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We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to lead our financial strategy and ensure Citizens Advice in West Sussex remains robust, resilient, and ready for the future. 

Who We Are 

With 40,000 people supported each year, 240 volunteers, 70+ staff and a £2.5m+ portfolio, CAWS is a leading local charity delivering advice and driving positive social change across West Sussex. We champion fairness, reduce inequality, and empower people to navigate life’s challenges. 

The Role 

As Head of Finance, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, shaping our financial strategy, strengthening our income generation plans, and ensuring our systems and controls are high performing and compliant. 

You’ll lead our finance function day-to-day, partner with teams across the organisation, build budgets for services and new projects, provide insight to support decision-making, and present reports to our CEO and Board. On occasion, you’ll also deputise for the CEO and play a central role in delivering business priorities. 

About You 

We’re seeking a strategic, solutions focused finance professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for using financial stewardship to create meaningful community impact who has: 

• a recognised accountancy qualification, 

• proven experience in budgeting, financial planning and charity accounts, 

• excellent communication skills

Full time post (40 hours) but with the flexibility to work between 30 - 40 hours depending on the candidate and agreement about job description priorities. Hybrid working is available by mutual agreement.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join our theatre Finance Team, to oversee the department and be responsible for the charity's financial management and reporting.

Exprience of charity finance would be beneficial but not essential. More important will be a desire to work in the charity and arts sector and be part of the senior team at this renowned and well-respected regional theatre.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 23 March 2026 at 10am.

For further details, including a full job description, requirements for the role and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided.

The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.

Cherry Trees is a high regarded local charity with two sites - one in East Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey, and one in Passfield Common, near Liphook, Hampshire - that offer Outstanding specialist respite for children with complex disabilities. We are a lifeline for many families, playing a vital role in helping them stay together by providing Outstanding care. This gives children the best opportunities in life and allows their families to have a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance to join our Leadership team, supporting the charity’s strategic growth to help reach more families and make a meaningful impact to their lives. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant and relevant experience at senior management level in a comparable organisation, displaying confidence in a range of financial matters. We are fully committed to safeguarding our vulnerable children and adults and as such our recruitment process will follow Safer Recruitment guidelines and the successful applicant will require a DBS.

Lead Financial Strategy. Enable Extraordinary Care.

At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide specialist care and vital support to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and surrounding counties.

It costs £3.4 million each year to maintain our current level of care, with minimal government funding. Every decision we make must balance compassion with sustainability. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to help secure our long-term future and develop services in line with demand.

This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a much-loved local charity and ensure we continue reaching every child and family who needs us.

The Role

As Director of Finance, you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and be a key member of the Senior Management Team
• Lead long-term financial planning to ensure sustainability and resilience
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reserves management
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Present clear, insightful financial reports to the Board of Trustees
• Be responsible for financial controls, systems and governance

You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and values-driven finance leader who brings:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant senior financial leadership experience
• Strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting and financial governance
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• High levels of integrity, judgement and emotional intelligence

Charity or healthcare experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from commercial or public sector backgrounds who are motivated to apply their expertise in a purpose-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a beautiful, purpose-built hospice in Maidenhead
• Generous annual leave, including your birthday off and additional “Alexander Days”
• Pension and Death in Service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• A genuinely supportive, values-led culture
• Staff discounts

Finance Manager / Financial Accountant (Charity) – GWT
Full-time or Part-time (28 hours)

Join Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT) and use your finance skills to support nature’s recovery across Gloucestershire. We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Accountant to lead the day-to-day running of our finance function. This is a hands-on role overseeing transactional finance and payroll, strengthening financial controls, and improving board reporting — with line management responsibility for two Finance Officers.

