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Save the Children UK is looking for an individual with experience in award finance, donor reporting and financial compliance to join us as our Awards Finance Analyst where you will work across finance, award management and programme teams to ensure strong financial control, donor confidence and the integrity of award financial data that supports life-changing work for children.
This is a 14-month maternity cover contract to start in early November and a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for a varied role in a dedicated team. Apply now to join us!
About us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Awards Finance Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of award data, timely donor audit financial compliance, and donor confidence. Reporting to the Awards Finance Manager and working alongside 2 other Awards Finance Analysts, you'll be supporting the management of around 400 active awards, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust reconciliations and compliance with donor and audit requirements.
This is a varied role that combines award management knowledge with strong financial analysis and controls. You will work closely with finance, award management and programme colleagues, supporting donor audits, validating donor reports, tracking award income and debt, and helping drive process improvements and automation across the Awards Finance function.
This 14-month fixed-term contract is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with complex financial data, building strong relationships and ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver timely and accurate award-level financial reconciliations, reporting validations and financial closeout activities across a large portfolio of awards.
- Support donor audits by coordinating financial information, gathering supporting documentation and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and SCUK policies.
- Monitor and report on award income, debt and financial performance, identifying and escalating risks, discrepancies and anomalies where appropriate.
- Provide expert advice and training to non-finance colleagues on award financial compliance, reporting requirements and systems usage.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to streamline processes and increase automation across award finance operations.
- Maintain high-quality financial data and robust financial controls, safeguarding donor confidence and supporting effective programme delivery.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Experience in award finance, grant finance or award management, with a strong understanding of donor-funded programmes and financial compliance requirements.
- Experience preparing, reviewing and reconciling donor financial reports, with exposure to donor audits highly desirable.
- Strong financial administration and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and reconcile data from multiple financial and funding systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and build effective working relationships.
- Experience working within the charity, international development or INGO sector would be advantageous.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you
We promote flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and wellbeing both at work and beyond, and offer a wide range of benefits designed to reward your hard work and inspire you to help improve the lives of children every day.
Some of the benefits you can expect include:
- Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 27 days per year (pro rata for part-time employees) increasing with service up to 32 days, plus public holidays and our annual 'Save the Children Day'.
- Family Leave – Up to 39 weeks of maternity/adoption pay (including up to 21 weeks full pay) and paternity/adoption leave of 10 weeks full pay (plus statutory entitlement).
- Special Leave – Up to 10 days paid leave per year (pro rata) for urgent or exceptional personal circumstances, without using annual leave.
- Volunteer Leave – Up to 3 days paid leave per year to support volunteering and give back.
- Pension & Life Assurance – Helping you plan for the future with up to 7% employer pension contributions.
- Employee Discounts – Access thousands of deals across groceries, retail, tech, travel, fitness, and more.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Including access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling, eye care support, and seasonal flu vaccinations.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce, and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where structural inequality is actively addressed, and all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and are especially interested in hearing from people with diverse and intersecting identities such as lived experience of poverty, people of faith, people of colour, people with disabilities, with experience of migration and/or refugee status, care-experienced people, the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals with experience living in diverse families.
We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. We know that different voices working together will enable us to do our work better, improving the lives of children around the world.
Closing Date: 13 September 2026
We believe in a world where every child survives, learns, and is protected from harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Administration Officer to join our Legacy Administration Team at Diabetes UK.
You will be playing a crucial role in securing long-term, sustainable income that is critical in achieving Diabetes UK’s strategic goals, including funding research, tackling stigma and supporting people to live well with diabetes. Legacies are thoughtful gifts which help us to make a significant difference to the lives of those living with diabetes across the UK, and continue our fight towards a future where diabetes can do no harm.
This Legacy Officer role offers the chance to develop your own skills and capabilities within legacy administration whilst promoting the Diabetes UK values and positive culture at all times. There is the opportunity to manage your own case load of pecuniary gifts depending on expertise and enthusiasm to learn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position: Management Accountant
Contract: Part time, permanent - 3 days / 24 hours, per week
Location: Reading / Hybrid
Salary: £37,000- £40,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Application Deadline: This is rolling recruitment, and the role may close early if a high number of applications are received.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the finance team of a Charity-led group during an exciting phase of growth. Reporting into the Finance & Operations Director, you will take ownership of delivering accurate, timely and insightful management reporting that supports operational performance and strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities across both companies will include:
- Managing month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to agreed deadlines.
- Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other business functions to gather, validate and interpret financial data.
- Supporting improvements to reporting processes, controls and governance.
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
- Supporting budgeting, cash flow planning and audits.
- Ad-hoc reporting as required by the Senior Leadership Team.
- Any other duties as reasonably required.
