Finance Manager Jobs in London

Want to work for an industry leading charitable organisation in their field of expertise? Are you an experienced Finance Business Partnering professional looking to take your experience to new heights in a role with line management responsibility? Looking to secure a finance role that works directly with the front lines of the cause the charity exists to support? If yes, look no further!

One of the biggest names in the UK Charity sector is currently seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for running the business partnering function for one of the charity’s most high-profile directorates. Leading a small team, you will drive the delivery of targets and high-quality financial information to facilitate sound decision making.

The key duties of this Senior Finance Business Partner are as follows:

• Take the lead in the annual budget setting process for the areas under your remit, working with key stakeholders to understand their visions for the following year.
• Act as the finance subject matter expert for your entities, providing sound analysis and advice to guide decision making.
• Full responsibility for reviewing and consolidating the monthly management accounts for each area under your remit
• Conduct high-level financial analysis and be the critical friend to ensure absolute budget efficiency.
• Lead the team in the production of the directorate’s consolidated monthly and quarterly management information packs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, reviewing their work and providing opportunities for training and development to help them advance their careers.

This is an exceptional chance for an experienced business partnering professional who is excited at the prospect of working at the heart of a charity with a brilliant cause, whilst looking for opportunities to maximise existing processes to ensure the smooth delivery of a business-critical service. Please note that this role will officially be based out of the charity’s head office in Central London, but opportunities to work from home are on offer for three days per week.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience in an FP&A or FBP focused role at a similar level.
• A fully accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Fantastic communication skills and the ability to build credibility with senior level stakeholders.
• A love for challenging the status quo and manipulating data to understand trends and underlying themes.
• A hunger to learn and a proactive mindset.

If you are interested in this Senior Finance Business Partner role, please do not delay in applying as this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

Purpose of the job 

This role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the UK Youth Fundraising team. UK Youth already works with a broad range of exciting corporate partners, including Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, KFC, Burger King and RSA Insurance. This role focuses on identifying and securing new income generation opportunities with Corporate Partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead and secure income from new corporate organisations and achieve new business targets
• Identify new corporate opportunities to add to the new business corporate pipeline
• Pro-actively engage new businesses using a range of methods: e.g. working with senior stakeholders, events, networking, cold calls, emails, LinkedIn
• Develop and strengthen warm relationships with prospective funders and find opportunities to engage them in the work of UK Youth
• Develop corporate bids, budgets and proposals, managing the process across different teams, cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Create and present high quality, persuasive funding bids to C-suite audiences and senior stakeholders
• Present and attend meetings alongside senior leaders and stakeholders at UK Youth
• Work with the Senior Partnerships Manager to identifying new streams of income from different corporate audiences
• Work with the Senior Partnerships Manager to develop the corporate partnerships offer beyond income generation, identifying opportunities for corporate partners to offer their skills and expertise to further UK Youth’s charitable objectives
• Ensure all donations are accurately recorded and recognised, working closely with the finance team
• Ensure that the CRM is up to date and accurate at all times
• Keep up to date with trends, research and data on fundraising and corporate partnerships, helping to inform long-term strategy

Experience we're after

• Demonstratable experience in a sales or corporate fundraising role, working on six – seven figure proposals
• Proven track record of corporate partnerships fundraising/ securing sales targets from new organisations
• Experience of working in a busy and deadline-driven environment and achieving ambitious targets
• Experience negotiating, pitching and presenting to senior (C-suite) internal and external stakeholders 

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)

Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 14th October 2024

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Growing Hope Senior Finance Officer
Location: Hybrid working (2-3 days office based in King’s Cross Mon, Thurs and possibly Fri)
Hours: 37.5 (full time)
Salary: £34,200 - £37,200PA (including London weighting, specialist officer role).

Growing Hope is a charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We aim to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus. Growing Hope was founded in December 2017 and has a vision to see 20 clinics set up across the UK by 2030. We have three clinics, King’s Cross, Brockley and High Wycombe, and we are currently setting up our fourth and fifth clinics in Maidstone and Redbridge. We worked with over 500 children, young people, parents, carers and siblings in 2023. As a national charity Growing Hope has trained over 1,000 professionals & parents. We are continuing to expand, with the set-up of further local clinics on the horizon.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic finance professional with great attention to detail, strong analytical skills and an ability to work in a fast pace environment. The role will report to the Director of Operations and will involve running book keeping, reporting and banking functions as well as overseeing payroll. This role supports the national Growing Hope charity and each of the local charities’ (clinics) accounting for around £1 million collectively each year. You will be joining a small and dedicated national team of eleven.

