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Location: Vauxhall, London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, based in our modern workspace in Kennington Park)
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (some flexibility available)
This role offers a rare chance to work across teams - grants development, fundraising and marketing along with the finance and operations team to support the delivery of our work, and gives you broad organisational exposure and multiple career pathways.
You will enjoy:
ü Real variety
No two days look the same – you could be supporting finance processes, coordinating interviews, preparing documents, greeting visitors, or helping with office logistics.
ü Genuine development
You will gain hands-on experience in:
· Charity finance
· HR Administration
· Operational systems and processes
· Office and organisational support
ü Friendly team environment
You’ll be joining a supportive team who care about the mission and about each other. We work collaboratively, share ideas, and help one another succeed.
ü A meaningful purpose
You work will directly support programmes that improve the lives of children and young people experiencing significant hardship.
About Buttle UK
Buttle UK exists to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people who are facing crisis, hardship and lack of opportunity. We provided targeted grants and practical support through our Chances for Children grants and a network of partners.
We are a value-led organisation, and we’re building a culture where colleagues feel listened to, trusted and supported.
About the Role:
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation and likes supporting a busy, friendly team, working across teams – grants development, fundraising and marketing alongside the finance and operations team. We are looking for someone with good experience of working in a growing organisation who is able to build good working relationships with colleagues and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of basic financial principles and previous experience of working within finance and administrative roles is essential. As well as good communication skills both verbal and written, the candidate will be flexible in the way they work and take the initiative when needed. They will also demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in the UK voluntary sector.
This role will be a key part of the finance and operations team and contribute to the team’s objectives.
What will you be doing?
1. Grants and Finance Support:
· To support the Finance and Grants teams by liaising with suppliers of items for grants, checking invoices and records, issuing purchase orders and placing orders
· Providing first level support with the grants database system.
· Support with invoice entry and payment reconciliation on the grants system.
· Manage the organisation’s petty cash and reconciliation
· Support with processing invoices for payment
· Scanning, filing and logging account documents
· Checking and updating ledger balances using the computerised accounting systems
2. HR Support:
· Support the HR Manager with recruitment and onboarding processes, and other key HR activities, including:
· Assist the teams with recruitment administrative tasks including posting job adverts on relevant job boards; arranging interviews; responding to job applicants; issuing reference requests; filing of recruitment records.
· Provide support with induction process and induction schedules for new joiners.
· Perform data entry and update records and databases for personnel in the HR Information system.
· Update organisation charts and other key documents and handle confidential information professionally.
3. Reception and Enquiries:
· Welcome visitors at Buttle UK and be the first point of contact for phone calls and visitors, signposting callers and enquiries when Buttle UK cannot assist
· Take responsibility for the out-of-hours voicemail facility and respond to all messages on a timely basis.
· Manage company correspondence including phone calls, emails, letters and packages in accordance with Buttle UK procedures, and distribute to relevant staff.
4. General Administration for the Buttle Office
· Organise set up of meeting rooms ahead of key meetings
· Make travel arrangements and hotel bookings for staff where necessary
· Ad-hoc admin tasks as directed by the Senior Management Team
· Track office stationery levels, including printer requirements and equipment for home-based staff, re-ordering, when required, and maintain relationships with stationery suppliers.
· Oversee day-to-day office functions to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently.
· Maintain and organise office files, both physical and digital.
· Support the organisation during office events including staff meetings, team building activities and corporate functions.
This role is perfect if you enjoy a mixture of people-focused and systems-focused tasks. Every day is different – you will receive training and support to succeed in your role.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Organised and reliable
· Friendly and people-oriented
· Comfortable with numbers and systems
· Happy working with multiple teams
· Proactive and keen to learn
· Calm under pressure and able to prioritise
Person Specification
Essential
· At least one year working in an administrative and/or finance role
· General book-keeping and accounting experience - AAT entry level certification desired
· Experience of using databases and spreadsheets
· Experience of providing support to several teams, ability to multi-task and prioritise.
· Experience of dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds, both on the phone and in person
· Good organisational skills and attention to detail
· Proven IT skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft office
· Strong communication skills
· Willingness to learn new systems (finance, HR, grants)
· A positive, proactive and helpful approach
· Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
· Experience in an admin, finance, HR or customer-facing role
· Experience of using databases
· An interest in learning and development and interest in working within the charity sector
Attitude
· A self-starter with energy and drive, who is willing to respond to what needs doing and to take responsibility for their work
· Efficient, adaptable and proactive approach to working.
