Financial systems manager jobs
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Summary
To manage and ensure control of the funding, financial and corporate resources of the Charity to ensure a financially secure service, delivering value for money.
Work with the Co-Directors to advise and develop the financial strategy, model new projects, prepare annual and project budgets, and report on financial performance, contributing to the overall future strategic direction of the Charity.
Manage the day-to-day finances for the Charity. Ensure all aspects of the financial systems are accurate and up to date, including banking, sales and purchase ledgers, payroll and cash management.
The postholder is expected to foster excellent working relationships with all staff, volunteers, senior colleagues and trustees.
The postholder will be expected to attend the following meeting groups:
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Monthly All Staff: regular attendance
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GDPR/Data Working Group
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Finance and Income Generation (FING) Committee Meetings
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Responsibilities to and attendance at all other meetings: attendance only as and when required and/or at the direction of the Co-Directors
Key Responsibilities
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Supervision and management of Senior Finance & Admin Officer (SFAO)
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Day to Day Financial Management
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Provision of accurate reports to Board and senior managers
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Payroll, Pensions, and Tax Management overview and control
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Budget Process Management
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Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
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Financial Risk Management
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Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
Core External Relationships
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Payroll Provider
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TPT Pensions
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HMRC
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All Banks
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Charity Auditors
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IT Contractor & Insurers
Day to Day Financial Management
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Regularly review and maintain financial policies and procedures.
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Review the monthly reconciliations carried out by the SFAO thereby ensuring all transactions are properly and efficiently recorded.
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Oversee the management and appropriate allocation of Restricted Funds, ensuring the monies are allocated according to the donor’s wishes and ensure that records are always maintained
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Regularly review and make recommendations for improvements to financial controls and ensuring methods are documented and made clear to staff.
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Support with funding bids and reports back to donors
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Management of all charity bank accounts, acting as authorised signatory with Banks
Payroll, Pensions and Tax Management
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Supervise the payroll process carried out by SFAO
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Responsible for the effective management Charity’s Pension Scheme
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Ensure payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time, and ensure all available allowances are claimed.
Budget Process Management
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Take the lead on preparing the Annual Budget, working closely with SLT to capture all spending plans Develop and run a process which is thorough, consistent and inclusive of all managers.
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Alongside the Co-Director, present the Draft Budget to Board for approval
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Present monthly management accounts and Cost Centre reports for all managers
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Work closely with all SLT to ensure they fully understand their budgets and ongoing organisational performance against budget
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Monitor variations against spend and integrate within an overall Cashflow analysis
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Recommend corrective actions to Co- Directors and/or Board as necessary
Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Act as lead member of staff with the Charity’s Auditors
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Oversee the preparation of the Annual Accounts plus any supporting papers required to enable an efficient and effective annual audit to take place
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Maintain fixed asset register and inventory of all equipment contracts/agreements
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Ensure the Charity is fully compliant with statutory bodies and key external institutions, and act as lead on behalf of the charity with the following bodies:
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Pensions Regulator
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HMRC
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Valuation Office
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All Banks
Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
Insurance
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Take the lead in managing the insurance renewals process, and ensure that a comprehensive suite of insurances is in place to cover key risks across the Charity
Financial Risk Management
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Ensure appropriate financial risk management techniques and controls are in place at strategic and operational levels.
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Develop, update and produce long term cashflow forecasts to evidence that the Charity can operate as a going concern.
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Provide up-to-date dashboards and reports of the financial position, projections and scenarios, considering the financial implications of alternative business models, advice on new and current business income generation initiatives and analysis of financial risk and performance.
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Work with the Co-Directors, to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place for the long-term financial viability of the charity, advising on the financial consequences of proposed actions
Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
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Assist the Chair of FING Committee (Treasurer)
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Prepare all associated papers and minutes
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Prepare finance papers for Treasurer to deliver to Board of Trustees
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Attend Board of Trustees meetings and present information as requested
General
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Postholder to adhere to their relevant Code of Ethics as laid down by their professional body, being mindful that adherence to the code takes precedence over charity policy and practice should a conflict ever arise. [NB Sections A + C of the current professional code are applicable.]
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Keep abreast of financial developments across the charity sector and ensure any opportunities for tax reliefs, cost reduction, value for money and more effective systems are seized as appropriate.
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Undertake any other duties as determined by the Co-Directors.
Personal Specification
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Personally committed to Caring in Bristol’s vision and values and collaboration-focused method of work.
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Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; openly taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work.
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Bring ideas for improvements and is open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate.
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Awareness of your own needs: the homelessness sector can be challenging – you will be good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team, and we are keen to nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it.
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Resilience working under pressure, ability, and willingness to both give and take constructive feedback.
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Willingness to work the extra hours where needed, with a flexible working policy.
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Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you.
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Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow.
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A passion for social justice and to change Bristol for the better.
