Financial accountant jobs

Inventory Finance Manager | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +

For a government organisation based in London, we are recruiting an Inventory Finance Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day inventory accounting during an organisation-wide ERP implementation programme. The interim inventory Finance Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality BAU inventory accounting delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide inventory processes, and support readiness.

Main Duties:

• Lead delivery of the day-to-day inventory accounting
• Support the Financial Accounting Team with BAU Inventory accounting and process delivery
• Support the ERP implementation team activity across the Inventory accounting lifecycle
• Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the inventory accounting lifecycle
• Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day inventory accounting management processes
• Support system integration testing for all inventory accounting processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
• Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing inventory data migration, and the final transition.

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong hands-on experience in inventory management systems
• Experience operating within complex or large organisations, managing inventory accounting at scale
• Good understanding of inventory accounting principles
• Experience contributing to ERP implementation or system change activity is desirable
• Ability to work independently and quickly establish credibility in role
• A working knowledge of Inventory / stock in a medium sized organisation is desirable
• Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud

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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.

Group Consolidations Manager | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +

For a government organisation based in London, we are recruiting an interim Group Finance and Consolidations Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day group accounting and consolidations processes during an organisation-wide ERP implementation programme. The interim Group Finance and Consolidations Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality business-as-usual group consolidation and financial reporting delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide consolidation processes, and support readiness.

Main Duties:

• Lead delivery of the day-to-day group consolidation and financial reporting
• Support the Compliance and Financial Accounting Team with BAU group accounting delivery
• Support the ERP implementation team activity across the group accounting and consolidation management life-cycle
• Ensure continuity and accuracy of all BAU group accounting activities
• Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the consolidation tool management life-cycle
• Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day group reporting and consolidation processes
• Support system integration testing for all group reporting and consolidation processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
• Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing tax data migration, and the final transition.

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified
• Strong technical accounting experience, particularly in group consolidation and financial reporting
• Experience with consolidation tools and processes within complex organisations
• Ability to contribute to ERP design and implementation, particularly in relation to group reporting requirements
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced programme environment
• Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud

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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.

Shape financial strategy and sustainability across our trust.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations of the Cabot Learning Federation. This is a pivotal executive leadership role where you will provide assurance to the Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Board of Trustees across all financial matters, including financial sustainability, risk, and control frameworks.

As a key member of the Executive Team, you will play a central role in shaping the long-term financial direction of a large and growing multi-academy trust. You will lead the development and delivery of the Trust-wide financial strategy, ensuring that resources are aligned with priorities and delivering maximum impact for pupils, staff, and communities.

Working closely with senior leaders, Principals, Trustees, and external stakeholders, you will oversee financial planning, statutory reporting, and compliance across the Trust. You will ensure robust systems of internal control, champion value for money, and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will lead and develop a high-performing finance function across central and academy teams, ensuring strong financial management, effective business partnering, and high-quality support for decision-making at every level of the organisation.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round. A part-time position for 4 days per week may be considered and can be discussed at interview.

Location: You will work through a blended model that includes home working and working at Federation House, Kingswood, Bristol.

About You

To be successful, you will be a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, combining strong technical expertise with the ability to influence at the executive and board level.

You will have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with extensive senior-level experience
• Proven experience of leading financial strategy, planning and transformation across a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of financial governance, regulatory frameworks, and systems of internal control
• A track record of delivering value for money and driving organisational performance improvement
• Significant experience of leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into strategic insight
• The confidence and credibility to influence, challenge, and advise executive leaders, Trustees, and stakeholders
• Experience of working with external partners, including auditors, regulators, and funding bodies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences

Why Join CLF?

As Finance Director, you will join our Executive Team at a critical stage in our growth, helping to shape the financial future of a large, complex and ambitious organisation.

In return, we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities
• Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs
• A range of generous family leave options, including above-industry-average occupational maternity pay
• Cycle-to-work scheme and on-site parking

For further information and to apply for this exciting role, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 28 June 2026.
Shortlisting date: 1 July 2026.

Interviews will be a two-stage process comprising an Assessment Morning on 6 July 2026 followed by a final interview on the afternoon of 8 July 2026. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.

Are you a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in partnership with others to turn financial insight into better decisions? Join Shelter as a Senior Finance Business Partner and play a key role in supporting our directorates to plan, prioritise and deliver work that helps end the housing emergency.