Job Purpose
Growing Hope requires an experienced finance professional (with part qualifications) who will be responsible for the delivery of internal financial management systems and controls, and for maintaining accurate financial management records, including managing the process of producing annual accounts. This role covers both the national charity and the local Growing Hope charities which are growing across the UK. The national charity raises around £600,000 per year and the local charities around £50,000-£100,000. The Senior Finance Officer will support the charities with day to day book keeping, raising invoices, paying expenses, scheduling payroll payments and running management reports and accounts. This job role also involves advising on budgets for fundraising project proposals and working closely with the supporter engagement team. This individual will be able to communicate effectively with all the relevant parties including the national Growing Hope team, the local Clinic Managers, and local finance trustees who have overall governance of each charity’s finances.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will be discussed and developed as the charity continues to grow.

Book keeping & Finance processes

• Processing of accounts using Quickbooks for each Growing Hope charity in a timely manner (currently 6 small charities)
• Paying expenses and invoices as and when these are approved.
• Liaising with payroll provider and scheduling salary payments for all staff each month.
• Invoicing local Growing Hope charities each month for book keeping, payroll and quickbooks.
• Running gift aid claims and supporting volunteers to run this across the Growing Hope charities.
• Liaising with local clinics and churches to agree payment schedules and giving for each financial year.
• Participate actively in prayer and worship times as part of the team. This includes praying, coaching and supporting Clinic Managers to understand their budgets and financial processes.

Fundraising

• Contributing to the fundraising strategy and development of budgets for fundraising projects.
• Contributing to the wider teams fundraising efforts through networking, and involvement in fundraising and community events.

Reporting

• Updating monthly forecast vs. budget spreadsheets for each local charity and the national charity.
• Leading monthly budget reporting meetings for Senior Leadership Team and Chair of Trustees, using analytical skills to highlight patterns or potential risks or problems arising.
• Create annual reports in partnership with the Clinic Managers and Finance trustee for each local charity and ensure these are independently examined by recruiting and liaising with volunteer accountants.

Payroll

• Liaising with the payroll provider to run payroll for all staff across the Growing Hope charities each month.
• Setting up and running pension payments each month.
• Paying NI payments each month.

General administration

• Set up bank accounts and signatories for local Growing Hope charities, support the local trustees with ensuring all financial processes are set up and working (e.g. bank account, Stripe, Quickbooks, payroll, pensions, HMRC)
• Sending letters and emails as required.
• Maintain data protection and confidentiality in line with Growing Hope’s information governance policy.
• Ensure adherence to Safeguarding and wider Growing Hope policies.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in the charity sector, an interest in additional needs and inclusion are highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL

• Occupational Requirement - This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
• ATT certifications (or equivalent)
• At least three years experience as a finance professional
• Commitment to Growing Hope’s vision
• IT skills – experience of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires
• Excellent knowledge of financial management and budgets
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast paced environment

DESIRABLE

• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks
• Accounting qualification
• Experience, interest in or commitment to a career in additional needs and inclusion
• Interest in or experience of working inthe charity/NGO sector

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant with a community charity focussed on helping children and families, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Finance Assistant you will provide finance support to the charity and report to the Director of Operations.

Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation.

As Finance Assistant, you will:

- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the purchase ledger

- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the sales ledger. Ensuring authorisation and coding of invoices in line with company coding structure

- Be responsible for the production of monthly financial reports

- Work with HR and the outsourced Payroll provider in preparing and processing the monthly payroll, management of PAYE and Pension Payments

- Work with the Director of Operations & Business Manager to prepare annual budgets

The successful applicant will:

- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role

- Hold an accounting qualification such as AAT or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA etc)

- Have experience of producing detailed financial and management reporting to highlight the current position and future risks

- Have excellent computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and Internet applications

- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference? Justice & Care is seeking an experienced Programme Finance Lead to drive and manage the financial processes that support our global efforts to combat modern slavery.

About Us

Justice & Care is an international anti-slavery organization dedicated to addressing slavery and human trafficking, providing vital support to victims, dismantling criminal networks, and advocating for systemic change. We work closely with policy makers, governments, and other key stakeholders to protect communities and bring perpetrators to justice.

Position: Programme Finance Lead

Location: London (Hybrid) or Fully Remote with occasional travel to London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible working options available)

Why This Role?