If you enjoy bringing order, clarity and momentum to finance operations — and want your work to directly support conservation impact — we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations (AP/AR, credit control, banking, journals, payment runs, month-end routines)

• Owning and maintaining cashflow forecasts (weekly/monthly), highlighting risks and actions early

• Overseeing payroll end-to-end, including reconciliations, pensions, HMRC compliance and year-end tasks

• Leading monthly close and key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring an audit-ready trail

• Maintaining and improving board reporting packs with strong version control and reconciliation to source data

• Supporting good restricted/unrestricted fund controls and applying charity finance compliance in routine reporting

• Working confidently with finance systems and improving processes, templates and documentation (including Xledger and Access CRM)

• Line-managing and coaching two Finance Officers, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Significant hands-on finance experience with charity experience essential

• Strong experience in cashflow forecasting

• Experience building/improving board reporting packs and senior-level reporting

• Payroll oversight experience (processing, pensions, HMRC, reconciliations)

• Excellent attention to detail, deadline management, and people skills

• Confidence picking up and working with less familiar systems (e.g., Xledger, Access CRM)

• Strong Excel skills

• Qualified-by-experience welcome (degree not required)

Desirable:

• Payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP Foundation/Practitioner or equivalent)

• VAT experience, ideally including Partial Exemption

• Experience in a multi-entity environment (e.g., charity + trading subsidiary)

• AAT/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA part-qualified or qualified

Benefits

• Permanent role

• Full-time or part-time (28 hours) considered

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)

• We are closed between Christmas and New Year, giving additional time off during this period

If you’re motivated by strong processes, great teamwork, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you.

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and managing a capable team with five direct reports, you will lead the financial accounting, transaction processing, payroll, tax and compliance services to ensure high quality reporting and strong controls for the organisation. Anticipated duration is 5 months+. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience of managing the financial accounting function for a large, complex charity.
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Stewardship serves Christian donors, workers, charities and churches in the UK and beyond called to faithfully steward their personal, professional or ministry resources for God's glory. We are now recruiting for the Head of Accounts Examination Services. This is an opportunity to lead a growing team, working to support churches and Christian charities through finance and play a significant part in driving forward our mission.

Our aim is to improve governance in the Church and Christian charity sector. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop an already highly regarded and growing service.  You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality accounting and examination services, ensuring our ministry partners receive mission-aligned professional support.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and strategic leader who is motivated by serving the organisation’s Christian mission and committed to delivering excellence. As Head of Accounts Examination Services, you will provide both operational and strategic leadership to a committed team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality accounting and examination services.

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.

We are seeking an ambitious, driven and visionary Head of Fundraising to lead our expanding team at a pivotal moment in our journey. As we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing charity and play a leading role in delivering sustainable income that directly supports local children and families.

With the backing of an engaged Board of Trustees and a passionate, committed team, you will provide strategic leadership across all income streams. You will guide and inspire our small but high-performing fundraising team to grow and diversify income — strengthening individual giving through innovative donor acquisition and impactful campaigns, while also supporting the development of our corporate partnerships, community fundraising and events programmes. You will work remotely with travel around Herts & Bucks. 

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to build, innovate and leave a lasting legacy. You will have the autonomy to test new ideas, drive performance and embed a culture of ambition and collaboration, ensuring fundraising excellence across the organisation.

Every day in this role brings variety, challenge and purpose. Most importantly, your leadership will directly enable hospice-at-home care, specialist play services and life-enhancing family days for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Your work will make a tangible difference to families facing the most difficult of times — helping ensure they receive the care, joy and support they deserve.

Line Manager: Provisionally the Chairman of the board of trustees

Accountable to: Provisionally the Pepper Foundation board of trustees

Primary objectives: The Head of Fundraising manages a small, expanding team to deliver sustainable fundraising income. Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility on when hours are worked.

Salary: £46000-£50000 FTE Pro Rata (depending on experience).

