Finance manager jobs in swanscombe, kent

We are seeking a Ledger Clerk (maternity cover) to support the finance team at the Biochemical Society.

​The Ledger Clerk will be involved in all aspects of the accounting function under the daily supervision of the Finance Manager, including:

​Purchase ledger and expenses:

• Responsible for maintaining purchase ledger
• Coding and processing of supplier invoices
• Ensuring supplier invoices are approved and paid within agreed timeframe
• Preparing weekly payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, cheques and overseas)
• Assisting Processing of staff expense claims and credit card statements
• Reconciliation of supplier and staff statements
• Maintenance of supplier records
• Being the first point of contact for suppliers

Sales ledger and credit control:

• Assisting the Finance Manager with maintaining the sales ledger and revenue imports
• Bank/cash book maintenance
• Responsible for daily banking
• Assisting the Finance Manager with maintaining the petty cash

Other accounting and administration tasks:

• Responsible for maintaining the Finance email inbox
• To cover the Finance Manager in periods of absence

​Here is some information on our Benefits package.

Closing date: 1st September 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. “Please note that interviews will be virtual”.

For more information about the organisation, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and cover letter. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources, it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Royal Economic Society (RES) is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The RES has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world.  Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society. 

The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in helping the RES achieve its strategic goals by developing, building and sustaining partnerships to deliver external funding. The individual will manage existing relationships, identify opportunities, lead bid writing, develop compelling funding proposals, and build relationships with funders, partners, and philanthropic donors.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and bid development

• Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnerships opportunities to support existing RES activities
• Seek funding for new activities in line with the Society’s goals.
• Maintain and develop relationships with current and prospective partners including funding bodies, trusts and foundations, sponsors, major donors, corporates, universities and others.
• Write high-quality, persuasive funding bids and proposals, working with RES staff, trustees, and partner organisations.
• Develop cases for support, theory of change frameworks and budgets to underpin funding applications.
• Respond to calls for funding with tailored and timely applications that align with funder interests and the Society’s strategic priorities.
• Work closely with colleagues on the delivery of the funded activities, where appropriate overseeing these directly.
• Work closely with colleagues to identify priority initiatives that require external funding to proceed and maintain a clear pipeline of funding needs across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain RES group and institutional memberships.

Business Development and External Engagement

• Monitor trends in research funding, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships relevant to economics and learned societies.
• Horizon-scan and build a pipeline of future fundraising opportunities.
• Represent RES externally at funder meetings, networking events, and partnership development discussions.

Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Work closely with colleagues shaping and costing funding proposals and ensure bid quality and compliance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues on funding opportunities, bid development, and funder expectations.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accurate invoicing, renewals, and financial forecasting.

Reporting

• Monitor performance against income and other targets and report regularly to the Chief Executive and Board.
• Prepare briefings, proposals and reports for Board and committee meetings.

Other

• Carry out any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and as reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

1. Proven experience of successful fundraising, bid writing or business development, preferably in a learned society, research organisation, professional body or in higher education.
2. Understanding of impact and outcomes-based funding models (e.g. theory of change), and how to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities.
3. Ability to support the development of budgets for funding bids and to track/report against income target.
4. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive funding bids, cases for support, and briefing materials.
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
7. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

Desired Skills

1. Familiarity with the research, higher education, or economics funding landscape.
2. Experience of working with a variety of funders, including trusts and foundations, research councils, corporates, or major donors.
3. Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent).
4. Understanding of how charitable governance interacts with fundraising, including experience supporting committees or preparing reports for Boards.

Application Process

Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to us by 9am Monday 8 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 September 2025.

Finance and Tax Administrator
Location: London
Hybrid (35 hours/week): 2 days a week in the office for first three months of probation, 1 day/ week thereafter
Salary: £33000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Organisation

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role sits within a respected UK-based educational charity that supports over 35,000 tax professionals and students worldwide.