Essential
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Minimum part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience, with an ability to understand the practical impact of finance decisions and processes across the whole charity.
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Specialist knowledge of Charities required, including Charity SORP guidance and procedures, underpinned by strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
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Ability to work with the Co-directors to lead the formulation of long-term financial plans and strategies which will influence the long-term direction of the charity.
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Experience in developing major finance policy development.
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Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
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Experience in management accounting.
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Ability to receive, process and provide highly complex or sensitive financial information including ability to analyse and clearly communicate financial information.
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Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, and experience of using databases.
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Solid organisational skills including consistency, accuracy, and an eye for detail.
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Experience of line management and supporting and developing staff.
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Knowledge and understanding of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion practices.
Desirable
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Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software is desirable or transferrable knowledge of similar online accounting packages.
To apply for this role, please complete the Caring in Bristol application form.
This job advert closes on 12 July and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring:
Finance Assistant
Salary: £31,022 per year (pro rata)
Hours: Part-time - 24 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, with a six-month probationary period
Location: Remote working or hybrid (as preferred)
Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026, 5.00pm
Interview date: Thursday 30 July 2026
About the role
Church Action on Poverty is a small, national charity working alongside people in poverty to build dignity, agency and power, and to end poverty in the UK. We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly finance team and help keep our organisation running smoothly.
You'll maintain accurate financial records, support colleagues across the country with day-to-day finance queries, and help our Finance Manager keep our systems and processes in good shape. It's a varied, hands-on role at the heart of a movement working to end poverty.
What you'll be doing
● Keeping our financial systems accurate and up to date through careful record-keeping.
● Providing day-to-day financial support to colleagues across the organisation.
● Supporting the Finance Manager to develop and maintain financial systems and processes.
● Processing invoices, reconciling accounts and bank statements, and recording income using Quickbooks and Salesforce.
● Supporting expense tracking, reporting and grant administration for our programmes.
What we're looking for
Someone organised, methodical and comfortable working with numbers, who wants to use their finance skills for a cause that matters. Experience with Quickbooks or similar accounting software and databases is a real advantage, as is a genuine interest in our mission to end poverty.
Why join us
● 25 days' annual leave pro rata, plus statutory holidays.
● 10% employer pension contribution (with a 5% employee contribution).
● Fully funded cash-plan health insurance for you and your dependants.
● Flexible, remote working or hybrid working between home and our Manchester office.
How to apply
Please apply by completing our application form. Full details of how to apply are included in the pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026, 5.00pm
Interviews: Thursday 30 July 2026
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
Church Action on Poverty is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people with lived experience of poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Finance
Location: Hybrid, a mixture of remote working and office-based at Solar House, 3rd Floor, 1-9 Romford Rd, London, E15 4LJ.
Hours: 3 or 4 days a week, negotiable
Salary: Up to £62,500 (pro rata)
Closing date of advert: 20 July 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school, ready to learn, whatever it takes. Every role in our organisation helps make that happen.
We are looking for a Head of Finance to act as our financial conscience and strategic navigator.
As the Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership while ensuring our day-to-day operations are exceptionally robust. You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, line-manage a Senior Finance Manager, as well as working closely with our Board of Trustees.
In this role, you will be expected to serve as the organisation's financial conscience, ensuring absolute transparency, integrity, and strict adherence to UK fundraising regulations. Looking ahead, you will also play a key role in analysing commercial opportunities to drive new business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Stewardship: Manage general ledgers, reserves, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling.
- Governance & Trustees: Work closely with the Board, Finance Committee, and Remuneration Committee.
- Compliance & Legal: Ensure complete adherence to HMRC, Charity Commission, and Charities SORP requirements.
- Risk Management: Maintain and update the Risk Register to protect charity assets.
- New Business & Commercial Growth: Provide costings and commercial modelling for new tenders and products.
- Team Leadership: Oversee the internal finance team and third-party payroll providers.
- About You
- Qualifications: You are a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with extensive post-qualification experience.
- Sector Knowledge: You have a proven track record in a senior charity finance role managing statutory accounts over full year cycles.
- Regulatory Expertise: You fully understand UK fundraising regulations, charity governance, and company law.
- Commercial Mindset: You can confidently support non-finance departments with commercial analysis to secure new contracts.
- Systems Experience: Experience with Sage and Salesforce is highly desirable
What We Offer
We really value modern workplace flexibility. This permanent role is offered as a 3 or 4 days per week part-time position, with a hybrid working pattern split between remote work and our office in Stratford, London.
We actively support staff wellbeing and champion a safe, diverse culture where everyone can be themselves. Here is what we offer our team:
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
- Life assurance for added financial security
- Pension scheme
- A structured induction and ongoing professional development
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
Applications are reviewed continually, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
School-Home Support takes the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children very seriously, and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.
All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS check at the level appropriate to the role.