Pension: We make a 5% contribution to your pension with a minimum of 3% from the employee based on salary paid. Benefits: Mileage allowance in accordance with HMRC guidelines, provision of laptop and mobile phone for performance of duties, reimbursement of work expenses and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Specialisms: The Head of Fundraising will specialise in increasing income through donor development and legacy fundraising whilst having a good, general understanding of community, corporate, events and challenge fundraising.

Office location: Your primary place of work will be at home, but significant time will be spent out and about meeting supporters and colleagues. Pepper has access to meeting facilities and a small operational base in Berkhamsted.

Area of operation: Fundraising will take place in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. There will be occasional visits and meetings outside this area.

Professional development: The Head of Fundraising will be encouraged to undertake training and professional development activities in line with their duties and career aspirations.

Management: The Head of Fundraising will manage and support:

• the fundraising team comprising a Fundraising Officer and Community Fundraiser

• the communications, marketing and PR agency

• our Database administrator (volunteer, part time)

• our Volunteer Co-ordinator (volunteer, part time)

Works with:

• the Head of Trusts and Foundations

• the Accounts Administrator (volunteer, part time)

Key relationships:

• Pepper supporters, patrons, companies, donors, contractors, suppliers and volunteers

• Pepper board of trustees

• Colleagues at our partner hospices

Key requirements:

• Work with trustees and colleagues to develop organisational and fundraising strategies, business plans and budgets.

• Work closely with the charity’s communications, marketing and PR agency to manage the charity’s online presence including website and social media platforms and extend the charity’s audience reach to generate support for fundraising campaigns and events.

• Work with the fundraising team to deliver events and initiatives and build relationships to raise funds for the charity

• Build fundraising campaigns to gain support through direct marketing

• Deliver agreed fundraising strategies, business plans and budgets

• Drive, monitor and report on the progress of the fundraising strategy and budget

• Ensure that the charity’s case for support is compelling, inspirational and effective

• Maximise, develop and retain records of financial contributions from all sources

• Raise public awareness to position the charity as one of the top three local charities

• Agree objectives, manage and motivate the team and provide the support needed to deliver their objectives including appropriate professional development and training

• Attend meetings and events to deliver promotional talks and presentations about the charity

• Use the charity’s Donorfy CRM database and other sources to mine and prospect for new donors and deliver a donor development programme

• Attend trustee meetings and prepare reports on all fundraising and marketing activities

• Manage the recruitment of new fundraising staff and volunteers 

About Us

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) is an architectural and cultural heritage charity which campaigns for sustainability and design excellence in the World Heritage City of Bath. At our heart are the principles of informed advocacy, learning for all, and the provision of authentic heritage experiences at our four museums, through partnership working and online.

We believe Bath deserves excellence in design and contemporary sustainable development which is inclusive of all people and improves social and economic opportunities without compromising our unparalleled built heritage and natural environment.

Our museums and collections provide inspiring experiences, learning and insights from the past which help people deepen their knowledge through narratives expressed appropriately, knowledgably and equitably.

The Role

BPT is looking to recruit a Head of Finance who will manage a small finance team and be responsible for the financial systems and accounting of BPT and its 3 subsidiaries to ensure the sound financial management of these organisations.

As Head of Finance, you will also oversee the effective delivery of many of BPT’s administrative operations to enable the smooth running of the charity group and support the Chief Executive and senior leadership team with financial information; advising on financial strategies that align with the charities’ objectives.

You will report to the Chief Executive and work closely with staff throughout BPT, the Board of Trustees and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

About you

To succeed in this role you will:

• Be a qualified accountant or QBE with substantial financial and management accounting experience.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
• Have an excellent understanding of financial and management accounting processes, financial reporting and audit planning as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team’s priorities.
• Working with the Leadership team, you will be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and teams members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SORP, Charity law and VAT
• In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
• Positive, collaborative, inclusive working culture
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to agreement and the requirements of the job)
• 34 days annual leave (including public holidays) pro rata for part time staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Higher than statutory minimum company sick leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 0% loans for public transport season tickets
• Death in Service benefit scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date 15th March

Interview date 26th March

The Finance team provides finance and budgeting support to staff, managers and members of PCS. The department is about to embark on a digital transformation that will modernise how the Finance department operates for the Union. We are looking for a Head of Finance that will drive and lead this project whilst maintaining continuity of service operation to the union, members and staff and, to join a progressive union that values collaboration, integrity, and social impact.