About the Role

This is a varied and hands-on role, combining international tax administration with core finance tasks. You'll manage tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, liaise with global partners, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You'll also play a key role in bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and supporting accounts receivable functions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit international tax returns across various countries
Maintain accurate records of tax liabilities and payments
Collaborate with internal teams and external tax partners
Allocate and post daily bank receipts
Complete monthly bank reconciliations
Raise sales invoices and support credit control
Assist with year-end audit schedules and ad hoc reporting

Experience Needed

5+ years' experience in finance and accounts
Experience using a CRM system and other finance systems.
Experience posting sales invoices and resolving payment queries.
Bank reconciliation and cash posting experience
Experience working with large volumes of data.
Credit control experience would be beneficial - chasing customers for payments.
Excellent Excel skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach

What you need to do now
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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!

Goodman Masson are working with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation in London to recruit a Finance Business Partner for one of their specialist research centres focused on sustainability and society.

The organisation is dedicated to addressing global challenges through independent research, thought leadership, and collaboration. Their sustainability-focused centre provides governments, businesses and communities with insights and solutions to help tackle climate change and other pressing environmental issues.

Following a period of growth, they are modernising systems and strengthening financial processes. This role will be embedded within the centre, working closely with both the Head of Operations and central finance team. The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring robust financial management and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and management reporting for the centre.

• Provide financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and improve performance.

• Oversee project finances, monitoring spend and income against budgets, and ensuring accurate reporting to funders.

• Support project costing and profitability analysis.

• Strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with financial, contractual and audit requirements.

• Contribute to organisation-wide initiatives, including the implementation of a new finance system.

Person Specification

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent).

• Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or research sector, ideally with grant or contract funding.

• Proven skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation at a time of transformation. You’ll play a pivotal role in bridging finance and research, ensuring financial sustainability and impact in tackling some of the most important global challenges.

Finance Business Partner | Interim | 3 - 6 Months | Up to £340 per day (Umbrella Co) | London | Hybrid

For a charity in central London, we're recruiting an interim Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance business partnering team. This role will manage the delivery of robust financial information to stakeholders. The Finance Business Partner will add value to the financial information provided by budget holders via technical analysis and data visualisation. This role will build excellent relationships with various teams within the charity to help them adhere to financial policies and build financial literacy capacity. The role is for 3-6 months and could go permanent for the right candidate.

Main Duties:

• Partner with senior budget holders to enable planning and budget decisions, and produce robust financial reports to inform decision-making
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and provide expert advice and enable them to be accountable for their budgets
• Communicate analysis of financial plans and proposals and build financial literacy and confidence among budget holders
• Provide financial insights and analysis ensuring actionable insights are provided and use Power BI to improve the quality and value of financial information
• Prepare timely management accounts, restricted fund reports and balance sheet analysis
• Work with the Finance and Data Analysis CRM team to improve data quality and insight for all stakeholders and provide financial analysis of trends and areas of concern or opportunity
• Support budget holders understand insights and trend during the budget setting process
• Regularly provide updates to reporting, corrective journals, and month-end accruals

Person Specification:

• Qualified CCAB i.e., ACCA / CIMA / ACA
• Strong business partnering experience and providing multiple stakeholders with decision-making advice
• Strong experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of improving finance capacity in stakeholder groups
• Strong Excel and systems skills including modelling and Power BI

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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. 

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.

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

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring robust reporting and insight to support decision-making.

• Partner with the CEO, Executive Team and Trustees to shape and deliver strategy.

• Oversee financial accounts, forecasting, cashflow and reserves, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

• Provide leadership for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.

• Support major capital and refurbishment projects with financial planning and oversight.

• Manage the charity’s IT and data strategy, including outsourced IT provision.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Senior-level experience in a complex organisation, ideally in the charity sector.

• Strong track record of financial leadership, reporting and compliance.

• Experience of leading and developing teams.

• Knowledge of charity accounting, VAT and Corporation Tax.

• 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. 

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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This growing and powerful charity is ambitious and committed to supporting young people affected by violence and their families. As their new Finance Officer, you’ll play a key role in making sure every penny is managed with precision, transparency and purpose, helping them make a bigger impact in the communities we serve.

