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The Head of Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and operations of the organization. This role requires a strong leader with proven expertise in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and compliance. The Head of Finance will play a critical role in driving sustainable growth, improving profitability, and ensuring sound financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s vision, goals, and growth objectives.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.

• Provide insights and recommendations to support long-term decision-making and business development.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, statements, and regulatory filings.

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and benchmarks, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Risk & Compliance

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and credit exposures.

Operational Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance.

• Oversee treasury, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and procurement functions.

• Drive process improvements, automation, and use of financial systems to enhance efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, investors, and regulators.

• Support fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and investment initiatives as required.

• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable way to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional finance qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CFA) strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

• Proven track record in financial strategy, planning, and execution within a growing or complex organization.

• Strong understanding of corporate finance, tax, compliance, and risk management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive business performance.

• Experience in charity sector an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Strong technical proficiency with financial systems and data analysis tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing organization.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

At Makani, we are passionate about working with women seeking sanctuary to overcome trauma, fight for rights, and to transform lives and the world around us. Our vision is a world of freedom, equality and dignity for all refugee women and girls. 

WHAT WE DO

We work in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian women, and in the UK with women from all over the world. 

Our arts projects include theatre and craft therapy, filmmaking and feminist embroidery. We also facilitate access to training, education and income generation opportunities, and run workshops on parenting support and on women’s rights in a context of rights for all. 

Our flagship Oshana project provides refugee women in Lebanon with a dignified income, a supportive community, and a creative outlet for trauma through embroidery and crochet - and has built a reputation for beautiful design and impeccable craftsmanship. 

We are a young but ambitious organisation that is transforming the lives of hundreds of refugee women and their families in Lebanon, and dozens in the UK. We have rapidly grown over the past three years, with an accompanying increase in income. 

WHO WE ARE

Makani was founded in 2022 and officially registered as a charity in June 2024. One of our co-founders has her own lived experience of displacement; both have worked for many years supporting women who have been forced to leave their homes. 

We now have two staff in the UK and four in Lebanon. We work from home with occasional meetings in London for UK-based staff. As Finance and Administration Manager, you will join us as our seventh staff member, a key member of the team.

As a charity with a strong emphasis on mental health, we foster a supportive and inclusive working environment. We are friendly and flexible. Our team members enjoy working with Makani because we care about each other and are passionate about what we do.

Makani means ‘my place’ in Arabic. We gave this name to our charity as we want to create a space which women who have been forced to leave their homes, or who have felt dispossessed by society, can call their own. Could Makani be your place too?

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Finance and Administration Manager to lead on developing and maintaining our financial and organisational systems, enabling Makani to increase our impact on the lives of refugee women. 

Position: Finance and Administration Manager

Contract type: Permanent - but also open to applications on a consultant basis

Responsible to: Director of Operations

Location: Home-based, with occasional meetings in London (transport costs covered)

Hours: 20 hours per week, core hours to be agreed upon appointment, flexitime-friendly

Salary: £35,000 per annum pro rata (£20,000 for the 20 hour week)

Annual leave and benefits:

28 days annual leave pro rata (not including bank holidays)

Company pension with matched contributions of at least 3% after probation passed.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

• Work with the Executive team to set and monitor annual budgets

• Record all financial transactions using accounting software (Xero)

• Record and track multiple restricted and unrestricted grants from a range of donors

• Prepare and present quarterly management accounts for the Board

• Prepare end-of-year accounts 

• Oversee payroll and ensure timely invoice payments

• Ensure the charity complies with the financial requirements of the Charity Commission, HMRC and other bodies

• Develop and maintain financial procedures and internal controls

• Liaise with external accountants or auditors for the preparation of annual accounts and statutory reporting

• Monitor cash flow and support the Director of Operations in maintaining financial sustainability

• Work with colleagues to prepare budgets and financial reports for funders

• Contribute to development of funding bids, with Executive Team.
   

Administration & HR

• Support the board and senior staff to maintain and update charity policies (safeguarding, finance, HR, etc.)

• Support the board to develop HR processes to ensure legal compliance 

• Organise and minute quarterly trustee meetings

• Book travel and support with other logistics as needed

• Other administrative tasks as relevant and appropriate
   

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

You will have:

• Proven experience in charity financial management, including restricted/unrestricted funding

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Xero accounting software

• Familiarity with UK charity accounting and reporting standards

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to work independently and remotely and to communicate well in a small team

• Understanding of good HR policies and practice for small charities 

• Understanding of or willingness to learn about other key areas of compliance such as data protection 

• Commitment to Makani’s mission and our feminist and anti-racist values

And it's desirable but not essential that you have:

• Experience of preparing funding bids and financial reporting to funders 

• Experience of working in a charity with some overseas operations

TO APPLY

To apply, click the CharityJob Apply button below.

You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

• CV - no more than two sides A4.
• Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role - no more than two sides A4.

First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 29 September; final interviews may take place after that if required.

Closing date: 18:00 on 19 September 2025

Makani is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We’re a small but growing charity, and strong financial systems are essential to everything we do. This role offers the chance to take ownership of our finance function, improve processes, and help ensure UKMSA can thrive well into the future.

As Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for both the day-to-day financial operations and the wider financial strategy of the charity. You’ll be hands-on with routine finance tasks, from processing transactions and reconciling accounts to managing invoices and payments and liaising with our payroll provider. You will also lead the systems, reporting and planning that underpins UKMSA’s long-term sustainability and impact.

You’ll ensure our finances are accurate, up-to-date, and well-documented, providing clear reporting and insight to support confident decision-making. Alongside the day-to-day work, you’ll prepare management accounts, forecasts and budgets; oversee both restricted and unrestricted income; produce year-end accounts and the annual financial report; lead the annual budgeting process; and provide trusted financial advice to colleagues and trustees to keep us on track with our strategic goals.

UKMSA exists to support the vitality, creativity and sustainability of Men’s Sheds, and to amplify the voices and impact of Shedders. As Finance Manager, you’ll work in partnership with the Director of Income and Investment, playing a key role in making sure UKMSA is financially secure, transparent, and able to increase and develop our support for the Shedding movement.

This is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone with a recognised accountancy qualification and experience in charity finance. You’ll be confident using AccountsIQ (or similar systems), able to manage detail while keeping an eye on the bigger picture, and comfortable explaining financial information to non-finance colleagues. Just as importantly, you’ll thrive in a mission-led environment where collaboration, trust, and purpose matter.
 

Closing Date:- 1200hrs 10th September 2025

First Interview:- 18th Septemeber 2025

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. 

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports over 3,200 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 160 local and national businesses. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
 

About the Role

The Finance Assistant has responsibility for a variety of finance functions including the purchase and sales ledger, making payments to suppliers, invoicing Corporate Partners and Schools and reconciling bank accounts. They support the day to day running of the Finance Team ensuring that tasks such as posting invoices, reconciling customer accounts, supporting credit control and chasing non-payments are carried out in a timely and accurate fashion. 

The Finance Assistant reports to and works closely with the Head of Finance and plays a critical role in resolving finance queries from Chapter One colleagues, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal processes and contributing to the effective financial management of Chapter One. 

This role is ideal for someone who has experience in a similar position within a finance team and has good working knowledge of accounting principles and a basic understanding of income for charities. They will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post-holder must be permanently based in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of their employment.

All Chapter One employees are required to attend quarterly in-person staff meetings held in various locations across the UK (all expenses covered) as well as monthly all staff virtual meetings which are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 - 13:00; participation is mandatory.
 

How to Apply

Please read the full job description for details of the responsibilities of the role, and our employee recruitment pack to learn more about Chapter One. Application instructions included below.
 

Interview Dates

First Round Interviews: w/c Monday 8th September
Second Round Interviews: w/c Monday 15th September
 

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from individuals who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation

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.

Head of Finance - Interim | £545 per day (Umbrella) | Hybrid | Midlands | 3 months +

For a Children's Trust providing support and social care for children, young people and families in the Midlands, we are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance. Reporting to the Director of Resources, this is a key role in the strategic leadership team helping shape the future of care and support for young people in the area. This role will develop and implement financial strategies, lead the finance function through planning, managing and delivering, and will provide sound advice and decision-making support for the senior leadership team. This roll will be custodian of all financial regulations, statutory requirements and internal policies. The role will be for at least 3 months but could be extended / made permanent.

Main Duties:

• Lead all financial aspects of the Trust including financial planning, management and reporting
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Director of Resources and wider executives to ensure financial and legal obligations are met
• Develop the short-medium-and long-term financial strategy, budgets and forecasts
• Oversee all financial transactions and operations to provide sound financial controls
• Prepare and present all financial reports, annual accounts and management information
• Support stakeholders with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Lead and manage the Finance teams through mentorship and innovation
• Seek improvements to processes and procedures, and improving the financial literacy of non-finance stakeholders through insightful business partnering

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACA, CIMA)
• Experience working at senior level within Local Authority, Government, or Children's services
• Experience of developing and implementing financial budgets and forecasts
• Experience of managing and delivering complex programmes of work
• Experience of providing leadership and direction and partnering executives
• Experience of managing and understanding Local Authority financial issues including financial objectives, complex budgets and strategies relating to service objectives
• Knowledge of national and local policy contexts, and the application of operational policies, statutory regulations and government guidance

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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.

About the Role

As Director of Finance, you’ll:

• Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and team leadership
• Provide critical insight and assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees
• Responsible for executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours.
• Support the financial management of fundraising income and grant funding
• Manage the Facilities function to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises
• Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational effectiveness
• Support the IT and Data protection operations 

You’ll be instrumental in helping us deliver our strategic vision with financial clarity, stability, and confidence.

Ideal role for a company accountant / bookkeeper (must be at least AAT qualified) to manage the day-to-day accounts, as well as to contribute to the wider operations of this highly successful education provider that runs schools and teacher training using the Montessori approach.

Specifically, as Finance and Operations Officer, reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration (HoFA), your remit will include:

• accounts receivable/payable, credit control, reconciliations, and audit preparation;
• providing financial and operational support to staff throughout the organisation;
• supporting HoFA to prepare and deliver accurate and regular management accounts, budgets and forecasts, one-off finance reports, and grant reporting;
• overseeing facilities management, ensuring the maintenance and security of all buildings;
• working with School and Training Centre staff to carry out risk assessments where appropriate and monitor all sites to ensure that they are carried out and comply with risk assessments; and
• overseeing Early Years Funding (EYF) for all school sites.

Key requirements include:

• AAT qualified or working towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
• strong numeracy skills and confidence handling financial information, with experience of bookkeeping or finance systems (e.g., Sage 50) or a willingness to learn
• an understanding of facilities, health and safety, and data protection.

Equally important will be your excellent organisational skills; your initiative; a hands-on approach and a proven track record of seeing projects through to completion. Good oral and written communication skills are also key.

Experience within a school and / or not-for-profit organisation is desirable, albeit not essential. Experience with grant management processes would also be highly desirable. 

The Maria Montessori Institute offers a generous starting salary plus excellent benefits, including CPD opportunities, pension contribution, life assurance, 32 days' holiday plus bank holidays, lunch onsite during term time, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement (to be a maximum of 2 pages) to Jonathan McIntyre, Managing Director at CJA Group by clicking apply.

Your supporting statement is a vital part of the application process: applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025.

MMI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974

Position: Drive Finance Manager (Respect) 

Reports to: Head of Finance (Respect) 

Responsible for: Self 

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week 

Salary: Point 42-45 £45,530-£48,620 (£27,318- £29,172 pro rata for 21 hours) 

An additional pro rata London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London. There is 6% employer’s pension contribution subject to an additional minimum 2% contribution by the employee. 

Location: Remote working from home in the UK 

Travel: You will be required to travel when the role requires it for team meetings and appraisal.

Contract: Fixed until 31st March 2026 

Benefits: 

• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Remote working
• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution)
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to staff discounts

Closing date:  3rd September 2025, 17:00

Interviews to take place:  17th September 2025

About the role:

The post holder will support Respect’s Head of Finance to deliver an efficient budget holder support service to Respect’s Deputy Director of the Drive Partnership. This will ensure effective  financial planning, monitoring, reporting, fundraising support as well as identifying and implementing potential for system improvements.

About you:

You must be able to work remotely and at a level where you are able to prioritise your workload and provide good financial customer care to your budget holders. 

This role requires exemplary financial and inter personal skills. 

Alongside experience of financial management including setting up budgets, completing budget forecasts, accounting and providing meaningful commentary, we are particularly interested if you have that experience in a charity or similar not-for- profit service area.

Demonstrate a commitment to - and understanding of - the values, aims and objectives of Respect. 

About Respect: 

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

How to apply

You must download an application form from Respect's job page, and submit to operations. Word Doc. format only, please..

Closing date: 3rd September 2025, 17:00 

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience). 

This role is Hybrid.

Are you a qualified finance professional ready to make an impact in a nationally significant cultural institution? The Royal Air Force Museum is looking for a proactive Finance Manager to support both the Museum and its Trading Company (RAFMEL) during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

We are a National Museum, a registered charity, and a non-departmental public body (NDPB), with vibrant public sites in London and the Midlands and a stored collection in Stafford. Our mission is to share the RAF story – past, present and future – through the people who shape it and the collections we preserve.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

About the Role:

As part of a small and dedicated finance team, you will take on a broad and varied portfolio. This includes full responsibility for financial and management reporting for RAF Museum Enterprises Limited (RAFMEL), and supporting the Head of Finance with reporting and analysis across the wider Museum.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all financial and management reporting activities for RAFMEL
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Monitor, maintain, and improve internal financial controls
• Collaborate with non-finance teams across the Museum to ensure accurate and timely financial data
• Support the implementation of process improvements and new financial initiatives
• Provide insight and clarity through accurate, first-time reporting

About You:

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills
• Highly proficient in Excel; experience with Sage 200 is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working independently, while also being a collaborative team player
• A confident communicator able to build relationships across departments
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and proactive in problem-solving

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the financial health of a respected national organisation while supporting its charitable and commercial activities.

Closing date for applications: 7 September 2025

Interviews will take place on: 17 September 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!

Transform Europe Network (TEN) exists today to partner with Christians in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, to share the gospel and see lives transformed. TEN is celebrating 60 years of ministry this year and currently works in 10 countries supporting around 60 churches and projects. Our committed team do this through empowering, equipping, resourcing, and supporting our partners in their ministries of compassion, evangelism and church planting. 

Due to our Finance and Data Manager moving on, we are inviting applications for the position of Senior Finance and Operations Manager at Transform Europe Network.

We are looking for someone with a desire to work with a leading organisation, working in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. We need someone excited by this opportunity who will manage and develop the financial, data and operations side of the organisation.

Could you be part of our story, enabling TEN to develop as an organisation? Do you have a desire to play your part in God's plan for the world as we serve our partners in Europe? You may be the person we are looking for.

If you are interested in the role then please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Salary £38,000 - £40,000 + 7% employers pension contribution

Duration: Permanent

37.5 hours per week (full-time)

We are looking for someone who:

· Will be committed to the vision of TEN to work alongside Christians to see lives transformed in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

• Can lead and develop the financial, operations and data work at TEN.
• Has financial and accounting experience.
• Has a strong understanding of financial planning and principles.
• Has experience of producing financial reports for small organisations.
• Has experience with CRM systems.
• Has experience of managing people.
• Has strong IT skills including proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work to deadlines.

Key tasks will include:

• Financial management of Transform Europe Network.
• Oversight of TEN’s data and CRM systems.
• Management of the Finance Administrator and Communications Officer.
• Oversight of the TEN office and office support services.
• Working with the CEO to help the strategic development of the organisation.
• Deputising for the CEO when required.

In order to perform this role, it is essential that the post holder is in full sympathy with the aims and goals of TEN. To that end he/she must be a committed Christian (able to agree with the organisation’s statement of faith) and able to fully participate in spiritual activities whilst carrying out the responsibilities of Senior Finance and Operations Manager.

The role is hybrid with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work in the office three days per week.

Application deadline: Friday 5th September.  Interviews: Monday 15th September.

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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Are you looking for a new short-term interim opportunity? Do you have experience managing complex grants? Are you available immediately or on a short notice period? If so please read on….

My client is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation seeking an interim Grants Advisor to bolster their finance team on an initial 3-6 month temporary basis, with a strong opportunity to get extended or go permanent.

The main responsibilities of the interim Grants Advisor are:

• Lead on the development of grant management procedures.
• Provide financial guidance and advice on grant programs and funding opportunities.
• Managing internal stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive grant proposals and ensure compliance procedures are followed correctly.

My client is looking for:

• Experience in financial management or grants administration.
• Knowledge of grant programs and financial regulations is essential.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Previous experience in the Charity sector.

My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 1 day a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a potential for this role to go permanent.

Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.