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We’re looking for someone brilliant at keeping things organised, on track, and moving forward—to support Headstart, a programme that’s helping to reshape how England restores its rivers and wetlands.

It’s a big, collaborative project (lots of partners, lots going on), so this role is right at the centre of making it all work.

Day to day, you might be:

• Keeping meetings, actions and plans organised

• Supporting budgets, invoices and financial tracking

• Helping coordinate partners and keep everyone aligned

• Making sure nothing falls through the cracks

You don’t need to come from an environmental background—but if you like the idea of your work contributing to nature recovery, that’s a big plus.

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Super organised and detail-focused

• Proactive and happy juggling different tasks

• Reliable, approachable, and a good team player

You’ll be joining a friendly, purpose-driven team and working on something that genuinely matters.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 (5pm)

Interview date: Week commencing the week of 13th July 2026

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.

The Finance Business Partner plays a vital role in helping teams across the organisation make wise, well informed decisions with the resources entrusted to them. Working alongside the Senior Finance Business Partner, this role sits at the heart of good stewardship — combining clear financial insight, accurate reporting and a genuine desire to see the organisation flourish in its mission.

This role works closely with budget holders across the organisation, translating financial information into clear, practical insight that supports planning, accountability and confidence. It suits someone who enjoys collaboration, values precision, and is motivated by learning and continuous improvement. As part of a supportive and experienced finance team, the role offers real opportunity to grow in confidence and capability. 

Stewardship’s unique context as a donor advised fund, combined with its professional services offering to churches and charities (such as payroll bureau and accounts examination), offers exposure to a broad and varied range of financial activity, making this an especially rich environment for developing strong business partnering skills within a values driven charity.

Occupational Requirement (OR)

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

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

• Hours: 37.5 per week 

• Salary: £57,000 per annum 

• Contract: Permanent 

• Location: Our office, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB 

• Deadline for applications: Monday 15th June, 12 Noon 

• Job Interview Date: Monday 29th June 

The Director of Finance, Corporate Services & Income is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring Advonet is financially sustainable, well-run and resilient. The role provides strategic financial leadership, oversight of corporate services, and a significant focus on income generation and diversification.  

This role plays a critical part in strengthening Advonet’s long-term viability by improving financial decision‑making, embedding a culture of income awareness and diversification, and enabling managers and teams to contribute confidently to business development activity.  

Apply now

To find out more about this vacancy, please download our Recruitment Pack from our website. It has information on what the role involves, including key responsibilities and a person specification. There is also more about what working for Advonet is like, as well as information on our values and the benefits on offer.

To apply for this job we require a cover letter (max 500 words) and a CV diversity monitoring form. You can find more details about this in the Recruitment Pack.

For any questions about the role, please contact our office and ask to speak to Angela Ellis CEO.

Join Disability Law Service and help empower Deaf and Disabled people to access justice. Support our vital work by playing a key role in strengthening our finance and administrative functions. 

Disability Law Service is a Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation providing free legal advice and representation to Deaf and Disabled people across England and Wales. We work to promote equality, inclusion, and access to justice through high-quality legal advice, welfare benefits support, and systems change work. Our work is grounded in the social model of disability and is focused on tackling discrimination and structural barriers faced by Deaf and Disabled people. 

Purpose of the role 

To support the financial and administrative operations of Disability Law Service, ensuring accurate financial management and efficient day-to-day organisational support. 

You will manage bookkeeping, legal aid billing, financial records, and general administrative processes, supporting the smooth running of organisational systems and compliance requirements. 

Key responsibilities 

• Manage bookkeeping, invoices, payments, and reconciliations 

• Take responsibility for billing processes and financial records 

• Prepare month-end adjustments (including accruals and prepayments) 

• Maintain accurate financial systems in line with charity and legal aid requirements 

• Support audit and compliance processes 

• Provide general administrative support 

• Use finance and office systems accurately and efficiently 

What we offer 

• Opportunities to develop experience in finance, administration, and legal processes within a charitable setting

• A supportive and inclusive working environment within a committed and experienced team

• A varied role where your work directly supports access to justice for Deaf and Disabled people.

