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The WEA is a leading education charity approaching its 124th anniversary. The WEA empowers adults by bringing great teaching to local communities across England and Scotland, reaching tens of thousands of students each year.
The WEA believes every adult should have access to education and its benefits within their local community. Currently, the opportunity for a better future is too often made inaccessible for reasons including cost, location and a lack of information.
The WEA is committed to removing these barriers enabling individuals to improve their own life chances and have a positive impact to their communities and wider society.
The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Leadership and Senior Post Holder to the Board, responsible for the Finance, IT, MIS, Procurement and Estates functions. The role will provide strategic insight and advice to the Board while leading a multidisciplinary national team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing medium- to long-term financial models and leading strategic budget planning.
- Presenting strategic budget planning and other key financial information to the Board for sign off.
- Working closely with the Leadership Team and Board to shape financial and operational strategy and to identify and mitigate key financial and operational risks.
- Lead the pursuit of income diversification and unrestricted income to stabilise and grow the charity
- Providing leadership across Finance, IT, MIS, Procurement and Estates.
- Providing financial leadership across both the WEA’s charitable and commercial activities
- Ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and the provision of high-quality management information
- Setting the strategic direction for the WEA’s IT and cybersecurity infrastructure
About You
You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience of overseeing the breadth of a finance function.
You will also bring:
- Strong experience of developing medium- to long-term financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making
- The ability to build effective relationships with a range of Leadership Team and Board members
- The confidence to provide constructive challenge and translate complex financial information into clear strategic advice
- An understanding of both commercial and charitable income streams, although candidates from all sectors will be considered understanding of public funding / restricted income is essential.
- Evidence of strong leadership in a senior role
Previous responsibility for non-finance functions is not essential. Applications are actively encouraged from candidates for whom this opportunity represents a step up in scope and responsibility.
What’s in it for you
- Salary of £85,000–£90,000, depending on experience;
- Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days, plus bank holidays;
- A remote-first working arrangement, with regular UK travel for Leadership Team meetings and visits to the WEA’s national offices. Travel is expected to include Leadership Team meetings approximately two days per month in London or Leeds, alongside quarterly Board meetings in London;
- The opportunity to shape the financial and operational strategy of an organisation at the forefront of delivering vital educational programmes at both community and national level;
- Agile working opportunities;
- Life assurance cover;
- Well-being programme with Employee Assistance Programme, counselling and Mental Health First Aiders across the association;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Eye care vouchers;
- Staff recognition schemes;
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.
Key Information
The Chief Financial Officer post is being managed exclusively on behalf of WEA by Ivy Rock Partners. For a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.
Interviews are expected to take place in mid-October.
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In your role as finance officer, you will work with the Head of Finance to provide finance support and advice to colleagues across the hospice, ensuring we make the most of every penny we raise.
Your attention to detail and technical expertise is essential to maintain high standards of financial integrity at the hospice.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we focus on developing our financial systems and processes, making the most of the technology on offer. As finance officer you will have a key role to play in making these changes.
You’ll also be joining a vibrant, committed and driven team who get to see, first-hand, the impact the hospice has on people living in Wigan and Leigh and how we make a difference.
Role requierments
- Support the production of accurate and timely financial information to support effective decision-making across the Hospice Maintain the integrity of financial records through regular review, reconciliationand analysis of financial data
- Support the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring informationiscomplete, accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, variances and anomalies, identifying root causes and escalating to the Head of Finance Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with Hospice policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
- Build effective working relationships with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing routine finance support and responding to finance-relatedenquiries
- Contribute to departmental budget monitoring by providing accurate financial information and supporting analysis for the Head of Finance Support the ongoing development of finance systems, digital processes and automation, ensuring financial information remains accurate, reliable and fit for purpose
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and enhance the effectiveness of the Finance function through continuous improvement initiatives
- Work collaboratively with Finance colleagues to promote knowledge sharing, resilience and business continuity, supporting a flexible and customer-focusedFinance service
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Officer (Part-time)
Salary:£32,000 pro rata
Hours:0.4 FTE
Location:Remote, home based.
Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026
Interviews: Monday 28 September 2026
About NADP
The National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP)is the main professional body for disability and inclusion practitioners working in UK education, supporting better outcomes for disabled students.
Why join NADP
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Make a meaningful impact by supporting an organisation that improves opportunities for disabled students across education
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Take ownership of a key role where your work directly supports how the organisation operates and grows
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Be part of a small, values led team where collaboration, trust and inclusion are at the centre of how we work
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Have the flexibility to work from home, with a healthy work life balance built into the role
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Help shape and improve finance processes in an organisation focused on equity and positive change
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Officer to manage our day-to-day finance and payroll processes.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager and support the smooth running of our financial activity.
Key responsibilities
Finance
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Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records
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Manage income and expenditure processes
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Schedule payment runs and ensure timely payments
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Credit control and chasing debtors
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Produce financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis
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Support preparation of end of year accounts
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Support external accountants with queries
Payroll
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Support our external payroll provider to process monthly payroll and maintain records
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Liaise with payroll provider to resolve payroll queries and produce reports
General
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Provide administrative support across the organisation
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Support membership processes and respond to enquiries
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Support delivery of events (online and in person)
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Manage the filing, storage, archiving and security of documents meeting all Data Protection requirements and responsibilities
Essential criteria
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Experience managing finance processes and payroll
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Experience producing financial reports and forecasts
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Ability to explain financial information clearly
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Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
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Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
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Commitment to inclusion and equitable practice
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Bookkeeping, accountancy or payroll qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
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Experience in a charity or membership organisation
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Experience using Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Xero or similar software
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Understanding of disability or education sectors
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria, or you can apply using a format that works best for you, including written, video or audio, byclicking the apply button below. Even if you do not meet all the desirable criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Training can be provided where needed.
We welcome applications from disabled people and offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria under the Disability Confident scheme.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, to be considered for this role, you must currently have the right to work in the UK (for example, through British citizenship, settled/pre-settled status, or a valid work visa).
Non Charity Employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.