As the Programme Finance Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in our exciting new ten-year strategy, overseeing financial management for international projects funded by the US State Department and UK Government. You’ll also lead the UK audit process, manage income and expenditure forecasting, and support strategic decision-making through regular financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with country finance leads and programme teams to develop and manage budgets for funding proposals, including full cost recovery.
• Monitor programme spend against budget, advising on financial and compliance decisions.
• Lead on project management of the UK audit process and ensure financial compliance on restricted grants.
• Deliver regular funder income and expenditure forecasting, supporting strategic decision-making with financial insights.
• Act as the finance point of contact for the UK team, managing queries and fostering strong relationships with budget holders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Highly Numerate: Ability to produce, manage, and interpret budgets and financial data.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, especially in financial reporting and compliance.
• Team Player: Passionate about working as part of a global team with excellent communication skills.
• Self-Starter: Motivated, adaptable, and able to take the initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the fight against modern slavery.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
• Growth: Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a new long-term strategy.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to support a global cause, we want to hear from you! Please complete the online process on this platform and we will contact you if your skills match this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply!

Join us at Justice & Care and help us build a world free from modern slavery.

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We are looking for a highly motivated, detail oriented and flexible team player, for this varied and exciting role. In this role, you will provide finance, bookkeeping, and administration support to MD, processing and maintaining all financial records, data and payroll, helping us grow as an organisation while maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

You will also work closely with the Grants Team to provide support in reviewing financial reports and documents from partners.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working across teams and can prioritise work while keeping a professional manner and working to meet deadlines.

Do you want to be part of creating a more just and equitable society? Facing History and Ourselves UK uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Join our growing team to help us ensure more young people grow up to be critical and empathetic thinkers who are equipped to stand up against injustice and play their role as active responsible citizens. You will provide administrative support for our fundraising and operations functions, including human resources and health and safety, provide admin support for our Executive Director and provide logistical support for events.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance and Operations Administrator will be responsible for providing successful administrative support for the general running of the organisation and for our fundraising activity. The post holder provides support to the Executive Director and other members of the team to ensure the smooth running of all non-programme activity. 

We are looking for a well-organised individual who would enjoy being part of a small, passionate team.

Key Duties and Accountabilities
The role will involve four key areas:

• Finance administration; including entering all transactions into Sage (finance management system), raising and processing invoices, processing staff and contractor expenses, supporting preparation finance reports for board and audit.
• Operational administration; including human resource and health and safety administration, supporting administration of the board of trustees, undertaking logistical support for team and board meetings.
• Event support; including supporting event planning and overseeing event logistics for all non-programme events. 
• Administration support for Executive Director; including supporting diary management and undertaking research prior to and following meetings and events.
• Fundraising administration; including administrative support for management of donors, maintaining calendars and scheduling events and meetings, and maintaining the database.

Your Core Competencies, Skills and Experience
(E is essential, D is Desirable)

• Qualifications or work experience (paid or voluntary) relevant to the role. (E)
• Competency with technology, including Microsoft, Google and other software/tools. (E)
• Strong relationship-building skills and an ability to maintain relationships over time. (E)
• Effective communication skills, in writing and orally. (E)
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks. (E)
• Well-organised and detail-oriented. (E)
• Ability to resolve most issues and tasks independently, escalating complex situations. (E)
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality due to the nature of work. (E)
• Commitment to the mission of Facing History. (E)
• Project management skills and experience. (D)
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar database. (D)
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial management system. (D)

There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours due to evening events and the fact that we work closely with Facing History and Ourselves Inc. in the United States, who originated the work and provide support and guidance to the team in the UK. It is expected that this is likely to average one day a week with a later start and finish than usual working hours with reasonable notice given.

There will be some UK wide travel required for the job.

Why work at Facing History and Ourselves? 
Facing History and Ourselves UK is a charity committed to using the lessons of history to inspire teachers and their students to build a world free from bigotry and hate.

We are entering a new three-year strategy to drive growth and give as many schools and teachers as possible the tools and content to empower their students to become upstanding citizens whilst also excelling in their academic performance. We will be developing new ways to extend our reach and scale our work. This administrative role will be key to the smooth running and success of our organisation and supporting the operational, financial and fundraising efforts which underpin the work allowing us to continue to deliver and grow. 

Employees receive 20 days of paid annual leave, all bank holidays and a further four floating / personal days (pro rata’d for part time roles). We provide up to a 5% match on pension contributions and there is an Employee Support Scheme in place.