About the role

Location: South East London, a short walk from Peckham Rye station (with some flexible working)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Temporary (strong possibility of a temporary to permanent transfer)
Hours: 35 hours per week

You’ll be the go-to person for all things finance, working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations. From processing day-to-day transactions to supporting annual audits, you’ll ensure their financial systems run smoothly and in line with best practice for charities. Your role will involve:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable with accuracy and timeliness.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Managing staff expenses and ensuring policy compliance.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims and payroll.
• Reconciling bank accounts and ensuring financial records are audit-ready.
• Tracking restricted and unrestricted funding streams to meet donor reporting requirements.

About you
You’ll bring at least two years’ experience in a financial role (ideally within a charity) and a working knowledge of VAT, Gift Aid and managing diverse funding streams. You’ll have:

• Great attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidence with Excel and ideally Xero.
• A knack for explaining financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach.

An AAT qualification (or equivalent) would be great, but what really matters is your ability to keep the finances watertight while sharing their passion for the mission.

Why join us?

• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• The chance to be part of a passionate, close-knit team.
• Work that directly contributes to safer, stronger communities.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

If you’re looking for a finance role where your skills directly help to change lives, this is your opportunity.
To apply for the position of Finance Officer through TPP Recruitment please send your CV.

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

People’s Palace Projects (PPP) is a research-led arts charity based at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) of Arts Council England (ACE). We develop collaborative arts-based projects with artists, activists, academics, policy advocates, and audiences to address social and climate injustices in the UK, Brazil and beyond. Over the past 28 years, PPP has gained national and international recognition for extensive work exploring the power of creative practices and partnering with marginalised communities to drive change. 

The next five years (2025-2030) will focus on expanding research supported by leadership transition, strengthening capacity, and strategic development, while maintaining core values of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. At this exciting moment, PPP is seeking a new General Manager (part-time) to deliver and develop the financial, administrative, and HR systems that anchor our energetic programme of arts research activity and support our committed team to flourish.

Job Description 

• Title: General Manager
• Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE) 
• Salary: £43,000 FTE (£25,800 actual)
• Location: PPP office, Queen Mary University of London Mile End campus.
  • Hybrid homeworking is available, and there will be an occasional requirement to attend events or meetings elsewhere.
• Reporting to: Executive Director (ED) 
• Supervising: Administration & Finance Officer (A&FO) 
• Notice period: 3 months (either side) 

Key Objectives 

• To lead on the Financial Accounting & Management, Human Resources, and Administration functions of People’s Palace Projects (PPP), working closely with the Directors and A&FO. 

• To support the operations of PPP’s Board of Trustees, including managing the business planning process. 

• To manage statistical monitoring and funder reporting. 

• To contribute to PPP’s overall strategic development as a member of the Governance Group (senior management team).

A thorough list of the role's duties and responsibilities, along with the person specification, can be found in the attached application pack.

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.

Age UK is currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to help provide high quality financial data analysis, business intelligence and modelling for our Commercial Finance division.

As a Finance Analyst at Age UK, you will support our FP&A Manager by creating insightful analysis and reporting, business intelligence and financial performance and risk reports. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to gain experience within the charity sector, working for a national charity in an accomplished FP&A team.

If you have passion for the mission and values of Age UK, combined with a desire to contribute to positive social impact, this role may be for you. For an more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office around once a month for team days and more often if necessary.

In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the criteria below.
 

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T

Experience

Experience of working to deadlines. I

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. A

Skills and knowledge

High proficiency in financial modelling techniques. A & T

Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions. T

Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support. T

Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. I

Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy. A, I, T

Personal attributes

Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team and support others to achieve shared goals. I

Communication: Ability to build relationships with others and present findings to stakeholders I

Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. A, I

Systems: Aptitude for learning new IT systems. A, I

Great to haves:

1-2 years of business finance or other relevant experience is advantageous but not essential. A

Experience of building detailed models within Power BI advantageous but not essential. A, I

What we offer in return

Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
Blue Light Card Scheme
You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.

Supporting statements and anonymisation process

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement alongside their CV that explains how they meet the 'must have' competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description. This will be used to assess your suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges that you may use AI to produce your supporting statement and whilst this is acceptable, we do expect candidates to address the must have criteria by personalising your experience, knowledge and skills. Where candidates rely solely on AI content, Age UK reserves the right to reject the application.

Please note that all CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements, and we would therefore ask that you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process more inclusive. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a person's disability. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs. If you require reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.