· A commitment to promote the best interests of children and young people. Empathetic and non-judgmental towards the needs of children and families living in poverty.
What We Offer
· Hybrid working (c.3 days in the office)
· Strong commitment to staff development
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Generous 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure + bank holidays
· Employer pension contribution
· Employee assistance programme for staff wellbeing and support
· Life assurance scheme
· Free eye tests and payment of up to £100 for glasses if required
· Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay
· Opportunities for career progression in Finance, HR or Operations
Interviews: Monday 9th & Thursday 12th March 2026
Please note that we may close the advert for this role early if we receive applications from suitable candidates. We hope you will apply as early as possible if you are interested in the role.
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Finance Manager
We are delighted to work with Westway CT who, due to retirement, are now seeking an experienced, qualified Finance Manager.
Westway CT is a non-profit social enterprise tackling isolation and creating community in West London through the provision of transport services and dedicated drivers offering a lifeline for community groups, older people, and anyone facing challenges using public transport across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager who, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in the running of two interconnected entities; a registered society, and its trading arm, which supports and subsidises their charitable aims. In so doing, the successful candidate will be helping to lead the way in a sustainable community benefit model that creates its own income by being part of the wider London transport mix, contributing to the local economy and working towards better air quality.
With line management responsibility of the Finance Officer, you will be an accredited qualified accountant, preferably with non-profit sector experience, with the ability to lead on the financial management of the organisation.
The Finance Manager is accountable for:
- Financial strategy and planning
- Financial management and reporting
- Strategic level income generation
- Payroll, staff remuneration and pension contributions
- Stakeholder collaboration and promotion of Westway CT values
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong track record of managing a finance function producing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reports
- Have an excellent working knowledge of charity and company governance, including reporting standards and preparation of statutory accounts, as well HMRC, PAYE and Pension regulations.
- Be able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis to proactively contribute to the strategic and operational planning and improvement of the organisation (i.e. in the case of investments and capital assets, grant applications, contract tendering, customer pricing, and credit control.)
- Be an efficient, highly organised team player with good communication skills, working effectively with internal colleagues, external stakeholders and suppliers of varying financial experience.
- Provide excellent line management and role modelling for your reports and colleagues to encourage professional development.
- An accredited qualified accountant (ACCA) (CIMA) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably within the non-profit sector
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Sage 50, Quickbooks and/or another similar accounting software
Responsible for the day-to-day finances, you will have a hands-on approach, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines in order to make an active contribution to the success and growth of Westway CT who are passionate about their community and making a tangible difference to the lives of local residents.
Westway CT is an equal opportunities and London Living Wage employer.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Westway CT interviews dates: TBC
The Organisation
The Armourers & Brasiers’ Company is one of the historic livery companies in the City of London, celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2022. Alongside its vibrant membership events programme, the Company operates the Gauntlet Trust, a charity supporting education and research in Materials Science, small charities, and technical excellence in the armed forces. Both the Company and the Trust are based at Armourers’ Hall, a prestigious venue in the City.
The Job
We are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the financial operations of the Armourers & Brasiers’ Company and its charity, the Gauntlet Trust. This is a varied, hands-on role covering all aspects of financial management, including preparing management accounts, budgets, and statutory reports, and liaising with auditors and external stakeholders such as fund managers, pension providers, and banks. You will also manage the accounting system and CRM development, and support project work such as systems and process improvements.
The role also includes responsibility for tax and compliance returns to HMRC, Companies House, and the Charity Commission. You will act as secretary for quarterly Finance Committee meetings and bi-annual Audit & Risk Committee meetings, as well as attend other committees to report and advise on financial matters.
The Person
You will be an experienced finance professional with strong technical skills and attention to detail. Ideally, you will have:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Previous experience in a broad role
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative approach as a team player
What’s in it for You
You will work with a collaborative and supportive team and within an organisation with a fascinating history which you will be surrounded by in their beautiful building. As well as that, Armourers offer a very competitive range of benefits.
- Salary: £39,000 per annum (pro rata for 3 days/week; £65,000 FTE)
- Hours: 21 hours per week, typically across 3 days (Mon–Thu)
- Location: Armourers’ Hall, City of London
- Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement (15 days + public holidays, plus 2 weeks paid Christmas closure)
- Pension contribution of 15% after one year
- Health cash plan from day one
What to Do Now
If you are ready to bring your finance expertise to a unique and historic organisation, contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays who is managing the recruitment for this role.
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Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focusing on ambitious decisions for the environment. The finance assistant plays an essential role in maintaining control over our finances and operations. This role will process and monitor financial transactions, liaise with our payroll bureau regarding staff payroll and pensions and support the head of finance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a strong financial background with excellent attention to detail, a flexible attitude, an ability to work effectively under their own initiative and as part of a small team, together with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
This is a temporary part-time role for two days a week until the end of March 2026, to start as soon as possible.
Key tasks and responsibilities
To process and monitor financial transactions, perform accounting reconciliations and help ensure that Green Alliance’s finances are accurate and up to date. Duties include the following:
- Prepare sales invoices and credit notes on our accounting system and email to customer.
- Record purchase invoices and credit notes on accounting /system and allocate to correct expenditure and project codes. Obtain approval of invoices in line with our finance handbook. Prepare fortnightly invoice payment run and enter to banking system for authorisation.
- Set up new suppliers on accounting system, completing Supplier Information Request forms and undertaking credit checks, where applicable.
- Processing of staff expenses, ensuring compliance with finance handbook, through to payment on banking system.
- Import credit card transactions to accounting system and prepare expense sheets for cardholders. Once credit card expense sheet completed by credit card holder, agree to receipts and process for payment.
- Process, reconcile and pay monthly payroll run through a bureau.
- Help to prepare quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and the agreed formula for recovery.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations from bank import including allocation of all income and expenses to account codes.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Finance Manager ensures the smooth running of daily financial operations and supports timely, accurate reporting for the theatre. Working closely with the Finance Director (FD), the role involves advising on process improvements, preparing for the annual audit, and deputising for the FD when required. This position is ideal for someone progressing toward an advanced accountancy qualification, with previous experience in a similar role.
CONTRACT
Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week).
SALARY
£40,000 per annum.
START DATE
As soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 5 February 2026 at 10am.
First Interviews: Wednesday 11 & Monday 16 February 2026.
Second Interviews: Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A leading UK professional membership organisation is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial performance, supporting organisational growth, and enhancing long-term financial sustainability.
The opportunity
This is an influential position at the heart of a respected, mission-driven organisation. You will lead on management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for a complex group structure, while providing insight, challenge and high-quality advice to senior leaders and operational teams.
You will work closely with the senior finance leadership team, acting as a trusted partner in shaping financial strategy, improving processes, and driving informed decision-making. The role also includes line management of a small team and the opportunity to influence business planning at a critical time for the organisation.
The role:
- End-to-end production, analysis and presentation of monthly management accounts.
- Annual, in-year and medium-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- High-quality financial insight, modelling and business case development.
- Support and constructive challenge to budget holders and senior decision-makers.
- Line management, coaching and development of finance business partnering staff.
- Contributions to annual and interim audits and financial statement preparation.
- Improvements to financial systems, reporting, processes and data quality.
- Support for risk management, governance and compliance activities.
About you
You will be a confident communicator and relationship-builder who can translate financial information into clear, accessible insight. You’ll bring:
- Experience in finance business partnering within a charity, membership body or commercial organisation.
- Experience managing and developing staff in a hybrid or multi-site environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
- Commercial acumen, problem-solving ability and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Ability to present complex data clearly and support robust decision-making.
- A proactive, self-starting approach and commitment to excellent delivery.
- A collaborative style and commitment to inclusive, values-driven teamwork.
Why join?
You will work within a forward-thinking, purpose-led organisation with a strong professional ethos, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to innovation, integrity and impact. The role offers significant scope to shape financial strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and support meaningful organisational outcomes.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient interest is received.
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East End Homes is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Senior Finance Business Partner.
East End Homes is a leading housing provider dedicated to building sustainable communities through high-quality homes, exceptional services, and operational excellence. Every member of the team shares a common mission: to improve lives through quality housing and outstanding support. Their strategic vision focuses on developing sustainable communities, increasing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation and community engagement.
They are now seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to take full accountability for delivering strategic financial insights and support across the organisation. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Financial Controller to focus on broader strategic priorities, while ensuring robust financial management, insightful analysis, and effective governance throughout the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with budget holders across the organisation to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports that inform strategic decision-making.
- Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
- Lead on the production of end-to-end management accounting.
- Leading ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting to drive efficiencies and foster better collaboration.
- Providing financial leadership during key projects, including refining forecasting accuracy and streamlining year-end procedures.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team, clearly communicating financial risks, opportunities, and insights.
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:
- Proven experience working directly with budget holders and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis
- The ability to manage and develop a finance team, with a focus on process improvements.
- Experience in the social housing sector
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- A collaborative, proactive approach with the resilience to work effectively under pressure.
The role offers a generous 33 days on annual leave, highly competitive pension and a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the head office located at 3 Resolution Plaza, London E1 6PS.
The closing date for applications is 7th December, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early submission is highly recommended.
Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, East End Homes’ exclusive recruitment partner.
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The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, high-risk financial operations related to our partner's international grantmaking and emergency relief support. This role combines financial leadership with flexibility and responsiveness to needs in volatile contexts, particularly for grassroots movements and activist groups globally - managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Finance Oversight
- Lead all financial processes for international grants: budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, reporting.
- Manage multi-currency payments into high-risk regions; ensure compliance, mitigate fraud/diversion risk.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial systems for expanding global operations.
- Be agile to respond quickly to humanitarian needs.
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure due diligence (KYC, AML) and enhanced vetting particularly for overseas partners and informal/unincorporated networks.
- Comply with HMRC and UK banking rules, counter-terrorism finance regulations. Work with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to improve policies/procedures.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as finance lead for philanthropic clients working in relief and grassroots activism.
- Provide advice on financial risk, best practices.
- Foster relationships with grassroots partners; ensure transparent, accessible reporting.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in working with clients in conflict or activist settings.
Humanitarian & Global Finance Expertise
- Use knowledge of international finance especially in difficult contexts (e.g. unincorporated groups, sanctions, restricted jurisdictions) to design processes that satisfy both donors and grassroots partners.
- Monitor emerging risks globally and help shape responses.
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Significant experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance in international/ humanitarian/ philanthropic settings.
- Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
- Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
- Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.
Desirable
- Arabic (spoken/written) skills preferred
- Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
- Experience with cryptocurrencies.
Skills & Ways of Working
- Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
- Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
- Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.
Terms & Benefits
- Salary: c.£45,000 per year.
- UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
- Occasional UK/European travel.
- Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
- Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
- Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
- Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.
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We are working in partnership with artsdepot, a leading multi form arts venue and cultural hub in North London to secure their new Head of Finance. The venue incorporates a 395-seat main theatre, 148 seat studio theatre, gallery, Creation Space, dance, drama and art studios, café and bar and other public spaces, and welcomes over 185,000 people to watch, learn or be inspired by a programme of shows and events.
The Head of Finance will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer/Creative Director and will be an active member the Senior Leadership Team, supporting artsdepot’s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated team and will be responsible for the financial management of artsdepot, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Qualified accountant with post qualification experience.
- Leadership experience gained in either a cultural or charitable organisation, with a good technical understanding of business and charity taxation, and charity accounting and reporting standards (Charity SORP).
- Experience of analysing financial information for decision-making, scenario planning, forecasting and budgeting.
- Experience of critically appraising financial systems, processes, controls and making changes to increase resilience and efficiency.
- Experience of managing and processing VAT returns and payroll.
- Strong IT skills including Advanced Excel.
We are seeking a collaborative individual with the ability to work at both strategic and operational level, who can inspire, motivate, and empower others. A process and data driven approach, which is solution focused will be essential.
For more information, please see the candidate pack and contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Barnet, London / Hybrid (2 days in the office a week preferred)
Closing date: 8th February 2026
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 16th February prior to submission to artsdepot on the 17th. Interviews with artsdepot will take place the last week of February / early March.
Bookkeeper, L'Arche UK
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,159.60 per annum (plus London Weighting if applicable)
Reports to: Finance Lead
Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days a week in our office in London or Keighley (Yorkshire)
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Closing date: Sunday, 1st February 2026 at midnight
Notes: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Main purpose of the role
Following a period of financial transformation, we are seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to both the Finance Team and the wider Community.
The Bookkeeper will:
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items prior to month-end close;
- Process and maintain petty cash reconciliations, credit card transactions, cheques, and paying-in slips, ensuring all receipts are accurately recorded in the accounting system;
- Process weekly purchase ledger invoices and payment run;
- Process donations, grants, legacies and other income, allocating incoming payments to invoices;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements;
Key essential criteria
- Proven experience in a bookkeeping role;
- Advanced knowledge of Excel;
- High level of competence in MS Office;
- Knowledge of Business Central finance software (MS Dynamics) or equivalent experience;
This role is subject to a DBS criminal record check.
You can find more details about L'Arche on our website.
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A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
The closing date is: Sunday 1 February 2026 at midnight
In-person interviews will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 at Romero House, London.
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
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My client is a global not-for-profit organisation working across multiple regions, partnering with governments, civil society, and philanthropic donors to improve public outcomes. With a diverse international team and operations spanning several charitable entities, it operates at the intersection of public service reform, innovation, and systems change.
At present they are looking to appoint an interim Chief Finance Officer to lead its finance function through a period of transition and systems development.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role requires a senior finance leader who can quickly stabilise and oversee core financial operations while making early, practical recommendations on systems, structure, and commercial strategy.
A short handover with the current CFO will be provided, after which the successful candidate will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to Finance and Operations teams during a period of change
- Produce high-quality financial information for the Board and relevant sub-committees
- Make early recommendations on upgrading financial systems, building on an existing pilot
- Lead a budget reforecast, including advice on cost controls and improved commercial discipline
- Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting, contracting, and core finance processes
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience operating at CFO or equivalent level, ideally in complex, multi-entity or international organisations
- Strong technical finance background with hands-on interim capability
- Experience leading audits, cash management, and board-level reporting
- Track record of finance systems improvement or transformation
- Comfortable working in values-driven, mission-led environments
- Able to start quickly and deliver impact within a defined timeframe
My client offers a fully remote working pattern. This role has been assessed as inside of IR35.
The Role
The Blagrave Trust is looking to appoint a Head of Finance, who will play a critical leadership role in helping us reimagine how resources can be stewarded in creative and values led ways that advance social justice for young people. The role is offered as a permanent contract, hybrid, with one day in our office in London, Birmingham or Portsmouth per week.
Who We Are
The Blagrave Trust holds around £40m in investments, which, alongside other income, funds our work and grant making. We are ambitious about putting our full asset base to work for our mission, championing transparency in stewardship and inviting learning and input from our communities. As we enter our next chapter, the Head of Finance will be instrumental in embedding mission first finance across strategy, governance and practice.
Key Responsibilities
As the Trust’s senior finance professional and a key member of the leadership team, you will set and deliver the financial strategy, ensure robust controls and compliance, and translate financial insight into mission driven decisions.
- You will provide financial stewardship that aligns with Blagrave’s strategy, ensuring all our financial assets and providers are aligned to our mission.
- You will take our learning and understanding externally, to values aligned finance forums, peer networks and into the conversation around shifting power to best serve missions.
- To support this endeavour, on the day-to-day you’ll lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and cash flow, oversee statutory accounts and audit (UK Charity SORP), and provide clear reporting to the Board and Finance & Investment Committee.
Person Specification
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level experience, ideally in a foundation, charity or mission driven organisation.
- You’ll bring a proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management and governance, fluency in charity accounting and excellent communication skills to support and challenge non-financial colleagues.
- Experience of endowment management / investment oversight and long-term capital strategy is important,
- Alongside the curiosity and courage to push boundaries in responsible, regenerative and climate conscious finance.
How to Apply
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Finance Assistant HOURS: Part-time, 15 hours per week, 0.4 FTE WORKING PATTERN: Flexible- with time in person on Thursdays and Fridays SALARY: £30,900 per annum (pro-rata salary £12,360) CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent LOCATION: Hybrid – The Hub (Unit 268, Upper Mall, The Glades, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1DN) / Contingent Works (Elmfield Road, Bromley, BR1 1LW) / Working from home ABOUT US: Greener and Cleaner is a grassroots charity founded in 2019 by local Bromley residents. We work with our community to enable, encourage and inspire action on climate change and sustainable living. We are volunteer-led, collaborative and community-focused, with over 7,000 members and around 90 active volunteers. We value partnership, inclusivity and wellbeing, and aim to create non-judgemental spaces that are vibrant, supportive and regenerative. ABOUT THE ROLE: As our Finance Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the charity’s financial administration. You will be organised, reliable and comfortable working with financial data, systems and processes, supporting colleagues across the organisation. WHAT YOU WILL DO:
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Please note: The successful candidate will be subject to a reference and enhanced DBS check, in line with Greener and Cleaner's safer recruitment procedures. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greener and Cleaner, please do not hesitate to apply. |
Ivy Rock Partners is supporting a growing, values-led education trust in the appointment of a Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial leadership across a group of specialist education settings.
This is a senior operational finance role, offering the opportunity to work closely with executive and academy leadership teams to ensure strong financial planning, control and decision-making.
The role
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial management, planning and reporting for multiple sites, working in partnership with senior leaders to ensure resources are deployed effectively, compliantly and in line with best value principles.
The role combines hands-on financial management with strategic support, requiring strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to challenge, advise and influence at senior level.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading financial planning and management across multiple sites, aligned to improvement plans and organisational priorities
• Developing and maintaining robust financial systems, processes and controls
• Preparing annual budgets and multi-year forecasts as part of longer-term financial planning
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leaders and budget holders
• Monitoring income and expenditure, holding review meetings to challenge assumptions and promote best value
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, including trial balances, balance sheets and reconciliations
• Managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, authorisation and compliance with deadlines
• Preparing and maintaining cashflow forecasts to support effective decision-making
• Supporting audits and liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders
• Overseeing bank accounts, control accounts, purchase and sales ledgers
• Supporting income generation, sponsorship and funded projects, including reporting against funder requirements
• Providing financial analysis, costings and insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Contributing to trust-wide finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects
About you
This role will suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and is confident supporting non-finance leaders with clear, practical financial guidance.
You are likely to bring:
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience; professional accounting qualifications are advantageous
• Strong experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting within a complex or regulated organisation
• The ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Experience of implementing or improving financial systems, processes and controls
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial information clearly
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• High levels of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• A collaborative, resilient and solutions-focused approach
Experience within education, academies or the not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
Working arrangements
The role offers flexible working arrangements, with a mix of on-site and remote working. Travel between sites will be required.
Safeguarding and inclusion
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.
For a confidential conversation about the role please get in touch with Megan Hunter
Director of Finance and IT
London (Camden) | Hybrid working
Salary £90,000
Full time (37.5 hours) or 4 days per week considered
Thomson Foundation is an independent, globally respected organisation with over 60 years’ experience supporting free, ethical and trusted journalism around the world. At a time when reliable information has never mattered more, Thomson’s work is both impactful and deeply values-driven.
They are now seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join the senior leadership team at an exciting point in the organisation’s evolution.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader who enjoys combining strategic leadership while also being able to provide hands on support. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues to shape future strategy, while also getting into the detail to understand how things work today and where they can be improved tomorrow.
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy making your mark: strengthening systems, improving automation, streamlining processes and building robust, proportionate controls that suit a small, international organisation. This is not a role where you sit at arm’s length from the detail – you will be curious, practical and comfortable rolling up your sleeves, whether that’s reviewing processes, posting journals, improving reporting or driving smarter use of technology.
Alongside financial leadership, you will oversee IT, risk, compliance and governance across the Thomson Group, working with outsourced providers and internal colleagues to ensure systems are secure, efficient and fit for purpose. You will play a key role in delivering the Finance and Technology Transformation Plan, helping the organisation operate more effectively and sustainably as it continues to grow and adapt.
Thomson has a small, welcoming team and a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture. You will be joining an organisation where people are trusted, ideas are welcomed and impact really matters. The role is based in Camden, with hybrid working two days per week in the office.
This role will suit someone who is:
• equally comfortable thinking strategically and working hands on
• motivated by improving systems, automation and ways of working
• curious, detail-oriented and happy to implement change
• values-led and excited by working in a mission-driven, international charity
If you are looking for a senior leadership role where you can genuinely influence, improve and help shape the future of a highly respected organisation, this is an outstanding opportunity.
How to Apply
For more information, please contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who is supporting on this role and happy to answer any questions.
Please apply by sending CV and supporting statement before 1st February