Knowledge and Skills:
Required:
Experience of creating management accounts
Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Strong organisational and self-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.
Desirable:
Experience with Xero software
AAT level 4 qualified or higher
What We Offer:
- Hybrid working.
- Comprehensive employee healthcare scheme, wellbeing program, and on-demand GP services.
- Access to employee discount schemes for gyms, retailers, and holidays.
- Enhanced company pension and holiday benefits.
This role is advertised as three days per week, although we can consider a working pattern across four or five shorter days where this works for both the candidate and the organisation.
As an equal opportunities employer, CL:AIRE is committed to ensuring fair treatment for all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender identity, or marital status. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and become part of CL:AIRE. If you need any accessibility support during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will be happy to assist.
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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Enable!
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Vouchers etc)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities and events each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
Reports to: Head of Finance
Based: Battersea Park
Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week
Role Overview:
The role will be carried out in the finance department, which is situated within Battersea Park. The role will be reporting to the Head of Finance. Regular duties would initially consist of, but not be limited to, the below. They will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they are in line with development needs.
Central Services ensuresthe company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, delivering to the agreed timetable.
- Line manage the Finance Officer, providing guidance, objective setting, appraisal and performance management.
- Prepare and post all month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals.
- Post deferred and accrued income entries in Sage Intacct in line with the organisation’s revenue recognition policy.
- Run monthly depreciation, post fixed asset journals and maintain the fixed asset register.
- Process internal and external recharges.
- Review the bank and credit card reconciliations prepared by the Finance Officer and the debtors control account reconciliation prepared by the Credit Controller.
- Check the trial balance against the management accounts and prepare management accounts narratives and variance commentary for review by the Head of Finance.
- Compile and analyse financial data to create accurate and timely reports for management review.
- Take responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations other than the debtors control account (prepared by the Credit Controller) and the bank and credit card accounts (prepared by the Finance Officer), ensuring reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly.
- Review payment runs prepared by the Finance Officer ahead of approval by the Head of Finance, deputising as approver in the Head of Finance’s absence.
- Approve routine accounts receivable credit notes in line with delegated authority; credit notes above the delegated threshold and all write-offs are approved by the Head of Finance.
- Support the Credit Controller with receivables adjustments, write-offs and account queries.
- Apply accounting policies in line with relevant accounting standards and ensure they are followed across the organisation, escalating any issues to the Head of Finance.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements under the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
- Support the annual audit, preparing working papers and responding to auditor queries.
- Prepare and submit ONS returns.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
- Business partner with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise, guidance and training as required.
- Provide recommendations to minimise risk and improve financial performance: identify areas for improvement, propose solutions and implement agreed changes.
- Provide Sage Intacct training and support to non-finance users.
- Act as the first point of contact for junior members of staff with operational and technical queries.
Skills and Experience:
- Qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
- Experience operating at Management Accountant level within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Knowledge of relevant accounting systems. Strong IT literacy, Microsoft Excel in particular.
- Demonstrable experience of owning a month-end close and full balance sheet reconciliation cycle.
- Strong attention to detail and able to produce work to a high level of accuracy.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise and work independently to deadlines.
- Experience of Sage Intacct.
- Knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and fund accounting.
- Experience of delivering system training to non-finance users.
- Experience of ONS or other statutory return submissions.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
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Our charity is happy to consider a broad range of applicants for this post. The role was originally designed as a developmental opportunity to work alongside a senior Finance Consultant, who will offer training and support in delivering management accounts - with opportunity for growth in the role after 12 months. However, if you are an experienced finance professional looking for part-time work, we would also be keen to hear from you.
1. ABOUT UNITED BY 2022 CHARITY
United By 2022 Charity is the official legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. We’re proud champions of the West Midlands, working with communities, volunteers, young people, and employers to create opportunities, inspire pride, and tackle social challenges. With an exciting future ahead, we’re at the heart of making the region more connected, inclusive, and united.
2. JOB PURPOSE
The Finance Officer will play a key role in administering the Charity’s financial operations, and supporting the leadership team in delivering sustainable growth, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This role delivers hands-on financial management, and payroll oversight.
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Operations & Reporting
· Process day-to-day financial operations via Xero, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
· Administer the sales ledgers, working with other managers, to raise timely invoices and credit notes.
· Maintain strong working relationships with debtors to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
· Administer the purchase ledgers, supporting other managers, ensuring accurate accounting of invoices/other expenses. Oversee purchase order process. Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
· Maintain regulatory and professional compliance.
· Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
· Provide administrative support to the month and year end accounts
· Support auditors with supplying documentation and administrative queries
· Produce weekly cashflow forecast.
Budgeting & Strategic Support
· Support with the preparation of annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
· Provide financial insight and advice to the management team to inform decision-making.