We are a national education charity working to improve low attendance in schools and maximise educational opportunities for all children.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London, homeworking options in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
Crisis is committed to Housing led solutions to homelessness and as part of our ambitious 10-year strategy has committed to providing secure, settled, affordable homes for our members for the first time in our history.
The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in delivering regular financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for our new Housing Directorate, therefore, to be considered for the role you will need to be an experienced housing finance professional.
This role will provide insight and analysis and includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, and reforecasting to provide support in decision making whilst adhering to processes, controls, and ways of working that effectively support our Finance function and support stakeholders’ needs. It will also require some collaboration with our Transformation Leads who are leading on the implementation of a new finance system (xLedger).
About you
- A fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent CCAB recognised accounting qualification) with post-qualification experience in housing.
- Proven finance business partnering in housing with a strong understanding of operational drivers gained within the charity sector, local government or commercial or social housing sector.
- Support the development, appraisal and monitoring of capital programmes, maintenance schemes and investment business cases.
- Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and provide meaningful insights.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong understanding of core financial processes and operations.
- Knowledge of financial controls and compliance frameworks.
- Experience of contributing to finance transformation or systems-related change.
- Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place online w/c Monday 20 July
Interview process: Competency-based interview.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contract our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please visit our website
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, DOE.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reports to: Programme Director
Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.
Extra Information: We offer blended working within this role, with 3 days a week on site.
About the role:
At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose.
We’re building a Transport Solutions Team that works flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit – from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. Our growing portfolio includes flagship projects tackling challenges such as inclusive EV charging infrastructure, complex community transport needs, and large-scale research and systems change activity through the National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT).
We are now recruiting a Transport Solutions Manager to play a leading part in the management of NCAT, which will make up around half of the role, while also contributing to the design and delivery of other high-impact transport solutions activity across the Foundation’s portfolio. This is a pivotal role that combines programme leadership, stakeholder management, governance, and delivery, and is designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure.
The successful candidate will act as a key point of coordination for NCAT, supporting its effective mobilisation, delivery, governance and partner relationships, while also working across other Transport Solutions priorities in line with the expectations of broader internal Transport Solutions Manager roles.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people, and to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects in the sector.
What you will be doing:
- Act as a key point of coordination for NCAT within the Foundation, bringing together cross-functional input across areas such as delivery, innovation, governance, operations, insight and evaluation.
- Lead the ongoing management activity for NCAT, including the development and implementation of systems, processes and governance structures to enable effective delivery.
- Coordinate programme reporting for NCAT, including the preparation of regular updates for senior leadership and governance committees, ensuring accuracy, insight and alignment with organisational goals.
- Monitor progress against plans, budgets and timelines, identifying and resolving risks such as under or overspend, ineligible costs or delivery delays.
- Escalate risks and issues proactively, supporting the development of mitigation strategies to manage impact and maintain programme integrity.
- Support governance structures, including advisory boards or steering groups, ensuring they are effectively convened, briefed and engaged in programme direction.
- Build and maintain strong funder and delivery partner relationships, acting as a key link between the Foundation and external partners to support trust, alignment and shared learning.
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches are embedded, working with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and insight generation, supporting the dissemination of findings, progress and outcomes from NCAT and related work to maximise external impact.
- Lead and/or contribute to other projects, programmes or funding activity across the Transport Solutions portfolio, working flexibly in line with team priorities and the expectations of other internal Transport Solutions Manager roles.
- Collaborate across the Foundation, including with Finance, Legal, Communications, Insight and Evaluation, HR and Data Protection, to ensure high-quality delivery and strong organisational alignment.
Your experience:
Must haves:
- Significant experience in programme or project management roles, ideally within complex or multi-stakeholder environments and as a funder.
- Strong understanding of programme delivery, governance and reporting, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to maintain accurate information for monitoring, reporting and decision-making.
- Financial literacy, with experience in analysing budgets, monitoring spend and managing financial risks.
- Experience managing contracts, legal agreements or delivery arrangements with external partners, suppliers or grantees.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with a relationship-first approach that builds trust and enables collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, matrix-working environment, adapting to shifting priorities and timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, papers and presentations for senior audiences.
Nice to haves:
- Understanding of managing cross-disciplinary research or systems change activity involving technical, social and user-centred disciplines.
- Experience managing large-scale grants, programmes or partnerships and holding a primary relationship with external delivery partners.
- Track record in delivering or supporting innovation pilots, research programmes, grant programmes or cross-sector partnerships.
- Experience working in or in collaboration with government, industry, academia or the non-profit sector.
- Knowledge of disability and transport issues, including relevant policy, legislation, barriers to access and the social model of disability.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working. Our flexible working policy requires everyone to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (for this role we ask that you come to the office every week for the minimum of one day), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are.
Salary: £48,524 p.a.
Hours: Permanent, full-time, contract. At NEON, we work a 28 hour week - the equivalent of a 4 day standard work week. This can be done over 4 or 5 days.