Facing History and Ourselves UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly values diversity. Based on the current profile of our workforce and our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, which we believe makes an organisation more effective, we particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people living with a disability and people from the LGBTQ+ community. All applications will be assessed based on the candidate’s skills and abilities in relation to the person specification.

Facing History and Ourselves UK is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR 2016. 
Facing History and Ourselves UK is a registered charity, number 1103592.

Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

• Director of Finance
• Salary: c£100,000
• London/Hybrid (min 3 days in the office)

The Courtauld is an internationally renowned university for art history, offering a range of degree programmes to appeal to art historians, conservators and curators.  Our Gallery is set in the magnificent Somerset House, and is home to much loved masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet & Renoir to name a few.  We have an income of £30m and employ 337 staff.

We have ambitious plans for growth with key priorities including expanding our student and visitor numbers, enhancing our estate, integrating data systems, and upgrading our IT and digital infrastructure.

Our new Director of Finance will play a lead role in developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies to help meet our financial objectives. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, your key responsibilities will include;

• Developing strategy, challenging assumptions, and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers
• Setting, monitoring, and overall delivery of the Finance Department operational plan and targets
• Leading the annual budget-setting process, providing a comprehensive business partnering service to budget holders across the organisation
• Proactively managing cash, banking activities, investments, and funding needs, ensuring that the organisation’s cash flow is accurately forecasted and properly managed
• Leading and managing the production of statutory accounts and reports for all Group companies and other returns
• Supporting and developing high-performing teams and processes

We are looking for an inspirational leader who will drive improvements to create a ‘best in class’ finance function.  You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience of financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, reporting and compliance, gained within similarly complex organisations. 

You will have exceptional communication skills which will allow you to support and influence the senior leadership team on all financial matters.  You will also have a keen interest in digital technology, being instrumental in the delivery of the digital transformation.

Benefits include:·

• 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 6 additional ‘closure days’
• Extremely generous pension - Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
• Office location split between Somerset House and Vernon Square
• Hybrid working pattern – 3 days per week in the office
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan

To apply, please include the following:

1. Your full CV.
2. A Supporting Statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your motivation for applying and how you feel you meet the profile of the candidate we are looking for.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications within 24 hours. The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 6th October.

A full candidate pack is available when you click ‘apply’.  If you have any queries, or require any support with your application, please contact Sian Negal at Morgan Law. 

Hours: Part-time three days per week

Salary: £36,400 - £37,580 FTE (Pro Rata - 3 days per week)

Location: Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1 day per week in office)

Closing Date: Monday 9AM on 30th of September 2024

The role

With the growth in demand from businesses to join the B Corp movement, we have created this role to assist the Finance team with a range of activities as we move to a new accounting system that meets the needs and demands of our growing organisation.  We outsource the day to day bookeeping work but the Sales Ledger invoicing will remain in house.

We are looking for a team member who has ideas and thoughts on how to improve the way we work and can input into the development of Finance Policy and Procedures.

Tasks and responsibilities will include: 

• Checking the finance email inbox and other forms of communication, dealing with queries, actioning and/or forwarding as appropriate and capturing all relevant information

• Working with Finance Officer and other team members to ensure completeness of member data such as invoicing address, contact details, pricing and credit terms in relevant databases (Salesforce and Xledger)

• Liaising with the outsourced service and internal staff members to ensure supplier queries are resolved and payments are made in a timely manner

• Working with the Head of Finance to prepare year end information for the external audit

• Working with the current Finance Officer to maintain a centralised record of all relevant communications.

• Assist Debit Card holders with administrative tasks linked to card usage

• Working with Finance staff to document and implement financial processes and procedures

• Assist with continuous improvement of systems, controls and working practices in finance and other areas of the organisation

 Skills and Experience

 Essential (used in short-listing)

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar role

• Great attention to detail, with the ability to grasp information quickly

• Sales Ledger experience

• Wider bookkeeping, year end and external audit experience

• Good spreadsheet and systems skills

• Excellent organisational skills, proactive and use initiative to create improvements and find solutions

• Excellent customer service skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic growing organisation

• Organised with the ability to plan work to meet deadline

Eligible to work in the UK (we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship)

Desirable

• Experience of Salesforce or other CRM
• Experience of Xero or Xledger accounting system 
• Purchase Ledger experience
• AAT qualification
• Credit Control experience

 What we give you

• Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good

• Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working

• Hybrid working (min 1/2 days per week in office)

• Flexible working hours (based around core working hours)

• Opportunity to work 4 days a week 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

• 1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days

• Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!