· Support funding applications and grant reporting with accurate financial data.
Payroll & People Support
· Manage relationship with external payroll provider
· Prepare monthly payroll, pensions, and staff expenses for external Payroll provider, ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Staff team of 11 at present.
· Liaise with HR and external providers to ensure accurate and timely processing.
· Process PAYE, NI, and pension for timely submissions.
Systems & Process Development
· Operate finance systems (e.g., accounting software, payroll systems via BrightPay) and implement improvements.
· Ensure financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and secure.
· Streamline processes to improve efficiency and transparency.
· Support Governance & Compliance
· Help with the preparation of reports for the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.
· Ensure adherence to charity finance regulations, SORP, and best practice.
· Act as the first point of contact for external auditors, bankers, and other stakeholders.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Finance Team. As the charity continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our procurement function, supporting internal stakeholders to secure the goods, services and suppliers they need to deliver our 2025-2030 organisational strategy.
As Dementia UK’s procurement expert, you will lead the function with support from a Procurement Support Officer. You will manage end-to-end procurement activity, including sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, negotiation and contract management, whilst building strong supplier relationships. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the charity, you’ll develop practical procurement approaches and make procurement straightforward by providing the right controls and tools to empower and support stakeholders to make informed decisions and achieve the best overall value – balancing quality, cost, risk and organisational needs.
You will bring substantial experience in procurement management and hold a relevant qualification, such as a Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, MCIPS, or QBE equivalent. You will have a strong understanding of procurement best practice, preferably in the charity sector. You will have a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and will be confident working with stakeholders to find practical ways forward. Strong negotiation, relationship-building and commercial skills are key.
Join Dementia UK at an exciting stage of growth and lead a procurement function focused on enabling the charity to achieve more – delivering effective procurement and finding the right partners to support our ambitions, making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to offering a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent (34.5 hours per week)
Location: UK-based, predominantly remote, with attendance at the London office once or twice a month
We're looking for a Finance Officer to join a small and supportive finance team within a well-established not-for-profit organisation with an international reach. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building strong relationships with colleagues, and contributing to an organisation with a meaningful global impact. The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working in an international environment and supporting financial activities across multiple countries and currencies.
As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring financial operations run smoothly and accurately. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to maintain strong financial controls, support decision-making and enable important programmes and services to be delivered effectively.
As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day finance activities as part of a small finance team
- Preparing and processing UK and international payments
- Managing weekly payroll and supporting related processes
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
- Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
- Supporting month-end activities and maintaining clear audit trails
- Assisting with funding transfers to programme partners across multiple countries
- Working with programme and grant teams on invoicing and finance queries
- Supporting budget holders and colleagues with financial processes and systems
- Providing guidance on purchase orders, coding and approval processes
- Investigating discrepancies and resolving reconciliation issues
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- Strong experience in a finance role with a good understanding of wider finance operations
- Experience preparing and reviewing profit and loss accounts
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
- Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
- Purchase ledger experience within an international organisation
- Excellent attention to detail and experience managing financial data
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence explaining financial information and processes to non-finance colleagues
- Experience supporting financial controls, compliance and audit requirements
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity, not-for-profit or wider voluntary sector
- Experience working in a multi-currency environment
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar finance systems
Why join?
- Predominantly remote working
- 34.5-hour working week
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Generous pension contribution
- Healthcare cash plan and virtual GP access
- Employee assistance programme
- Group income protection and life insurance
- Volunteer day programme
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
UKCISA is looking for its Head of Finance and Risk as we continue on our exciting journey to long term financial sustainability. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team you will work with a financially astute CEO who together with our team and Trustees is leading the development of our next strategy. That strategy will position us to succeed as a trading entity, earning our revenue from the 400 member organisations from Higher and Further Education, schools and student unions. These organisations value our advocacy to government and our specialist advice, training, conferences and celebrations of international students and their role in supporting them.
As the UK’s national advisory body for international students and the professionals who work with them, our purpose is clear: to ensure that every international student has the best possible experience while studying in the UK. This mission is more important than ever. International students currently studying across the UK make an invaluable contribution to our campuses, communities, and society. At the same time, the environment in which they live, and study has become increasingly complex, shaped by shifting government policy, economic pressures, and evolving student expectations.