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We welcome applications from everyone and are particularly keen to support Deaf and Disabled people to join and develop within our organisation. We are a flexible employer committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. 

To apply

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role via CharityJob. Please make sure you have fully read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying. 

Your new organisation
A long-established humanitarian and environmental charity is seeking a qualified and proactive Financial Controller to join its small, dedicated finance team.

Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting senior leadership with timely, accurate management information.
Key responsibilities include:

• Financial support for operational teams
• Process and controls improvement across the finance function
• Balance sheet reconciliations and core accounting duties
• Assisting with management accounts and statutory accounts for multiple entities
• Preparing statutory returns (HMRC, Charity Commission, etc.)
• Manage one member of staff

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant and enjoy a hands-on, detail-focused role. You will enjoy working collaboratively and using your initiative to improve systems and processes.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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The Bookkeeper will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports.

Are you a detail-oriented bookkeeper looking for a varied, hands-on finance role within a values-driven organisation?
This could be a brilliant opportunity to grow your skills whilst doing work that genuinely matters.

VCS Alliance, a Bradford-based organisation supporting the voluntary and community sector across the district, is looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team and help keep their financial operations running smoothly and accurately.

•  Bradford
•  Part-time, 14 hours per week
•  £25,000 to £28,000 per annum pro rata
•  Closing date: 21st June 2026

About the role

Working closely with the Finance Director, you will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budget monitoring and contributing to board-level reporting.
From maintaining creditor and debtor ledgers and reconciling bank accounts to supporting month-end and year-end processes, your work will directly underpin the financial health and transparency of the organisation.

This role would suit someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with numbers and is looking to develop within a supportive and purposeful environment.

You'll bring:
✅ Experience in a bookkeeping or finance administration role
✅ Accuracy and attention to detail in maintaining financial records and ledgers
✅ Experience supporting budget preparation, monitoring and reporting
✅ Familiarity with purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations and accounting systems
✅ Strong organisational skills, including maintaining well-structured filing systems
✅ A proactive approach to process improvement and a commitment to financial compliance

 Please read the full Job Description on our vacancies page by clicking on 'apply'

The VCS Alliance

The VCS Alliance is a charity dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. To do this, we act as a bridge between the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector and the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, channelling investment into the sector, to deliver transformational programmes. These programmes keep people out of front-line and emergency health services and address health inequalities.

We also provide and support Bradford District and Craven’s VCSE sector voice to contribute to system conversations, leading to better outcomes for our diverse communities. To do our work, we support the convening of spaces and organisations for collaborative conversations leading to better outcomes and learning. 

Project & Finance Officer

Location: London (Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

About the Changing Markets Foundation

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We work to expose unsustainable corporate practices and drive systemic change across sectors, helping to shift markets towards more sustainable models. Through research, advocacy, communications and coalition-building, we work with partners around the world to influence businesses, policymakers and consumers.

We are a small, dynamic and mission-driven team, committed to creating meaningful impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative organisation working at the forefront of sustainability campaigning and market transformation.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Project & Finance Officer to support the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation across finance, project coordination, fundraising administration and office operations.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities in a small, fast-paced NGO environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting financial processes, grants administration, campaign delivery and organisational coordination, ensuring strong internal systems and effective operational support across the team.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Administration

• Process staff expenses, credit card reconciliations and invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support payment processing, including setting up bank payments as part of internal dual-control financial procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting internal financial controls.
• Support during the audit by collating documentation, schedules and supporting information.
• Draft service agreements and support contract administration, including maintaining organised records and tracking approvals.
• Support organisational governance, including preparation for Board meetings, drafting agendas, compiling papers and taking minutes.
• Assist with general financial and administrative processes to support the smooth running of the organisation.