• Private Medical and Dental cover

• £200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme

• 2 paid volunteer days per year

• Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Income Protection policy

• Working in a flexible office workspace

Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with a uniquely positioned charitable organisation to recruit for a Head of Finance. You will lead a small established team, with a focus on driving a strong business partnering approach with other teams across the organisation. You will also lead the finance team in delivering a full financial accounting and statutory reporting service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Business Partner to step up into a Head of Finance position. Experience supporting fundraising teams will be absolutely essential for candidates.

Day to Day Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the provision of clear and timely management information to Directors (financial and non-financial)
• Develop and maintain business and financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and forecasts
• Drive financial ownership and understanding across the organisation ensuring budget holder knowledge
• Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors
• Provide support to fundraising teams in the completion of funding applications and following bids
• Recommend appropriate reporting process and format for restricted projects
• Ensure a strong internal financial control environment

Essentials:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Ability to review complex financial information and present to different audiences
• Strong Business Partnering experience
• Experience supporting fundraising teams with exposure to individual giving
• Strong knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding

Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered. Please note applications close on Wednesday 11th September.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The role profile is in draft form and will be finalised in conjunction with the successful candidate, to provide the opportunity to shape the role and success factors.

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer 

Team: Finance 

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

Salary: £31,760 - £47,640 (Grade 3) (pending review)

It’s a very exciting time to join the Ramblers. We have been instrumental in helping Britain experience the great outdoors for almost 90 years. But we are looking to the future, not the past.

We know not everyone has the same access to the outdoors, so we’re continue to fight for change. We campaign, protect paths and lead walks so no matter who you are, you can enjoy the benefits of getting out into the fresh air and wide-open spaces.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, helping the charity grow its supporter base and meet our brand goals. Ultimately, you will help open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

About us

You might know us for our group walks, thousands of which take place every week across England, Scotland and Wales.

But there’s a lot more to the Ramblers. Since 1935, we’ve been fighting for the public’s right to enjoy Britain’s landscapes. We do it through campaigning for changes in legislation, opening up green routes in cities, maintaining paths and signposts, saving lost paths … and so much more.

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance officer will lead on the day-to-day financial administration. They will provide a high standard of service in key financial and operational functions to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash management and Banking.

Key responsibilities

• Oversight and maintenance of the purchasing system iDocuments including administrative role, setting up new users and ensuring workflows are configured correctly
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Preparation of BACS payment runs
• Liaison with colleagues and budget holders to ensure:

- Purchase Orders are raised in advance of spend being committed,

- Purchase Orders are correctly coded

- Invoices are correctly matched to POs

- Goods Receipts Notes are created promptly

• Collaborating with suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries, disputes, or outstanding invoices
• Ensuring supplier details are up-to-date, old details are removed and any change requests are checked in line with best practice
• Carrying out spot-checks on procurement documentation pre-audit
• Manage the filing, storage, archiving and security of documents meeting all Data Protection requirements and responsibilities

Month end tasks, including preparation and maintenance of:

• Aged Debtors reports, with detailed notes on overdue invoices
• Aged Creditors reports, with explanations about any outstanding invoices
• Deferred and accrued income balance sheet account reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments schedules, to include posting month end journals
• Reconciliations between iDocuments purchasing system and SUNsystems finance system
• Income analysis and pipeline monitoring
• Ensure all Direct Debit payments and associated invoices are posted in the correct period and reviewed periodically
• Monthly credit card reconciliation
• Posting other month end journals as required

Ad-hoc finance team tasks:

• Support to annual audit process.
• Finance inductions for new staff members.
• Credit card administration

Quarterly tasks:

• Preparation of gift aid claim to HMRC

Impact

• Impact: This role is a key player in the finance team and will be crucial in ensuring the Ramblers’ finances are run professionally and efficiently, and our budget holders are well-supported to help them to manage the budgets for their areas.

Other

• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation

The Person

Qualification

• AAT Level 4 or CIMA/ACCA part-qualified (minimum)
• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge: This section specifies the theoretical understanding or specific expertise needed for the role. 