Benefits: a 28-hour week, 7.5% employer matched pension, genuinely flexible working, 20 days holiday per year (25 days pro rated for a 4 day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas break, a progressive Parenting Policy, Sabbatical Policy, and a generous staff development budget
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Application deadline: Sunday 19th July, 11.59pm
Interview dates: First round of interviews (online): Mon 3rd - Weds 5th August 2026, second round of interviews (in person): Thursday 13th August 2026
This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK
About NEON
NEON is a capacity and infrastructure building organisation that seeks to accelerate the transition to a new economy by building the power of social movements - because without strong social movements we lack the power we need to win. We deliver trainings, develop resources, facilitate collaboration and work in partnership with key movement allies, especially in the climate, housing and migration movements. Our focus is on strengthening the organising, communications and strategy skills of social movement organisations, as well as deepening movement alignment, as we believe these are key to building collective power. As part of our work, we are looking to change the starting point in social movements from “what do we agree on” to “what can we win together?”
Purpose of this role
This role is the main point of contact for staff for all people & operations support. It is crucial in providing the systems and support that NEON staff rely on to do their best work by:
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owning NEON people and operations policies and ensuring they are understood and applied consistently and equitably across the organisation;
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guiding staff through people processes;
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overseeing the smooth running of operations systems across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead the full lifecycle of NEON staff, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding, while overseeing and supporting the Ops Assistant to run these processes. Lead on reviewing and improving people processes and ensure anti-oppression is embedded within them.
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Manage HR systems and records, including contracts, payroll inputs, leave, training, appraisals, probations and policy implementation, ensuring processes are accurate, well maintained and completed on time by line managers.
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Act as first point of contact for HR queries, taking ownership of NEON’s policies, processes, culture and employee relations. Advise staff and line managers on policies, accommodations, and support needs, conduct relevant HR meetings and escalate to the Director of Ops and People when appropriate.
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Manage monthly payroll, submitting updates to the outsourced provider, checking accuracy of pension and other deductions, implementing pay increases and paperwork, and addressing staff payroll queries or signposting them to financial guidance.
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Line manage the Operations Assistant to a high standard using the full spectrum of management tools and approaches e.g. mentoring, coaching, challenge and feedback using the feedback guidelines, more formal performance processes. Empowering them to thrive at NEON and perform their role excellently.
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Oversee day-to-day operational support functions delivered through the Ops Assistant, including IT and systems, GDPR processes, office and facilities coordination, health and safety, staff event logistics and board logistics, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard, following NEON’s values.
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Support the Director of Ops and People in developing and updating people policies, procedures, and practices, staying across emerging trends, and embedding a caring, anti-oppressive culture through organisational development projects such as internal comms, team guides, manuals, and frameworks.
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Maintain core organisational administration, including Companies House filings, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and shared organisational inboxes.
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Participate or lead on Operations projects as agreed, (e.g. HR systems, data protection, health and safety), with clear scope and prioritisation.
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Actively lead on the enhancement of the Ops Peer Support Network’s community of practice as part of implementing the network strategy.
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Play an active part in the whole NEON team, contributing to organisation-wide plans
Who you are:
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HR & people ops experience: You’ve worked in HR or people operations before and are confident managing the full employee lifecycle — recruitment, contracts, onboarding, performance, leave, payroll coordination and offboarding. You can hold these processes end-to-end and keep them accurate, consistent and compliant, whilst ensuring they align with the values and ways of working.
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Operational systems & improvements: You’ve held responsibility for systems like HR platforms, shared drives, IT tools or project management software. You’re confident in improving how things work and embedding changes so they actually stick and work for people.
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Strong organisation & reliability: You’re highly organised, detail-focused and someone who gets things done. You can manage multiple recurring processes (like payroll cycles, HR records and compliance tasks) and keep everything on track without things slipping.
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Line management experience: You’re a skilled and confident line manager, and able to support with feedback, development and performance. You know how to balance care with clarity and accountability.
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First point of contact for HR & ops support: You’re comfortable being a go-to person for staff questions on HR, people and operations. Supporting staff and managers with clear, practical guidance and handling sensitive issues with care, confidence and professionalism.
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Working knowledge of compliance areas: Good understanding of core compliance areas such as UK employment practice, data protection and health and safety. You know how to apply these in a proportionate, practical way that fits a small organisation.
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Self-directed and collaborative: You’re able to manage your own workload and priorities, whilst working naturally across teams, actively building relationships, sharing responsibility, and making sure work is joined up rather than siloed. You’re comfortable holding your own while staying deeply connected to the wider organisation and what others need from you.
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Proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
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An affinity with NEON’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, generosity and respect.
We know that people from certain backgrounds and identities are often excluded in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this.
So:
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We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
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We know the work goes way beyond "diversity", it's about making the space inclusive too. So we are continuously working on that at NEON. So far this includes tangible things like a flexible work policy so people have genuine flexibility around where and when they work and a 28 hour week as standard; a gender-neutral parenting/leave policy, an anti-oppression strategy which is held at senior level given how important it is to the organisation. It also includes the day-to-day work of creating psychological safety for everyone at NEON and celebrating the wisdom of black, indigenous, queer, Disabled and other cultures in the way we work and behave
There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! Also important to us is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don’t have 100% of the skills listed we want to hear from you.
We build capacity & infrastructure to accelerate the transition to a new economy.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Managing the continued development of the YAA’s CRM system, working with the Fundraising, Marketing, Admin and Finance teams to ensure the system serves their requirements.
•Managing all aspects of the database and associated data systems and processes as part of YAA’s fundraising activities and the Charity’s web systems.
•Responsible for ensuring the Charity can demonstrate compliance with new and existing Fundraising and Data Protection Regulations including the General Data Protection Regulations. Keeping up to date with any changes in policy that may affect the management of supporter data.
•Liaison with the YAA Fundraising, Marketing, Administration and Finance Team on data/data selection and reporting requirements.
•Promote and support data audit, cleansing and effectiveness within YAA, deploying and providing day to day management of the CRM system and providing reports and analysis of the data as required.
KEY DUTIES:
Provide the expertise and insight to support an integrated data strategy across fundraising and marketing, advising on and sharing best practice:
1. Work with CRM users to ensure best practice is adhered to across the department and maximise fundraising performance.
2. Identify opportunities and apply insight and data analysis within the database to improve our income generation performance and opportunity.
3. Communicate and build relationships with external suppliers to inform the data strategy and database development and secure the smooth delivery of database services through the database.
4. Keep up to date with current database and legislative developments and consider how they should be applied at YAA.
5. Work collaboratively across Fundraising, Marketing, Admin and Finance to bring systems and data expertise to the launch of new fundraising or communications products, projects, systems or new ways of working.
Work with fundraising teams to develop reporting, analysis and data selections to support improved retention, income generation and ROI and put the supporter at the heart of data planning:
1. Be responsible for data profiling, segmentation and selections for fundraising and marketing activity to support increased income generation and supporter retention, ensuring data selections are planned and organised effectively across fundraising. Advise teams on selecting data, exclusions and undertake data selections.
2. Work with fundraising teams and external agencies to support the development of long term sustainable supporter journey planning.
3. Lead on fundraising data analysis and data quality in developing and implementing reporting tools, producing regular management information for performance management and campaign evaluation.
4. Create a library of reports and dashboards colleagues can self-serve in real time.
5. Provide relevant data to SMT and Trustee Board.
Maintenance of the database and ensuring data integrity:
1. Be responsible for technical maintenance of the database and liaising with suppliers to ensure integration with digital fundraising platforms as required and the automation, where possible, of importing high quality data.
2. Ensure data and income are reconciled between database and finance functions.
3. Ensuring data is secure, there are adequate back-ups and that data can be retrieved in the event of a system failure.
4. Oversee the import and export of data to and from external suppliers (in conjunction with Digital Marketing Manager as appropriate). Investigate and resolve anomalies, liaising with suppliers, third-party agencies, or colleagues
5. Manage the set-up, documentation and maintenance of coding structures on the database to ensure effective data selection, analysis and reporting across all fundraising.
Ensuring compliant use of data and the database:
1. Be an expert on relevant Data Protection legislation and Fundraising regulations and lead on this for Fundraising. Ensure the compliance with legislation and best practice. Raise the profile of data protection and data quality issues.
2. Audit the database regularly to ensure data is clean, accurate, archived in line with data retention policies and that users are following procedures for data entry and management.
Develop and implement a programme of training to support all database users to maximise the benefits the CRM brings:
1. Develop and deliver comprehensive induction and ongoing training and associated ‘How to’ documentation for users.
2. Develop, implement, communicate and regularly review database protocols and procedures ensuring they are up to date and being followed by staff.
3. Work closely with users to identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working across YAA, including updating and maintaining internal user guides and process maps.
4. Provide technical support for users.
Staffing and Budget Management
1. Train staff and volunteers in the use of the data management systems.
2. To work closely with the finance team in ensuring fundraising income data is robust and meets all relevant financial management and reporting requirements.
3. To propose and monitor the CRM budget and manage the relationships with key suppliers to ensure value for money for YAA.
Knowledge & Skills Required;
Essential:
❖ Previous or current experience in a Database Management role
❖ Demonstrable record of success in working with CRM’s (YAA’s CRM is Beacon)
❖ Experience of data import protocols – extracting data and transforming it ready for import
❖ Experience of relationship building and management with various stakeholders internally and externally
❖ Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerQuery and Outlook
❖ Highly organised, meticulous with a thorough approach to work
❖ Ability to see projects through from start to finish, managing time and tasks effectively with a varied workload, including following up with colleagues and stakeholders
❖ Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
❖ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of people
❖ Numerate and literate
Desirable:
❖ Experience of managing a CRM in a charity/fundraising role
❖ SQL skills
❖ Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture including future scenario planning
❖ Training skills
For further details on how to apply and for the full job pack, please visit our website.
Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art emergency response air ambulances for the protection of human life across Yorkshire and its environs.



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Good financial management is key to our operational success and enables us to facilitate our vital work. The Finance Manager ensures the smooth, accurate, and compliant day-to-day financial operations of Prison Fellowship (PF). Overseeing transactional processing, payroll, and local group accounting, while supporting the Head of Finance with management accounts and year-end audit preparation, this role is pivotal in enabling PF to deliver our mission and meet strategic objectives.
Either full or part accounting qualifications and experience of Sage50 cloud book-keeping is preferred, as is a working knowledge of MS Office systems. Above all, we are looking for a capable, proactive individual who sees their work as vital to PF's broader strategy, with a genuine passion to support our mission through excellent financial management.
PF is a Christian organisation.
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Awel Aman Tawe is a pioneering community energy charity working to tackle the climate emergency while strengthening community resilience. Founded in 1998, we have developed two of the largest renewable energy co-operatives in Wales – Awel Co-op (wind) and Egni Co-op (solar and smart local energy systems).
We are entering an exciting and pivotal phase. Alongside our established renewable energy assets, we are developing new infrastructure, including a solar farm and battery storage project (one of the UK’s first “tribrid” systems). We are also advancing shared ownership wind and solar projects with commercial developers – these are multi-million pound projects and will be getting built over the next 2-10 years. We are also expanding our portfolio of community, education and enterprise activities. As of end 2025, AAT and group companies have a combined balance sheet of more than £19m and turnover of £4m
Our work spans multiple legal and operational structures, including a charity, community benefit societies (co-ops), trading activity and joint ventures. Hwb y Gors, our low-carbon arts and enterprise centre, is a key part of our growing earned income and community development.
We are a dynamic, values-driven organisation with a strong track record and ambitious plans for the future.
Why this role matters
With increasing scale, complexity and ambition, we need a Finance Director who can ensure our financial systems, planning, and governance remain robust, agile and aligned with our mission. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across a diverse and evolving financial landscape — combining charitable funding, co-operative structures, commercial income and major capital energy projects.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, inquisitive and proactive Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Creative Director, Trustees and senior colleagues to shape organisational strategy, support decision-making and ensure financial sustainability. You will bring clarity and insight across multiple entities and income streams, and play a central role in navigating complexity, including financial planning for large-scale infrastructure and operating in a sector influenced by fluctuating energy markets. AAT is looking for someone who is committed and enthused to accelerate Wales towards net zero carbon and helping the community energy sector’s vital role in achieving this.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership
- Provide strategic financial leadership as part of the senior management team
- Contribute to organisational strategy and provide constructive challenge and insight
- Lead the development of long-term financial plans and sustainable business models
- Develop financial modelling and scenario planning, including for major capital projects
- Support funding strategies (including liaison with banks), business cases and income diversification
Financial Planning and Reporting
- Lead the development of robust budgets, forecasts and financial models
- Provide clear, insightful management accounts and financial reporting to SMT and Board
- Ensure reporting supports effective decision-making across the organisation
- Oversee financial reporting to funders, lenders and stakeholders
Operational finance and governance
- Oversee day-to-day financial management and cash flow
- Ensure strong financial controls, systems and processes are in place and continuously improved
- Maintain and develop accounting systems (Xero) and reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal and audit requirements
- Lead the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple entities (including charity SORP and FCA requirements)
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks, HMRC and funders
Complexity and risk management
- Consolidate and oversee finances across multiple entities and funding streams
- Provide financial oversight of joint ventures and commercial activity
- Undertake financial risk analysis, including for major capital and infrastructure projects
- Provide scenario planning in relation to energy price volatility and income variability
Income generation and projects
- Support funding applications, grant claims and contract reporting
- Contribute to development of earned income activities
- Provide financial input into new projects, partnerships and investments
Leadership and team development
- Lead and support a small finance and administration team
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and segregation of duties
- Build financial understanding and confidence across the wider organisation
Person Specification
Essential experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPFA or equivalent)
- Significant senior finance leadership experience in a complex organisation
- Strong experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and modelling
- Experience of producing statutory and management accounts
- Experience of multi-entity structures and financial consolidation
- Experience of charity finance, including SORP and restricted/unrestricted funds
- Track record of supporting strategic decision-making through financial insight
- Experience working with multiple income streams (e.g. grants, trading, contracts)
Desirable Experience
- Experience of community energy, infrastructure or similar sectors
- Understanding of community benefit societies or co-operative models
- Experience of working with joint ventures or shared ownership structures
- Experience of sectors with market-driven or variable income (e.g. energy)
- Welsh language
Skills and abilities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Strong relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
Personal qualities
We are particularly looking for someone who is:
- Inquisitive and curious – someone who actively interrogates and understands the numbers
- Proactive and solutions-focused – comfortable taking initiative in a dynamic environment
- Strategically minded – able to connect financial insight with organisational goals
- Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
- Collaborative and values-led
- Committed to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing
Why join Awel Aman Tawe?
- Be part of one of the UK’s leading community energy organisations
- Work at the forefront of innovative renewable energy and social enterprise models
- Play a key role in tackling the climate crisis and supporting communities
- Help shape a financially resilient and ambitious organisation at a pivotal moment
Application process
Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining:
- Your suitability for the role
- Your experience in relation to the person specification
- Why you are interested in working with Awel Aman Tawe
Subject line: Finance Director
Deadline for Applications: 3rd August 2026
Interviews:10th August 2026
If you would like to discuss this job opportunity, please contact Dan McCallum at Awel Aman Tawe, CEO/Prif Swyddog
Equal opportunities
Positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This post is funded by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
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Do you want to work for an organisation that nurtures and encourages talented employees?
Do you enjoy both the task-focused and strategic elements of charity finance?
Do you want to work for an organisation with a mission to change the trajectories of children’s lives?
TLG’s Finance Manager role could be the role for you!
Title: Finance Manager
Location: Hybrid – TLG’s National Support Centre, West Yorkshire (minimum 40% office-based including Tuesdays)
Salary: £37,066 - £40,090 (FTE)
Hours: Flexible, 30 – 37.5 hours per week (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)
Reporting To: Director of Finance
Contract: Permanent
About TLG
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian children’s wellbeing charity rooted in the conviction that the local church is central to God’s mission of restoration and hope for children and families. Today, through our existing programmes of Early Intervention and Make Lunch, over 220 churches are partnering with TLG, supporting 4,699 children each year, with 1,059 children and family members connecting into the wider support of the church as a place of belonging, care and hope.
About the Role
As we journey towards our vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a passionate, motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you’ll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.
As someone who has completed or nearly completed their Accountancy qualification, you will be given responsibility in an environment centred on growth. The Finance Manager will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. As you take on this impactful role, we will support and develop you as a leader with sector-leading internal and external training.
Some of the role responsibilities include elements of:
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Budgeting & Planning
- Systems & Processes
- Financial Leadership
Whilst the responsibilities and feel of the role will be familiar to someone with a career in charity finance, the close work with TLG’s commercial subsidiaries, the opportunity to speak strategically in the future of the charity, the focus on career development and the environment of grace and faith encompassing TLG make this role an attractive proposition for anyone who wants to make a difference for Jesus within the finance sector.
About You
You will be a fully or nearly Qualified Accountant who wants to grow in a finance career with an organisation committed to seeing you flourish. You can work well within a high‑performing finance function, bringing strong charity finance experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across the organisation, including with department heads throughout the team. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery of management accounts, budgeting and reporting. Alongside this, you’ll bring an active Christian faith, playing a full part in the spiritual life of the organisation and working sensitively with people of all backgrounds.
Next Steps
For more information about TLG, the role and the person specification, please see the attached Job Pack.
To apply for the position, please click 'How to apply' send a CV and completed Candidate Bio Details Form to Christian Jobs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe at Christian Jobs.
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This is a pivotal role at the heart of Resonate Arts, supporting the smooth, safe and effective running of our organisation. The Operations & Systems Coordinator will take ownership of the administrative and operational systems that underpin our work. From financial processes and participant data to governance and communications, you will ensure that our systems are accurate, efficient and well-organised.
Your work will enable the wider team—particularly the Director—to focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred arts programmes for people living with dementia, and on securing the organisation’s long-term sustainability.
This is a hands-on role combining administration, systems management and coordination. It offers the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening how the organisation works, helping us to grow our impact while maintaining high standards of care, safety and accountability.
Our mission is to be a driving force for positive change, reducing social isolation and building resilient, vibrant communities.
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Help shape the future of a growing church serving East London.
Highway Vineyard Church is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our growing multisite church in the London Borough of Newham. As we enter an exciting new season of growth and pursue our vision, we are looking for an outstanding Operations Manager to help build the systems, structures, and culture that will enable our ministry to flourish.
This is a varied and hands-on leadership role, overseeing the church's operations across administration, finance, facilities, governance, compliance, health and safety, event support, and organisational systems. This role is for someone who thrives on bringing order, clarity, and excellence behind the scenes. Working closely with the Senior Pastor, leadership team, trustees, staff, volunteers, and external contractors, you will ensure that our buildings, resources, and operational processes are managed efficiently, safely, and sustainably, enabling our ministries to flourish. The role is for someone who thrives on bringing order, clarity, and excellence behind the scenes.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional organiser with strong administrative and financial skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You will be a confident problem-solver who takes initiative, enjoys improving systems and processes, and is able to lead operational projects from planning through to delivery.
Above all, you will be passionate about creating effective operational structures that enable ministry and mission to thrive. You will enjoy working collaboratively with people, demonstrate servant-hearted leadership, and be fully committed to the vision, values, and mission of Highway Vineyard Church.
Hours worked: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive within the sector, based on experience
Applications close on Friday 24th July @12pm
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for this role.
Please submit a CV and Covering later stating how you meet the requirements of the role. Unfortunately applications with no covering letter can not be shortlisted.
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Financial Controller
£60,000 - £65,000 | Permanent | 4 day working week (Full Time) | London Hybrid
Take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting, and technical accounting while helping shape the future of CIPFA's finance function whilst they are undergoing transformation!
CIPFA is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Financial Controller to join their finance team in a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting, treasury, tax and compliance, while helping drive the ongoing development of a modern, high-performing finance function.
As the professional body for people in public finance, CIPFA is committed to supporting better public services through excellence in financial management and governance. This role will play a key part in ensuring the organisation continues to operate with strong financial stewardship while supporting future growth and organisational priorities.
Why this Financial Controller role stands out:
- A genuine four-day working week – work Monday to Thursday, enjoy Fridays off, and take the full salary home (it is not pro rata!).
- Newly created position with the opportunity to shape the role and influence the future direction of the finance function.
- Strategic exposure – partner with senior leaders on commercial opportunities, international activity, and organisational initiatives.
- Drive improvement and transformation across systems, controls, reporting, and finance processes.
- Clear progression potential – gain exposure well beyond traditional financial control responsibilities, with the potential to develop into a broader finance leadership role over time.
What you'll do – and what you'll gain:
- Play a leading role in statutory reporting, year-end processes, audits, treasury management, and tax compliance.
- Act as the organisation's technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards and evolving regulations.
- Support strategic projects by providing insight into financial, tax, treasury, and compliance implications.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve reporting, and maximise the value of finance systems.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of a modern, high-performing finance function.
What you'll need:
- Experience preparing charity statutory accounts and managing year-end audits, either in industry or practice.
- Strong knowledge of charity accounting, VAT and SORP FRS102.
- A proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge constructively.
- A recognised accounting qualification is desirable, although exceptional relevant experience will also be considered.
Location & Working Pattern:
The organisation operates a 32-hour full-time working week, with employees typically working 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday (including a 30-minute lunch break) and enjoying Fridays off.
Hybrid working is in place, with 1-2 days per week in the London office.
Ready to make your mark?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation investing in its finance function and creating an environment where technical expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 5th July, but CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged to ensure you don’t miss out!
Director of Finance and Systems
Are you a qualified accountant with experience at a senior level in a finance role?
We are looking for a Director of Finance and Systems to join the Strategy Team, responsible for shaping the organisations long-term strategy and financial sustainability.
Working for an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Position: Director of Finance and Systems
Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required.
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.
Closing Date: 12noon on Wednesday 8 July 2026 (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)
First stage interviews (virtual): Wednesday 15 July 2026
Second stage interviews (in-person): w/c 27 July 2026
There will also be a short, values-based phone interview between Stage 1 and 2.
About the Role
As a key member of the Executive Team, you will partner closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a financially resilient and scalable organisation, supporting both the charity’s and its growing national network of independent Youth Zone charities.
You will lead the organisation’s finance, systems and data capability ensuring strong financial stewardship, high-quality insight for decision-making, and efficient, innovative ways of working.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial and operational model of one of the UK’s most ambitious youth charities, with influence extending across a growing national network.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Financial Strategy & Sustainability
- Financial Leadership & Governance
- Systems, Data & Insight
- Network Support & Influence
About You
You will be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potential
You will have experience of
- Working at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function (ideally also including responsibility for the systems function)
- Substantial financial leadership across scaling organisation or multi-entity structure spanning organisational planning, analysis and improvement, ideally a national-level charity
- Effective collaborative working with senior colleagues at Executive and Board Level
Above all, you’re motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to help deliver spaces that enable young people to thrive.
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.
It’s about opportunity.
You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Business Account, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance and Systems, Director of Finance and Systems, Finance and Systems Manager, Finance and Systems Lead.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Finance Director
Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract
Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction
Starting Salary £60K per annum pro rata
Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!
You will be a qualified accountant, with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework. With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently. You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position in order to support the delivery of the services and enterprises, which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.
You will also provide effective leadership and direction of the well-regarded finance team with a person-centred approach.
Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 19th July 2026
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 29th July 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026
For the job description and to apply, please visit the website
Completed application forms can be sent to HR
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team, and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or current FD.
SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health
Registered Charity Number: 1094905
Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617
Supporting people and communities to thrive
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