Fundraising & Grants Administration

• Set up, maintain and monitor a fundraising and grants calendar, including proposal deadlines, grant start and end dates, as well as financial and narrative reporting deadlines.
• Support donor communications, including individual giving administration and correspondence.
• Track grant and subgrant agreements, monitor signature status, and ensure fully executed agreements are appropriately stored and accessible.
• Support correspondence and administration relating to US foundations and other funders.
• Maintain accurate grant records and filing systems to ensure compliance and effective reporting.

Project & Campaign Support

• Support the delivery of the organisation’s campaigns and advocacy projects, primarily on methane, including coordination across workstreams and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters and other communications materials.
• Manage correspondence with companies, policymakers, partners and other external stakeholders.
• Support campaign launches, including coordination of logistics, report production and visual materials.
• Help organise events, workshops and webinars, including technical and logistical support.
• Support partnership working on joint campaigns and advocacy activities, including administration of subgrants and partner coordination.

Office Operations

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the London office.
• Organise internal meetings, staff activities and office logistics.
• Liaise with building management and service providers as required.
• Coordinate office procurement, supplies and mailings.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 2–4 years’ relevant professional experience, ideally within an NGO, charity, public interest or mission-driven organisation.
• Experience supporting financial administration, including invoices, expenses, payment processing or financial record-keeping.
• Experience of project coordination, grants administration or organisational operations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, including Excel/Google Workspace, and confidence working with databases and online systems.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

Desirable

• Experience working in an NGO, campaigning or sustainability-focused organisation.
• Familiarity with grants cycle, donor reporting or fundraising administration.
• Experience supporting events, webinars or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of board administration or governance support.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental issues or public-interest advocacy.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact sustainability and advocacy work.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within a small, international team.
• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum three days per week in our London office).
• 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
• Employer pension contributions of 4% of eligible salary
• Annual personal Health & Wellbeing budget (after probation)
• Private health and life insurance benefits reimbursement (after probation)
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities and experiences.

Interim - 2-3 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced interim finance leader to join a highly respected international charity, providing steady leadership while a permanent appointment is recruited.

This short-term assignment will focus on maintaining strong business-as-usual operations across finance and business support, ensuring continuity, stability, and visible leadership across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and trustees, supporting governance, operational delivery, and financial oversight during this interim period.

The remit covers finance, HR, governance, IT, and operational support, requiring someone comfortable operating in a broad and hands-on leadership role within a collaborative environment. You will oversee a small team, support audit and committee processes, maintain strong financial controls, oversee payroll and banking approvals, and ensure the organisation continues to operate effectively during this transition period.

This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys supporting purpose-led organisations and can quickly build credibility with stakeholders while providing calm, pragmatic leadership. Candidates with previous international NGO or wider charity sector experience would be particularly well suited to this assignment.

Key requirements:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Strong experience leading finance operations within complex organisations
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
• Experience supporting audits, governance, and board reporting
• Ability to provide stability and leadership through change
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills
• Previous NGO, international development, or wider charity sector experience would be highly advantageous
 

The role is expected to commence around 22nd June and will likely run for approximately 2–3 months while the permanent recruitment process is completed.

Hybrid working is available, with an expectation of office presence two days per week in Central London.

If interested do apply or contact Rosemary Pini for more details

Finance Manager

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference?  A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese. 

We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Diocesan board of finance forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments. 

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Oxford/Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £49,748.09 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026, at midnight

Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF

The Role

In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan board of finance and trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education.

The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for Board, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations.  The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required.

You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff.  The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in the Finance function.  You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings.

With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities.  

In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference.