• Knowledge of and experience in Accounts Payable, including making BACS payments
• Extensive experience of working within an Accounts Department preferably in the non-profit sector
• An understanding of basic book-keeping
• Solid working knowledge of Excel is essential
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (SUNsystems preferred)

Skills

This section details the specific abilities and competencies required to perform the job effectively:

• Exemplary attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication aptitude
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, as well as familiarity with accounts and purchasing software (experience with SUNsystems and/or iDocuments desirable)
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines, exhibiting exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Able to identify coding inaccuracies and take appropriate corrective action
• Aptitude for identifying problems, generating solutions, and implementing them effectively
• Strong ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and maintain orderly work processes
• Expertise in addressing user needs, resolving issues, and providing excellent service
• Ability to generate new ideas and approaches to improve processes or products

Experience

This section specifies the practical, hands-on experience required for the role:

• Proven experience of working in a finance team
• Experience working with different departments or teams within an organisation
• Knowledge of finance in the not-for profit sector

Personal Attributes

• Proactive communication with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels
• Self-starter: Takes initiative and is motivated to go beyond basic job requirements
• Dependable: Trustworthy and responsible, ensuring tasks are completed accurately
• Detail-Oriented: Pays attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in work
• Personable: Friendly and approachable, able to build rapport with colleagues and clients
• Innovative: Embraces new ideas and technologies to improve processes
• Willingness to learn and attend appropriate training and development courses and opportunities
• Commitment to excellence and being part of a high performing team

Salary on appointment

This statement outlines the salary policy for the job role.

• Salary Range: The role has a defined salary range from £31,760 (the minimum salary) to £47,640 (the maximum salary).
• Initial Salary Offer: The initial salary offer will be at the bottom of the range or possibly up to 10% above the base salary, depending on the candidate's skills and experience.

This approach is designed to ensure that new hires are compensated fairly but within the structured pay range for the role.

The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Values and Behaviours 

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

 Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.   

  Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.   

  Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.    

  Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.  

Role: Finance Officer

Duration: Approx. 3-4 months (September to January)

Hours: 35 per week

Hybrid Working: 2 days a week in the central London office, with more time in the office during training.

Salary: £26K - £30K

Are you passionate about making a difference? We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Officer to join a leading charity that empowers young people and changes lives. In this key role, you will help manage and process their income, working with the CRM database Raiser’s Edge to ensure all donations are handled efficiently and accurately.

As the Finance Officer, you'll be working closely with both the Finance and Fundraising teams, ensuring seamless income reconciliation and supporting the ongoing development of a new CRM system launching in February 2025.

What You’ll Do:

• Administer and process all incoming donations, including from their website, postal, phone, and third-party platforms like JustGiving and Enthuse.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure donations are coded correctly and help prepare Gift Aid claims.
• Provide top-notch supporter care, managing donor correspondence and maintaining donor records.
• Assist with the design and maintenance of the CRM database for effective data selection and reporting.
• Support the Finance Team with income reconciliation and administrative duties.

What We’re Looking For:

• A motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies.
• A strong team player who can manage their workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• A passion for working with CRM systems, with experience using Raiser’s Edge being a bonus.
• An enthusiastic communicator who can engage colleagues in the effective use of the database.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Permanent Full Time

Circa £25,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are looking for a capable and highly motivated person to join our Finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to assist with providing an efficient transaction processing service for the Fund. This is an entry level role, training and development will be provided. The right person will have good IT and numeracy skills, be able to pay attention to detail and have a strong work ethic. Being a good team player and having excellent communication skills is important. If successful you will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for the work of the team and the Fund.

The role is based in our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 26th September 2024, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will most likely take place the following week.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

The Role

 The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead and oversee financial management of key programme areas for the organisation.

• Provide financial analysis and commentary to support in strategic decision making in relation to programme areas
• Ensure financial and management reports are presented in an accessible way to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike
• Finance business partner across programme management teams to support in financial management reporting
• Support in the production and review of management accounts
• Create and deliver financial plans for programme areas including forecasting and reporting on performance against budgets.
• Liaise with wider team to ensure donor reporting standards are met for donor financial reports
• Staff management one finance business partner and be responsible for their development

What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working arrangements: 1-2 days per week in the office (central London)

Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

Annual Leave: 25 days + 3 days at Christmas + Bank Holidays

Regular staff social events and clubs

Employee assistance programmes covering health and wellbeing support

About You

• You will be a finalist level or fully qualified accountant.
• You will have strong communication skills and be adept at presenting financial analysis and information to non-finance stakeholders.
• You will have a passion for human rights and the global charitable work the organisation undertakes.
• Previous sector experience may be advantageous though is not a prerequisite – candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply.