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Harris Hill are delighted to be working exclusively with this national charity to recruit their new Finance Manager. (Hybrid)
- Location: Near Milton Keynes
- Reporting to: Director of finance and operations
- Salary: c£50.000pa - £52.000pa
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Hybrid Working: 50% of your time will be based at their offices near Milton Keynes
- Hybrid Working extended: Split weeks are available ( 2 days one week, 3 days the other)
About the role
The Charity is looking for a talented and motivated Finance Manager to join us at an exciting point in our journey. As we are now halfway through delivering our 2030 strategy, this role offers a unique opportunity to play a central part in strengthening their financial sustainability and enabling the association to achieve its long-term ambitions.
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management whilst driving continuous improvement across our finance processes and systems. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will be a trusted partner to budget holders and colleagues across all departments.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading all aspects of financial management, reporting, and controls
- Producing timely and accurate management accounts and forecasts
- Supporting budgeting and financial planning across departments
- Ensuring compliance with charity and financial regulations
- Improving finance systems, processes, and reporting insight
- Supporting and developing colleagues in financial understanding and best practice
About you
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach:
- Fully or part-qualified accountant (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a similar finance role
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly
- Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies
- A proactive, approachable mindset with a passion for enabling others
- Charity sector experience is desirable
Recruitment Agency 
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Thank you!
About the Organisation
A well-established and purpose-driven organisation is undergoing a significant period of finance transformation, supported by a new senior finance leadership team. The organisation is strengthening its finance function and is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to help build a strong operational finance foundation while contributing to wider transformation and process improvement.
The Finance team is approximately 16 people, with dedicated Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions alongside Finance Business Partnering.
The Role
Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Finance Manager will lead the operational finance function, with responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
This is a hands-on role combining strong financial accounting, people management and finance transformation. The successful candidate will be expected to provide stability and leadership across the operational finance function while identifying opportunities to improve systems, automate processes and strengthen financial controls.
A key priority will be developing and supporting the operational finance team, establishing clear standards and creating a strong platform for the wider finance transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, manage and develop the operational finance teams across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
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Provide strong, calm and assertive line management, creating a high-performing and accountable team culture.
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Oversee day-to-day financial accounting processes and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
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Lead month-end activities, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
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Review and strengthen financial controls and operational finance processes.
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Oversee debtors, creditors and cash-flow management.
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Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements.
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Ensure appropriate compliance with charity accounting requirements, including Charity SORP.
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Work closely with Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders, providing financial guidance and support where required.
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Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and greater use of technology across the finance function.
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Support the implementation and development of new finance systems as the organisation progresses its transformation programme.
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Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and wider transformation initiatives.
About You
The organisation is looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant, or an experienced QBE candidate, with a strong grounding in financial accounting and operational finance.
You will ideally bring:
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Strong experience managing and developing finance teams, particularly AP and AR functions.
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Excellent technical accounting and month-end experience, including balance sheet reconciliations.
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A track record of improving finance processes, systems and controls.
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Experience of finance transformation, automation or systems implementation.
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The confidence and resilience to manage established teams and challenging stakeholders.
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A calm, measured and assertive management style.
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The ability to work effectively in a changing and developing finance environment.
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Experience within the charity sector and knowledge of Charity SORP would be advantageous, but candidates from a broad range of sectors will be considered.
What’s on Offer
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Salary: £45,000–£50,000
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Working arrangement: Fully remote
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Opportunity to play a key role in a significant finance transformation programme.
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The chance to shape and strengthen an established operational finance function.
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Broad exposure across financial accounting, people leadership, systems and process improvement.
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Occasional in-person team meetings approximately every two months.
Thank you!
The role
As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. If your application does not contain both a covering letter and CV, your application may not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 16th September 2026, with first interviews taking place week commencing 28th September 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28th September 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
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