Salary and Location

• Band 5, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19
• Starting salary: London £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a. or Regional £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689, in annual increments (pay award pending)
• PCS Clapham or Regional office

Successful candidates for the post of Head of FInance will be able to demonstrate:

You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA) and or have an MBA with:

• 5 years proven experience of managing a successful finance team
• Proven experience in strategic financial leadership
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, compliance, and reporting
• Project management and delivery in a financial setting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Management of internal and external audit processes
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of the trade union movement

The main duties of the Head of Finance role include:

• Strong leadership and effective management of the finance team
• Lead and manage the implementation and optimisation of a new finance system to ensure cost-efficiency through service reviews and technology adoption
• Deliver strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders
• Lead the unions financial services, focusing on complex and high-impact areas
• Support medium and long-term financial planning for the Director of Central Services and Senior Management Team
• Oversee management accounts, year-end financial reports, and budget cycles
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and regulatory reporting (e.g., AR21)
• Provide accurate financial data and strategic insights to decision-makers
• Strengthen audit processes and investment oversight
• Ensure integrity in transaction processing and ledger management
• Maintain compliance with data protection and service level agreements
• Support supplier relationship management

Excellent people and leadership skills combined with strong analytical skills, and problem solving ability, and an understanding of up-to-date finance technology will all be essential requirements for a successful Head of Finance.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 12 March 2026

Interviews will be held in person at PCS Clapham: Wednesday 25 March 2026

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF FINANCE

Ref: 0326

Grade: Band 5, London or Region

Salary:

London Spine points 21-17

London Starting salary £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a.

Regional Spine points 23-19

Regional Starting salary £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689

Location: PCS Clapham (London) or PCS regional offices

Purpose of the job:

Management and leadership of the PCS Finance Team and the provison of strategic financial advice to the National Executive Committee and other bodies.

Responsible for the management of the compilation and production of all management accounts, PCS annual audit, budgets, cash-flow and financial planning reports and annual reports.

Responsible for the integrity and completeness of the accounting records, ensuring taxation compliance.

To manage the modernisation of PCS finance system and to work with our providers to introduce digital products to support PCS primary financial accounting management system.

To engage stakeholders and drive strategic change to optimise the efficiency of the financial operations and contribute towards PCS overall strategic direction of the PCS Union.

Responsible to: Director of Central Services

Responsible for: Internal Audit & Funding Manager and Finance & Budget Manager

Contacts

External:

PCS members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, Legal, pension and other advisors. TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies. Senior Government Officials, Ministers, MPs, pressure groups, campaigning bodies and media, Auditors, financial institutions and Investment Managers.

Internal:

PCS staff and managers across Regions and Departments

Main duties and responsibilities

1.People Management

• Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for Finance Team and Director of Central Services
• Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service to develop and improve the skills and efficiency of the Finance team
• Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
• Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
• Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training for the Finance Team
• Proactively promote diversity and inclusion in line with the wider PCS approach
• Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
• Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance in consultation with line manager
• Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
• Work effectively with lay officials. Provide advice to and lead relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
• Deputise for line manager when required

2.Strategy and Advice

• Ensure the provision of strategic financial advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders
• Provide leadership in delivering the unions Financial Services, having direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas to support the delivery of the unions objectives
• Prepare and manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets
• Provide medium and long term financial planning support to the Director of Central Services and Senior Management team
• Oversee reviews of service prices and providers, making proposals for savings and change, seeking to exploit changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible, in line with budgetary and policy constraints
• Oversee statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information within the Finance department
• Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested

3. Strategy and Advice

• Ensure the provision of strategic financial advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders
• Provide leadership in delivering the unions Financial Services, having direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas to support the delivery of the unions objectives
• Prepare and manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets
• Provide medium and long term financial planning support to the Director of Central Services and Senior Management team
• Oversee reviews of service prices and providers, making proposals for savings and change, seeking to exploit changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible, in line with budgetary and policy constraints
• Oversee statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information within the Finance department
• Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested

4.Finance Systems

• Manage the introduction, implementation and continuous monitoring of a new finance system to provide effective budget management at every level of the union
• Provide detailed financial data and reporting, including management accounts and strategic advice, to the National Executive Committee/Senior Management Team
• Provide straightforward access to budgets for all budget holders to facilitate better planning and cash flow management
• Ensure resources are optimised to enable good decision-making across each command area
• Review and update where necessary current audit processes to ensure compliance with the Trade Union Certification Officer
• Provide investment oversight, forecasting, and asset management to the Director of Central Services, and produce relevant information to support spending and investment decisions
• Ensure controls are in place and adhered to, to manage management override risks
• Maintain professional financial relationships with suppliers and customers

5.Operational Management

• Oversee and ensure the integrity of the unions transaction processing at all times
• Ensure all liabilities are recorded, payments made, receipts banked and ledgers managed in line with best practice
• Ensure all service level agreements are adhered to by the Finance department, and developed where necessary
• Ensure data protection adherence and finance systems are secure
• Assist the Director of Central Services in managing relationships with suppliers

6. Group and Branch Funding

• Oversee PCS work with Special Member Auditors to ensure the completion of union group and branch audit procedures in line with rules and Finance Committee requirements
• Provide assistance to group and branch treasurers, including training courses
• Provide reports as required for the Finance Committee
• Ensure expenses are paid in line with Service Level Agreement requirements

7. Finance Training and good practice

• Participate in the dissemination of financial knowledge across the union. Organise and participate in periodic financial training programmes for budget-holders, treasurers and members

8. Communication

• Draft complex communications including briefs, reports, business cases, for internal and external stakeholders
• Draft papers, policies and regulations in relation to financial management
• Communicate with members by producing circulars and briefings, and by addressing meetings and conferences etc
• Represent PCS where necessary and liaise with outside professional bodies such as auditors
• Provide financial information as required by other areas of the Union, in particular treasurers, or other bodies

9. Team Working

• Proactively promote team working and collaboration
• Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
• Provide assistance to team members
• Manage and co-ordinate staff on issues arising from new working practises, one off projects, or annual projects such as conference

10.Equality

• Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination

11.General

• Contribute to the strategic development of the Unions policy objectives including the PCS planning process
• At all times implement and promote the PCSs equal opportunities policy adhering to the PCS Values
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of health and safety at work
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
• In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
• Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion. (e.g. attendance at Annual Delegate Conference)

Person Specification: HEAD OF FINANCE

Ref: 0326

Date: January 2026

Location: London or Region

ESSENTIAL FACTORS

QUALIFICATION

• Qualification in Finance and/or Business Management (ACA,ACCA,ACMA,CIPFA,) and/or MBA with minimum of 5 years' proven management experience in finance

EXPERIENCE

• People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
• Experience of working at strategic management level in finance
• Management accounts production and compilation of year end accounts, external reports and audit processes
• Management of payroll and pensions administration
• Project management and delivery in a financial setting

TRAINING

(including continuous professional development)

• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
• Commitment to undertake job-related training
• Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
• Commitment to staff development

KNOWLEDGE

• Management Accountancy
• Financial management and taxation including VAT, Corporate tax and PAYE compliance
• Contract and regulatory compliance management
• Impact and use of Financial Digital and IT applications
• An understanding of and a commitment to trade unions

SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
• Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to provide strategic and policy implementation advice and guidance
• Proficient with Reporting, Data Analytics tools and performance metrics
• Ability to deliver and adapt financial training to audiences without financial knowledge/expertise

OTHER

• Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions

We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance and Operations to play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of CASE Europe’s London office. Reporting to the Co-Executive Directors, with a matrix line to the global Chief Financial Officer, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery across finance, HR and office operations.