About the role

This role will be leading in the financial business partnering needs of our Income Generation directorate. 

Among your responsibilities will be the need to align financial plans to operational and strategic plans and make sure they’re clearly understood by Business Units. Seeing that each Unit is provided with a channel of effective, two-way communication with Finance will be important too. And, when it comes to seeing that they receive regular relevant and useful financial insight and analysis, again, we’ll count on you to deliver. You’ll be working within a great finance department to achieve this, who work as a team of experts to safeguard resources and support decision making across Shelter. We strive to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve our vision of a home for everyone.

Role specifics

We’re looking for a qualified accountant who is confident working with colleagues across an organisation and able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. You’ll have experience assessing financial risk and producing clear, insightful analysis to support good decision-making. With strong attention to detail, excellent numeracy and solid Excel skills, you’ll be comfortable managing your time, meeting deadlines and reprioritising when needed. Experience of charity finance and working with fundraising teams would be an advantage.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

 Shelter’s Finance Team sits within the Strategy Enablement Directorate, which also includes HR Operations, Technology and Data, and Governance, Planning and Property. The Finance Team consists of 32 people led by the Assistant Director of Finance.

This role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team. FP&A produces financial reports and analysis, provides expert advice, and enables collaboration to support effective decision making throughout the charity.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. 

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:
 

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

 Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

A well-established UK charity is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The organisation operates a significant retail and e-commerce function which generates vital income to support its charitable activities. This role will provide strategic financial support to these commercially focused areas, helping to drive performance, improve decision-making and maximise income generation.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, this role will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Retail and E-commerce, providing insightful financial analysis, commercial challenge and financial modelling to support business planning and growth initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insight and influencing business decisions within a purpose-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Retail and E-commerce, providing financial support and challenge to drive performance and achieve strategic objectives.

• Develop a detailed understanding of the operational and commercial drivers behind retail and online income streams.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, ensuring financial plans align with organisational priorities.

• Produce monthly management accounts, delivering meaningful commentary and insight into financial performance.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, growth initiatives and scenario planning.

• Analyse sales performance, income trends, cost drivers and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support income generation strategies through commercial analysis and performance reporting.

• Build strong relationships with budget holders, providing ongoing financial guidance and support.

• Present financial information and analysis to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner.

• Support month-end and year-end reporting activities, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Assist with the annual accounts process and act as a point of contact for external auditors where required.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities across the organisation.

You will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.

• Have strong Finance Business Partnering experience, ideally supporting retail, e-commerce, commercial or income-generating functions.

• Possess excellent financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting skills.

• Have the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and operational data and translate this into actionable insight.

• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the key drivers of retail and online performance.

• Be confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.

• Have experience producing management accounts and performance reporting.

• Have knowledge of charity accounting and SORP, or a strong interest in developing expertise within the sector.

• Be proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

What's on offer:

• Salary of £56,919 per annum.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a London office and flexibility around home working, alongside an expectation of approximately two days per week in the office.

Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance

Manchester, Greater Manchester

£55,500 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week), Agile working arrangements in place

Closing date:6th July 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 13th July 2026

Interview Location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.   

This role will help us to do this by providing a proactive financial support and advice to budget holders based on a sound understanding of the relevant business area whilst supporting the Financial Controller.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Preparation of timely financial reporting for the Repairs and Assets directorate, in accordance with the monthly management accounts timetable. 
• Undertake monthly meetings with budget holders for the relevant business area to discuss their management accounts (including team listings) and provide insight to enable operational decision making.
• Provide day to day management of the Assistant Business Partner and Assets and Insurance Officer, including appraisal, mentoring, training and development
• Contribute to the financial reports issued monthly to the Leadership Team and quarterly to Board

We need people who are or have... 

• Accounting qualification, such as CIMA/ACCA
• Experience providing expert advice, support and challenge to colleagues and being able to communicate and present complex financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards, recommended practice and guidance
• Experience working with financial and other systems

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#financebusinessparter #finance #managementaccountant #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Interim Tax Lead - ERP Implementation | £700 per day Umbrella Co. | Remote | 18-Months +

For a large government organisation, we're recruiting an interim Tax Manager to lead delivery of day-to-day tax operations including VAT and tax compliance during a large-scale ERP implementation programme. The interim Tax Manager will focus on maintaining high-quality business-as-usual tax delivery, while working closely with the ERP programme teams to share knowledge, provide input on system-wide tax processes, and support readiness.