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Deputy Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Accountant, Charity Accountant, Business Accountant.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

The Finance Officer will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting the effective stewardship of resources across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Operations

• Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries, responding or escalating as appropriate 

• Contribute to the effective day-to-day financial operations across the Church and associated entities 

• Process and accurately record income and expenditure transactions in line with internal processes 

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial records 

• Support the handling, recording, and secure processing of cash and cheque income in line with established procedures 

• Prepare and arrange the banking of funds, ensuring accurate reconciliation to financial records 

• Support financial processes across multiple related entities, including appropriate allocation of income and costs 

• Process and reconcile inter-entity transactions where required 

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate 

Income, Giving, & Donor Administration

• Administer all income streams, including donations, events, and charitable and commercial activities 

• Maintain accurate records of donor giving and ensure appropriate allocation of funds 

• Process Gift Aid claims in compliance with relevant regulations and maintain supporting documentation 

• Reconcile giving records with bank and system data, investigating and resolving discrepancies 

• Support donor communications, including responding to queries and preparing giving statements and related communications 

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, staff and volunteer expenses, and other payments in a timely manner 

• Ensure all transactions are appropriately authorised and coded in line with financial controls 

• Support the preparation and execution of payment runs 

• Raise invoices and manage incoming payments, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up where necessary

• Prepare and process payments, including international transactions where required, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorization.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and apply financial controls, including approval processes and expense policies 

• Support fraud prevention measures, including verification of payment details and appropriate segregation of duties 

• Ensure compliance with charity finance requirements, including Gift Aid and restricted fund management 

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation 

• Maintain appropriate controls over cash handling and banking processes 

• Support the integrity and accuracy of financial data across systems

Month-End & Reporting Support
 

• Assist with period-end processes, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules 

• Prepare draft financial reports and summaries for review by the Finance Manager 

• Provide basic analysis and commentary on financial performance where appropriate 

• Monitor bank balances and support cashflow awareness through regular updates and reporting 

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use financial and related systems effectively to maintain data accuracy and efficiency 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and internal controls 

• Support the implementation of new systems or process improvements where required 

General Support

· Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance Manager as required

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of the finance function

· Undertake other duties appropriate to the role

Christian Faith and Culture

• Will clearly live out, embrace and impart the culture of New Life Church through being Honouring, Courageous, Compassionate and Generous.

• Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the church and the city

• Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity.

• Willingness and ability to communicate their own story of their faith journey

• Positively promote the Christian faith in line with the objectives of New Life Church

1. Background

Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America

The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery.

2. Purpose of the Role

The Senior Finance Officer leads financial control, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting for Osman Consulting's project support role. The post ensures that financial information is accurate, timely, well documented, and compliant with contractual and internal requirements.

3.Terms of Reference

• Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
• Reporting to: Finance Manager
• Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns
• Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements
• Full time/Part time: Full Time

4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

     Budget management and control

• Maintain project budgets, budget lines, forecasts, and expenditure tracking tools for management use.
• Monitor expenditure against approved allocations and identify variances, burn-rate concerns, or unsupported cost movements requiring management action.
• Support financial planning and provide management with clear financial visibility for decision-making.

     Financial Documentation and reporting

• Review financial records, supporting documents, reconciliations, and payment-related files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, summaries, and management updates in the required format and within agreed deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Sudan Finance Officer to obtain complete and accurate field finance information and supporting documentation.

     Internal Control and Compliance

• Ensure that payment controls, authorisation workflows, segregation of duties, document retention, and audit trail requirements are followed.
• Support audit preparation and respond to internal or external financial review queries as assigned.
• Flag any suspected non-compliance, fraud risk, or weak supporting documentation immediately through the appropriate escalation channel.

5. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 
• At least 5 years of relevant project finance, donor compliance, experience, or NGO financial management.
• Good understanding of financial control and audit-readiness requirements.
• Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.

6. Core Competencies

• Financial discipline and accuracy
• Confidential handling of information
• Analytical thinking.
• Service orientation and teamwork

7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics

The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations.

The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders.

Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.

We are a passionate, dedicated team doing vital work to support people bereaved by suicide in the UK. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for a skilled Finance & Operations Specialist to keep our engine running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining the charity’s financial health and regulatory compliance, and ensuring our team has the tools and environment they need to deliver our vital services safely and effectively.

If you like numbers, thrive on efficient processes, and want your daily work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you (even if you don’t feel you have all the skills or experience mentioned in the accompanying job description).