of change management within an international not for profit, specifically reviewing the structure of the finance function, undertaking in-depth review and analysis of global processes and systems.
- Experience of working in a complex grant-funded environment with knowledge of full grants cycle management.
- Strong relationship building, communication and influencing skills.
They anticipate this project to start in October 2025, ending in December 2025. The postholder will be working closely with the COO who has a vision of what the change process will entail, alongside two other significant pieces of work the organisation is undertaking at the same time.
Day rate commensurate based on experience.
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The Church
Wycliffe Baptist Church is a thriving evangelical church in East Reading, Berkshire. We are an urban, socially diverse, multicultural and multigenerational church, serving over 400 people across four congregations. We are passionate about seeing lives transformed by Jesus’s love, engaging in ministry and witness to our community in East Reading and beyond.
The Role:
- Maintaining financial policies and procedures
- Income and expenditure reporting
- Banking and managing income and expenditures
- Managing Church budgets and Gift Aid
- Preparing annual accounts
If you have experience in finance and a heart for ministry, we’d love to hear from you!
Start date: As soon as possible
We welcome people from all demographics but require the post holder to profess a Christian faith. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply early if you’re interested!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Finance and Operations star to support the team across finance administration, HR processes, compliance, and operational logistics. You’ll be a key part of the smooth running of the team that enables us to carry out our work making change with young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Education for Industry Group
Full-Time
Permanent
Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
About the role
As Head of Finance for EFI Group, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Group’s financial health, enhancing operational insight, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll lead a high-performing finance team, deliver insightful financial reporting, and act as a key business partner across all functions and subsidiaries. You will take a lead on month-end processes and reporting and preparation for the annual audit. You’ll also line manage, coach, and support junior finance team members, while providing accurate and timely financial information to budget holders across the organisation. Experience with developing integrated finance systems (Sage Intacct is in use) and the ability to work independently are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team where your expertise will directly support key financial decisions and continuous improvement.
About you
- Qualifications: CCAB qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- Experience and Team Leadership: Proven experience in a similar finance role, including managing a team.
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and key accounting functions such as reconciliations and ledger management.
- Passion: Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player.
- Gravitas: Comfortable with business partnering at all levels of the business and liaising with external auditors and banks as needed.
If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Why The EFI?
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Funded professional qualifications, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
- Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
- Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
- Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health.
Salary:
From £58,000 to £60,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience
How to apply/Next Steps:
Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, we will need a completed Application Form.
Closing Date:
8am on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
More Information/Contact us:
For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI website and refer to the job description.
The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner, a leading international not for profit, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead on the financial management of a complex multi-country & multi-grant project. This role will really be suited to someone interested in developing and strengthening systems and processes & providing financial oversight, whilst working with multiple stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial management oversight on the project, verifying project-specific transactions and ensuring that financial data is up-to-date; and ensuring adherence to the organisation’s financial policies.
- Lead the project’s annual budgeting and forecasting process, allocating funds across country and global teams & operations.
- Prepare and deliver timely and accurate financial reports for the organisation’s project, including monthly, quarterly, and donor-specific reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement financial controls and processes to ensure compliance to donors and organisational policies, including tools such as templates, checklists, and manuals.
- Review budgets, quarterly reports and variance analyses, reforecasts, cash requests and agreements from sub-grantees; and ensure that they understand guidance on compliance and financial reporting.
- Treasury management – monitoring and analysis foreign exchange fluctuations, and their impact on project delivery.
- Responsible for supplier management, including reviewing contracts.
- Management of a Finance Officer
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (and holding an active membership with an accountancy body) with experience in designing, developing and strengthening processes and controls for complex multi-country, multi-grants projects.
- Experience in the financial management and administration of grants, including budgeting, forecasting, undertaking analysis & monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience of donor compliance and reporting, including of institutional donors with complex compliance and reporting requirements.
- Experience of working specifically in the context of sub-grantees and implementing partners on the ground.
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, able to analyse complex financial information to provide the full picture on the project implementation, and to be able to present this alongside other analyses and reports to senior internal and external stakeholders clearly and succinctly.
- A strong command of the English language.
- Able to work effectively under pressure
This is a permanent role; the candidate will need to have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation offers hybrid working with the candidate expected to be in the London office at least 2 days/week
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Interim Director of Finance & Operations (Environmental Charity, Home based in England)
Contract: Interim circa £500 a day ltd company, or £75k per annum PAYE , 4-day week, approximately 9-month assignment. Weekly travel to London.
The Opportunity
An exceptional interim Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) is sought to join at a pivotal moment in this organisation’s journey.
Operating in a challenging financial context, with a deficit budgeted for the current financial year following a major change programme, the incoming DFO will play a critical role in restoring financial stability, strengthening governance, and ensuring robust infrastructure across finance, IT, facilities and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership of Finance, IT, Governance and Facilities, ensuring development and implementation of strategies and effective practices across all operational areas.
- Drive financial recovery and sustainability: deliver robust financial planning, budgeting, reporting and control processes, while providing clear and strategic advice to the Board and Executive Director.
- Lead on governance, including regulatory compliance, Board reporting, and supporting a review of the organisation’s dual legal structure (limited company and charitable trust).
- Oversee people management within the Finance team, ensuring high performance, effective development, and clear leadership through a period of significant change.
The Candidate
- Professional accountancy qualification and significant leadership experience at Director level, ideally including the charity sector.
- A strong track record of restoring financial stability and leading organisations through periods of financial and cultural change.
- Experience of managing governance, compliance, IT and central services.
- Excellent judgement, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex issues (e.g. disciplinary/capability cases, compliance matters, decision-making in ambiguity).
For further information and to apply for this exciting interim opportunity, please contact Syed at Civitas Charity Recruitment.
Location: West London (Hybrid working after probation)
Salary: Up to £80,000, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
An opportunity to lead finance at the heart of a values-driven charity.
A dynamic, vibrant London-based community charity is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Finance to join its Executive Team. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping financial strategy, strengthening systems and reporting, and enabling the delivery of ambitious community-focused projects.
The Head of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Board and senior colleagues, oversee a high-performing finance team, and take responsibility for financial planning, compliance, audit, and risk. The role also has oversight of IT strategy and systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support the charity’s growth.
With such a vibrant community and complex organisation chart, this role will require someone who can commit to going to the office full time while in probabtion to get a good understanding of the organisations needs, after 3 month probation a hybrid model of 3 days a week would be adopted.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust reporting and insight to support decision-making.
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Partner with the CEO, Executive Team and Trustees to shape and deliver strategy.
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Oversee financial accounts, forecasting, cashflow and reserves, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
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Provide leadership for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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Support major capital and refurbishment projects with financial planning and oversight.
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Manage the charity’s IT and data strategy, including outsourced IT provision.
About You
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
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Senior-level experience in a complex organisation, ideally in the charity sector.
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Strong track record of financial leadership, reporting and compliance.
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Experience of leading and developing teams.
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Knowledge of charity accounting, VAT and Corporation Tax.
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Collaborative, resilient and values-led, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
Why Join?
This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation with a bold vision for the future. The role offers the chance to make a real difference in shaping financial strategy and enabling large-scale projects that will deliver lasting community impact.
Anyone local to W11 who is looking to make an impact, then this could be what you are looking for.
Why work for us?
At CARE International UK, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by using your financial and data analysis expertise to drive impactful change. As Finance Officer- Planning and Analysis, you will be at the heart of our decision-making process, turning complex data into clear insights. This is a chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged, and where your work will directly contribute to making our operations more effective, efficient, and sustainable.
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You are a highly skilled financial analyst with advanced Excel capabilities and experience using business intelligence tools. You thrive on interpreting and visualising complex data, automating processes, and creating actionable insights for both financial and non-financial colleagues. You are adept at managing multiple priorities, possess exceptional attention to detail, and are committed to data integrity. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, Internal financial Reporting and cross-system reconciliations is essential, and charity sector experience would be an advantage.
About the role
In this role, you will deliver advanced, data-driven insights that inform strategic and operational decisions across CARE International UK. You will design and maintain financial models, produce impactful reports and dashboards, and lead the automation of reporting processes to enhance efficiency. You will play a role as part of the team in annual budgeting and forecasting, cross-system reconciliations, and process improvements. Collaborating across fundraising, programmes, and support teams, you will act as a centre of expertise for analytics, supporting colleagues in best practice reporting and analysis. To succeed, you will need strong analytical and technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to HR.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK
Closing date: 14 September 2025
Interview date: 25 September 2025
Salary: £80,000–£90,000 WTE (4 days a week preferable)
Location: Hybrid (Central London office with flexible working)
Closing date: 7th September
Contact: Rosemary Pini, Allen Lane
An opportunity to shape a better future for children across the UK.
Thrive at Five is seeking a strategic and hands-on Finance Director to join the organisation at an exciting time of growth. With programmes now live in Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, and Middlesbrough—and a new site expected to launch in Scotland later this year—this is a pivotal role supporting national expansion and long-term impact.
As a national charity, Thrive at Five helps children in their early years build strong foundations for life and learning. Working in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, the charity empowers parents and carers while enabling collaborative, place-based action across local systems of support. This work is already making a difference, with early progress recognised in Parliament and featured in recent government initiatives.
The Role
The Finance Director will provide strategic financial leadership across the charity, supporting its mission through robust financial management, long-term planning, and operational oversight. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will work closely with the CEO, trustees, and place-based programme teams to ensure the organisation remains sustainable, agile, and mission-driven.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial strategy, planning, and forecasting
- Overseeing financial operations, systems, and compliance
- Managing restricted and unrestricted funds, budgets, audits, and risk
- Providing high-quality financial reporting to the Board and Finance & Risk Committee
- Supporting fundraising through effective bid modelling and financial insight
- Line-managing and developing finance team members
This is a hybrid role based in Central London (currently Victoria), with flexibility and occasional travel to programme locations.
The Person
Thrive at Five is looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with significant experience at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level—ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong understanding of charity finance, including SORP and fund accounting
- Experience of strategic financial planning and risk management
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to influence at senior levels and build effective cross-functional relationships
- A commitment to Thrive at Five’s mission and values, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves in a growing, fast-paced organisation
Why Join Thrive at Five?
- Purpose-led work: Help give every child the best start in life
- Growth opportunity: Join a high-profile, ambitious charity on a national trajectory
- Flexible working: Hybrid model with supportive culture and work-life balance
- Influence and impact: Be part of a close-knit leadership team shaping strategy and systems
- Professional development: Thrive at Five supports continuous learning and personal growth
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and supporting statement.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:
Rosemary Pini, Business Managerfrom Allen Lane
Finance Business Partner
Salary: c. £55,000–£60,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working – 2 days in office
Location: Central London
A leading international policy institute is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to play a pivotal role in supporting world-class research that shapes debate and drives solutions to global challenges.
About the role
As Finance Business Partner, you will provide strategic financial insight and support to one of the organisation’s flagship research centres. The centre delivers thought leadership on the intersection of environment, society, and international affairs – working with governments, business and civil society to influence policy and accelerate sustainable change.
Embedded within the research centre but working closely with the wider finance team, you will take the lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities. You will also oversee complex grant- and contract-funded projects, helping to ensure that funding is used effectively and reported transparently to international partners and donors.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how financial insight supports high-impact research, strengthen the link between finance and programme delivery, and contribute to a major organisational transformation, including the introduction of a new finance system.
Key priorities in your first six months
- Lead on annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and financial reporting for the centre.
- Oversee project finances, including income recognition, funder reporting and contract compliance.
- Partner with senior researchers and programme managers, ensuring financial information drives decision-making and accountability.
- Support process improvement and system changes as part of a wider finance transformation.
About you
We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in finance business partnering or management accounting, ideally within an international NGO, policy institute, or other research-led, grant-funded environment.
You will bring:
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
- Knowledge of international funding models, including government or foundation grants and contracts.
- The ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with an interest in supporting research that addresses global issues.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your financial expertise with a commitment to advancing solutions on some of the most pressing international challenges of our time.
Location: South Kensington, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: c. £85,000K + generous benefits package
Closing date: 14th September
Contact: Rosemary Pini - Allen Lane
The V&A is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring Deputy Finance Director to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the museum’s financial resilience and supporting its mission to champion creativity in all its forms.
As part of the V&A family of museums, the role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation with a global reputation, a national collection of over 2.8 million objects, and a 5,000-year-old story of creativity told through exhibitions, education programmes, research, and digital experiences.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Deputy Finance Director will work at the heart of the V&A’s strategic and operational decision-making. The postholder will provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, statutory reporting, and compliance across a complex, multi-site organisation.
Key priorities will include:
- Developing and delivering a multi-year strategic financial model to strengthen resilience and support commercial growth.
- Leading the annual business planning cycle and aligning financial plans to strategic objectives.
- Enhancing financial systems, reporting, and processes to improve decision-making and efficiency.
- Championing strong financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the organisation.
- Overseeing statutory accounts, external reporting, and technical advice on VAT, Gift Aid, and other tax matters.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders.
About You
The V&A is looking for a qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with experience leading finance teams in large, complex organisations. You will have:
- A strong track record in statutory accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
- Technical expertise in accounting and charity taxation
- The ability to present complex financial information clearly to varied audiences
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing high-performing teams
- Alignment with the V&A’s values: Sustainability, Equity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Generosity
Why Join the V&A?
The V&A offers an inclusive, values-driven environment where staff are supported to thrive. The museum is proud to be an open and diverse organisation and is committed to a strict zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, or bullying.
Benefits include:
- 29 days’ holiday plus public holidays
- 10% employer pension contribution (post-probation)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Interest-free loans (travelcard, bike, rental deposit)
- Free entry to major museums and exhibitions
- Discounts in V&A shops and cafés
- Employee Assistance Programme and staff social events
How to Apply
For further information or to apply, please contact: Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who has partnered with V&A on this appointment or apply below.