Main Duties:

• Lead delivery of the day-to-day Tax operations (e.g., VAT and Tax Compliance)
• Support the Compliance and Financial Accounting Team with BAU Tax delivery
• Support the ERP implementation team activity across the Tax Management lifecycle
• Ensure continuity and accuracy of all BAU Tax activities
• Collaborate with the ERP programme teams to share expertise, input into design decisions, and suggest improvements to the Tax Management lifecycle
• Support the local design phase of the Oracle Fusion Cloud system for day-to-day Tax Management processes
• Support system integration testing for all Tax Management processes end-to-end and support real-life users of the system (UAT)
• Support the Oracle Fusion cutover phase, completing Tax Data migration, and the final transition.

Person Specification:

• CTA, CCAB or ATT qualified
• Proven experience delivering high-quality BAU tax operations with strong functional tax expertise, particularly in VAT within Government
• Experience of Government VAT rules, including Contracted Out Services
• Knowledge of taxable benefits, IR35, and provision of tax guidance / advisory support
• Good understanding of ERP systems and ideally implementation principles (although it is not essential to have led ERP delivery)
• Ability to work closely with programme teams to provide insight and input into ERP design and implementation
• Ideally experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud

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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.

We are seeking a Roaming International Finance Manager to provide short- to medium-term finance cover and additional capacity across a global programme portfolio. This is a hands-on international finance role, supporting Programme Managers and country teams to manage financial risk, strengthen financial controls, and ensure effective delivery of standard financial operating procedures.

The role may also include the induction, training and capacity-building of new International Finance Managers and local finance teams.

The successful candidate will work across a range of country programmes, often in challenging or developing-country contexts, providing support on budgeting, donor reporting, financial planning, monthly close processes, cash management, statutory compliance, audit preparation and partner contract oversight. They will play a key role in ensuring financial systems, reporting and controls are robust, compliant and aligned with operational needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting country financial planning, forecasting and grant/contract budgeting.
• Monitoring grant and contract spend, including cost-to-completion and spend-out plans.
• Identifying and managing programme financial risks.
• Ensuring financial policies and standard operating procedures are implemented across programme locations.
• Overseeing monthly financial close and ledger accuracy.
• Preparing donor, client and country financial statements.
• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and exchange-rate exposure.
• Supporting statutory, donor and external audits.
• Building the capacity of national finance teams and supporting staff development.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, with at least five years’ financial management experience, including two years overseas. You will bring strong financial planning, reporting, donor compliance and risk-management skills, together with the flexibility and resilience required to work in varied international contexts. Experience managing and developing small teams is essential.

This role would suit a practical, adaptable and culturally sensitive finance professional who is comfortable working both strategically and operationally, including in environments where living and working conditions may be basic.

Finance Project Manager
Salary: £61,000
1 year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time
Hybrid working – 2 days in office
Location: Central London

A prestigious scientific institution with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Finance Project Manager to join its finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead high-impact finance projects and play a key role in enhancing financial processes, reporting, and risk management within an organisation dedicated to advancing knowledge, research and innovation for the benefit of society.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems and Projects, the Finance Project Manager will lead on the delivery of finance projects that improve the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of financial operations across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior finance leadership to support strategic decision-making by developing enhanced reporting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering process and system improvements. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure finance initiatives are well understood and successfully embedded.

You will oversee projects that span financial and non-financial reporting, fund accounting, and systems optimisation, while contributing to investment reporting, governance processes, and risk management frameworks. This position offers exposure to a wide range of finance activities within a complex and intellectually stimulating environment, where innovation, accuracy and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Priorities:

• Lead the delivery of finance projects to improve processes, systems and reporting capabilities
• Enhance financial and non-financial reporting, including KPIs and impact measures
• Support fund accounting, restricted fund reporting and donor compliance requirements
• Contribute to investment reporting and governance, including liaison with external managers
• Drive process reviews and system improvements across finance and procurement functions
• Strengthen financial controls, policies and risk management frameworks
• Engage stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of finance initiatives
• Support preparation of papers for senior committees and governance forums

About You
We are seeking a CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong background in financial reporting, project delivery, and continuous improvement within a complex organisation.
You will bring:

• A proven track record in delivering finance projects, process improvements or transformation initiatives
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance
• Experience in risk management, internal controls or audit environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to improving systems, processes and governance
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Desirable experience includes exposure to legacy administration, Board-level reporting, or finance systems such as Xledger or Vena.

This role would suit someone who thrives on delivering change, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated by working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation and excellence

Natural History Museum
Senior Finance Business Partner
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)
Hybrid working: 3 days a week in the office based in South Kensington

The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s most iconic visitor attractions and a globally respected scientific research centre. Home to over 80 million specimens, we are uniquely placed to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our planet today. Each year we welcome more than five million visitors, inspiring people to care about the natural world. 
As we work towards our ambitious strategy leading up to our 150th anniversary in 2031, we are seeking a talented and driven finance professional to play a critical role in supporting major capital programmes and shaping financial decision-making across the organisation. 
This is a high-profile and impactful role where you will partner with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and robust financial analysis to support both strategic and operational decisions.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a central role in supporting the Museum’s capital programmes, including the NHM150 portfolio. 
You will lead on financial planning, modelling and analysis, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting to support decision-making across complex, multi-year projects.
Working closely with senior leaders, project teams and external stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor—bringing commercial insight, financial rigour and strategic thinking to drive successful outcomes.
This role combines technical excellence, leadership and strong stakeholder engagement, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead financial support for major capital programmes, providing robust modelling and scenario analysis
• Deliver insightful analysis of costs, risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making
• Produce detailed financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the development and management of programme budgets and forecasts
• Oversee cashflow forecasting and ensure alignment with wider organisational financial planning
• Ensure accuracy of income, expenditure and accounting treatment across projects

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Build strong relationships with project teams, senior stakeholders and external partners
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear and accessible financial insight
• Present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences
• Line manage and develop two Finance Business Partners

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Support risk management processes, including financial risk and contingency planning
• Enhance financial processes, controls and reporting tools
• Collaborate with development teams on funding applications and financial reporting requirements

About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong business partnering experience and a track record of supporting complex programmes or projects. 

You will bring:

• Significant experience in senior finance business partnering roles with large or complex budgets
• Strong financial modelling, analysis and advanced Excel skills
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Proven ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Strong leadership skills, including experience managing and developing team members
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience in the charity, museum or not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential.

Key benefits include:

• 27.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
• Discounts across Museum shops, cafés and local venues
• Free or discounted access to museums and cultural institutions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and support

Apply Now
The Natural History Museum are partnering exclusively with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn on the recruitment of this role. Please reach out to Iain to discuss in more detail

About the role

We are seeking a Branch Finance Manager to provide financial oversight, compliance support and business services across our national branch network and National Support Centre.

You will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and consistent compliance across branches, working closely with staff and volunteers to strengthen financial governance and operational effectiveness.

Alongside core finance responsibilities, the role supports wider business services including procurement, contracts, insurance, fleet and health & safety.

Key responsibilities

Branch finance & compliance

• Oversee branch financial returns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Support financial analysis and modelling for branch activity and planning
• Provide guidance and training to branches and volunteers on financial systems and processes

Business services

• Support HR administration, insurance, data protection and facilities management
• Manage procurement and supplier contracts, ensuring value for money
• Support improvements to operational systems and processes

Governance & controls

• Maintain and support financial policies and compliance frameworks
• Assist with investigations into financial or compliance issues where required
• Support consistent financial controls across the branch network

Operational support

• Support stock management systems for retail, events and branch supplies
• Assist with health & safety compliance and assurance
• Support fleet management, including contracts, insurance and maintenance

About you

You are a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, MAAT or equivalent) with strong experience in financial management, control and reporting.

You will bring:

• Experience in management accounting and financial analysis
• Understanding of charity finance and SORP (desirable)
• Experience supporting compliance and operational processes
• Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders
• A practical, solutions-focused and analytical approach
• Confidence working across teams, branches and volunteers

You will be:

• Organised, proactive and detail-focused
• Comfortable in a hands-on, operational role
• Collaborative and able to influence across a wide network
• Motivated by improving systems and organisational effectiveness
• Flexible and willing to support wider organisational needs
• Able to facilitate good working relationships with a varierty of people and personalities

Why join us

This is an opportunity to play a central role in strengthening financial governance and operational effectiveness across a national charity, directly supporting improved outcomes for retired racing greyhounds across the UK.

Treasury & Investment Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
£65,000 per annum

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Agile working in place

Closing date:6th July 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 27th July 2026

Interview Location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.   

This role will help us to do this by managing key financial systems and tools including financial planning models, asset and liability registers, investment appraisals, and cashflow forecasting.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Develop and maintain treasury strategy and policies, ensuring liquidity, compliance, and accurate cashflow reporting.
• Monitor and report on financial performance for growth, investment, and treasury plans, providing variance analysis and recovery plans where needed.
• Oversee funding and lender relationships, including debt management, covenant compliance, and loan security schedules.
• Insurance portfolio management

We are looking for people who are or have

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) or Treasury (MCT)
• Proven experience running day-to-day Treasury operations within a fast-paced finance or treasury environment, with confidence across cash, payments and controls.
• A track record of improving processes, service delivery or commercial outcomes, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, comfortable influencing and presenting to audiences at different levels of the organisation.
• A people-focused leader with experience in developing others through coaching, performance management and on-the-job training.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

#treasury #finance #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Anna Freud
Senior Finance Business Partner
Salary: £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office
Location: Central London (office near Kings Cross and Angel)

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. For over 70 years, we have been transforming understanding, practice and outcomes in mental health to help create a more compassionate society and close the gap between mental illness and mental wellness. 
We are at a pivotal moment in strengthening our financial insight, modelling capability and business partnering approach. As we continue to grow our impact, we are looking for a talented and driven finance professional to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making across the organisation.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a highly visible and strategic role, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver insight that supports both operational performance and long-term sustainability.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a central role in delivering high-quality financial planning, modelling and analysis across the charity.
You will lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while developing sophisticated financial models including scenario planning, cost recovery approaches and long-term income and expenditure projections to support strategic decision-making. 
Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you will provide clear, insightful analysis and act as a trusted advisor, helping teams to understand their financial performance and make informed, evidence-based decisions.
This role combines technical expertise, commercial insight and strong stakeholder engagement, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development of robust financial models, including multi-year forecasting and scenario planning
• Provide insight into financial performance through detailed analysis of income, expenditure, margins and cost ratios

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own and continuously improve the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Ensure budget holders are supported, accountable and aligned to organisational strategy

Business Partnering

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across departments, acting as a trusted advisor and “critical friend”
• Support non-finance stakeholders to understand and use financial data effectively

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Enhance financial processes, systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency and insight
• Support the development of dashboards and data visualisation to improve decision-making
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial governance and controls

About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who has an understanding of charity finance, with strong financial analysis and business partnering experience.
You will bring:

• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel capability
• The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
• Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non-financial audiences effectivel

A well-established UK charity is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, this role will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Branding, Marketing & Fundraising business areas. You will provide insightful analysis, robust financial modelling and commercial challenge to support decision-making. A significant focus of the role will be developing and maintaining financial models to support income generation, fundraising initiatives, investment decisions and long-term planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, translating financial information into actionable insight and influencing decision-making within a purpose-led organisation.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Branding, Marketing and Fundraising functions, providing financial insight and support to drive performance and strategic decision-making.
• Develop, maintain and enhance complex financial models to support business cases, fundraising initiatives, investment decisions, scenario planning and long-term forecasting.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, ensuring financial plans align with organisational objectives.
• Produce monthly management accounts, including insightful commentary, variance analysis and recommendations.
• Provide financial analysis and challenge to support income generation strategies, fundraising campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Support restricted fund management, donor reporting and funding pipeline analysis.
• Analyse key cost drivers, return on investment and campaign performance to support effective resource allocation.
• Build strong relationships with budget holders, providing ongoing support and guidance on financial management and planning.
• Present financial information to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner, helping to drive informed decision-making.
• Ensure month-end and year-end activities are completed accurately and in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments as required.
• Support the annual accounts process and liaise with external auditors where necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and business partnering across the organisation.

You will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
• Have strong Finance Business Partnering experience, ideally supporting commercial, marketing, fundraising or income-generating functions.
• Possess advanced financial modelling skills and be comfortable building, maintaining and presenting complex financial models.
• Have excellent budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse performance and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Have experience interpreting complex financial data and communicating insights to non-finance stakeholders.
• Be confident building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Have knowledge of charity accounting and SORP, or a strong interest in developing this expertise.
• Be proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Have an interest in working for an organisation committed to delivering positive social impact.

What’s on offer:

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Salary: £56,919
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a London office and flexibility around home working, alongside an expectation of approximately two days per week in the office