Working closely with colleagues in Europe, Washington DC and Singapore, you will oversee regional budgeting and financial management, support audits and compliance, and ensure alignment with CASE’s global systems and processes. You will also lead HR activity for the Europe team of 15, manage office operations, and line-manage a small number of staff and matrix reports.

You’ll benefit from a range of workplace benefits including flexible working, season ticket loan, professional development opportunities, and on-site social and wellbeing activities. 

This role is ideal for an experienced finance and operations professional from a charity, membership or education-related setting who enjoys working autonomously, collaborating internationally, and contributing to a mission-driven organisation.

Project Accountant ​

​Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

​This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. Brain Tumour Research is seeking a qualified and experienced accountant who is able to join our team on a Fixed Term contract (2-4 months) to support our team and undertake some important projects.

​​As the Project Accountant you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives. You will be reconciling transactions between our internal records and those of our external partners, developing our cashflow model for our granting programme, housekeeping on our VAT records and more.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you have outstanding attention to detail and experience working with Access Financials and/or Access CRM?
• Are you a qualified and experienced accountant?​
• Are you able to start as soon as possible?

​Have you answered yes to these questions?

Do you want the chance to make a real difference? 

​If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack. 

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

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​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Closing Date: 29th March 2026

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

Help us advance race equity in sport and physical activity through a key leadership opening at Sporting Equals.

Sporting Equals is entering a significant new phase of growth and impact. We are expanding our team to strengthen our influence, deepen community impact, and accelerate system-wide change. This is an exciting moment to join Sporting Equals - a time of renewed energy, new and strengthened partnerships, and bold ambition to create lasting equity across the sport sector.

We are pleased to announce a new opening for a Head of Finance.

Why Join Sporting Equals?

· Be part of a mission-driven organisation creating real systemic change

· Work alongside passionate leaders, partners, and communities across the UK

· Contribute to a period of organisational growth, innovation, and renewed strategic focus

· Help ensure sport and physical activity are spaces of belonging, fairness, and opportunity for all

If you are motivated by purpose, impact, and equity, we welcome you to apply.

Recruitment Timeline

· Application deadline: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 4pm

· Interviews: Scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026.

Please note, our recruitment timeline is indicative and may be adjusted based on the number of applications we receive.

We are looking for a Head of Finance who will -

· Oversee the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the effective management of financial resources.

· Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and funders’ agreements; preparing budgets and management accounts; and providing accurate and timely financial reporting to support informed decision-making and for the charity’s funders.

· Be responsible for ensuring the financial health, sustainability, and compliance of Sporting Equals. This role will oversee financial planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and funders.

· Provide strategic financial guidance to the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Board of Trustees.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page to view the job description for this role and find details on how to apply. 

We anticipate that we will receive a high volume of applications for this role. If you do not hear back from us after a reasonable amount of time, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Sporting Equals is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If disabled applicants meet the essential criteria, they will be offered an interview.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we’d be delighted to discuss this with you. To find out more and request additional support during the recruitment process, please contact us (further details on our careers page).  

The Opportunity 

The Finance and Operations Manager will provide financial expertise and support the Head of Finance & Operations (HFO) to deliver high quality financial management in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.

The role will also support the HFO in the organisation's operations functions, ensuring that legal and operational governance is delivered on time and to a high standard, that SMF is is compliant in Health & Safety (H&S), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), insurance and other operational matters. The role holder will provide support leadership on the organisation's IT function and deliver training to all teams in matters concerning finance and operations. 

Location: We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.

When in the office you will be based in one of our regional offices (either Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle – depending on preference and accessibility). This is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. 

Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Finance:

• Oversee the day-to-day financial management and cash flow of the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) working closely with the HFO, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Operations team. 
• Ensure that our accounting software is consistently up to date with the correct information.
• Work with the HFO on management information to enable the SMT and trustees to monitor progress and performance, make effective decisions and plan for the future.
• Financial information to support income development including budgets, income tracking and analysis and funder reports.
• Support the development of the annual organisational budget with the HFO, in liaison with the CEO and management team and provide support in developing departmental / project budgets as relevant.
• Manage how the organisation applies and reports on VAT. 
• Alongside our appointed accountants prepare Year End accounts, end of project accounts, and work with the appointed accountants to ensure the Accounts are completed, approved, and filed on time.
• Manage and improve our financial systems and procedures, streamlining internal processes to ensure they are effective and safeguard the finances of the organisation.
• Devise and implement effective and efficient procedures, including the introduction of a purchase order system and a new ethical procurement policy.
• Maintain the payroll function of the organisation and be the lead point of contact with our external payroll provider. 
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

2. Operations:

• Support the Data Protection Officer (the HFO) for the organisation, in liaising with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) appropriately, ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of and trained in the relevant Data Protection policy and procedures, and ensure that the organisation meets its Data Protection requirements.
• Support the HFO in overseeing operational matters such as insurance, H&S, buildings maintenance and asset register; work closely with the management team to ensure awareness, compliance, and procedures that are effective and efficient for staff and volunteers. Where appropriate, escalate concerns and issues to HFO.

3. Strategic Responsibilities:

• Work closely with management and trustees to provide and develop financial and operational expertise; contribute appropriately to the development and management of organisational strategies, service proposals and development of the organisation.
• Lead on the appropriate understanding and training at each level of the organisation on how operational and financial systems work and support their role.
• Ensure that financial and operational policies and procedures meet the highest standards, reflect the charity’s ethos effectively and support the organisation’s strategic development; champion inclusivity (including Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)) and sustainability (in the widest sense).

4. Line Management

• Day-to-day people management
• Outline outcomes to be achieved, considering individual skills, capabilities, and workload to ensure a balanced distribution of work
• Review work outputs, monitor and quality assure work
• Manage and report on performance; deliver performance reviews
• Identify training and development needs; employ a coaching approach, and clarify opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth
• Recruit and induct new team members  
• Reasonably support well-being: provide a supportive work environment, and address any issues that may impact the well-being and morale of your reports

See attached job description for more detail on the key responsibilities in the role

Person Specification:

We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below: 

1.  Leadership
2.  Communication
3.  Adaptability
4.  Professionalism 
5.  Decision-making

Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:

Essential:

• Part/fully qualified as an Accountant, or equivalent relevant experience
• Significant experience of working in a finance role in an organisation with a turnover of £1m or more  
• Hands on experience of maintaining a financial software package 
• Experience of working with financial systems to prepare financial reports and management accounts
• Experience in managing the operational aspects of an organisation, including risk assessments, GDPR etc.  
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping and general financial and accounting principles  
• Numerate and able to use an accounting software package  
• IT Literate, including experience of Microsoft Office software and excellent skills in using Excel and Word  

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a finance role for a charity
• Experience of Accounts IQ accounting package
• Experience of preparing finance reports relating to project grants/restricted funding from a range of donors 
• Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) 
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM

See attached job description for more detail on the person specification

Ways of working:

• Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom. 
• Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings. 

Benefits

• 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
• Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
• Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Sunday 22nd February and answer the following questions:

1) Why would you like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation? (250 words max.)

2) What makes you a suitable candidate for this role, including specific examples from your experience and skills? (500 words max.)

3) Tell us about a time when you managed an important relationship with a corporate partner, client or external stakeholder. What was your role in maintaining the relationship, and what did you learn about effective account management from the experience? (500 words max.)