As our Head of Finance and Risk key areas of responsibility are:
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Playing a leadership and business partner role with colleagues and Trustees
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Working closely with the CEO to deliver on our financial strategy
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Delivering the operational financial activities for UKCISA and leading a small finance team to achieve successful audit outcomes
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Leading on areas of governance including finance, risk, audit, acting as the secretariat for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
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Managing the organisation’s risk management processes and register
To be successful in this role you need:
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A recognised accounting qualification (min Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting AAT or equivalent) or chartered accountant status
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3- 5 years finance experience in the charity sector producing year end/statutory accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP
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Experience in reporting to and advising Boards and/or committees
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Experience in developing finance strategies to drive financial sustainability
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To be interested in and developing a commitment to UKCISA’s vision and mission
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To be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a business partner and advisor with team members and trustees
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To be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills to achieve strategic and operational goals
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To be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and audit skills to lead on risk and business continuity planning
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To be able to demonstrate high levels of personal and professional integrity
If you don’t have all the experience we are seeking but believe you can still excel in the job, do please consider applying once you have read the full information pack.
What’s in it for you:
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Working for a passionate team who have an exceptional reputation for advocacy, advice and guidance to the international student sector
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Having access to benefits such as professional development funds and leave, an EAP program, USS pension and hybrid flexible working with only a requirement to attend monthly in person all day staff meetings in central London
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An opportunity to use your finance and risk expertise to support UKCISA’s vision that every international student who comes to the UK has a positive experience and is able to tell friends and families that the UK is a welcoming place to study, and live.
To apply for this role download our full information pack on our website, including job description and essential criteria Join our team at UKCISA Please note: CVs alone will not be accepted. You must respond to our three questions in order to be considered.
Applications will close on Monday 14 September 9 am
In-person interviews will take place at our office in central London on 24 September 2026
We advocate for a positive experience for every international student

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance, Data and Innovation
Line reports: 2
Location: London, hybrid working, with minimum 40% of working time in the office
Salary: London £54,000 (salary band £54,000 - £58000; Outside London £51,500 (salary band £51,500 to £55,500)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring our financial information is accurate, timely and useful. The role will oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, payroll, budgeting and forecasting, while managing and developing the finance team. The postholder will work closely with budget holders and senior leaders to support good financial decision-making across the organisation. The role will also provide oversight of key operational areas, including premises, health and safety, equipment and outsourced technology support.
In the first 6–12 months, the postholder will be expected to strengthen monthly reporting, improve budget holder support, maintain clear financial controls, support the annual audit and help embed effective finance processes across the organisation.
Financial responsibilities
· Ensure that all financial data is accurately recorded, maintained and reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards and guidelines
· Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax and statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE and other reporting requirements
· Lead financial business partnering across the organisation, ensuring budget holders have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. This will include:
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- Running effective budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure the organisation has a robust plan
- Producing monthly management accounts with useful variance analysis to ensure proper financial management
· Alongside the Director of Finance, develop and maintain financial controls to safeguard the charity’s assets, ensuring clear processes are in place and control checks are documented
· Take full management responsibility for the finance team, lead, motivate and develop them to ensure that they are focused, competent and working effectively and efficiently
· Maintain clear review and approval processes so that financial work is properly checked, authorised and documented
· Oversee finance processes for the trading subsidiary, including reviewing postings, accounts and consolidation entries
· Produce or review monthly payroll amounts and postings
· Lead preparation for the annual audit and statutory accounts, ensuring working papers, reconciliations and supporting evidence are complete and accurate
· Ensure restricted funds, grants and project income are recorded, monitored and reported accurately
Operations
· Ensure premises and properties are managed appropriately on a day-to-day basis
· Ensure we comply with H&S standards in our multiple offices
· Ensure the organisation has the resources it needs to do their job through the procurement/ provision of laptops and other equipment
· Work with colleagues to ensure we comply with GDPR
Person specification: Skill / experience
Essential
A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with, and supporting people from, a refugee background
Financial and Operational Responsibilities
Strong management accounting experience, including business partnering with budget holders to support good decision-making
Good understanding of UK charity accounting, including charity SORP, audit and year-end reporting
Professional accounting qualification or substantial relevant accounting experience
Management experience and ability to support and develop line reports in a welcoming and inclusive environment
Understanding of key compliance areas relevant to charity finance and operations, including VAT, Gift Aid, PAYE, P11D and GDPR
Good understanding of charity controls and risk management
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong experience using finance systems (we currently use Xledger) and an interest in AI
Experience of charity fund accounting, including restricted funds and grant reporting
Experience of managing/supporting in the management of outsourced technology providers
Personal Traits
Able to improve processes and deliver practical changes that make finance easier to use across the organisation
Able to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards during busy periods
Self-motivated, organised and able to deliver agreed outcomes on time
Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
Practical, flexible and willing to support both strategic and day-to-day finance work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information to different audiences
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to form effective working relationships with other teams
Desirable
Committed to continuous improvement and the use of agile tools to support business change
Considerations
· As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks for some roles, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Administrator – Job Description
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports: None
Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week at the Power Up North London office
Contract: Part-time (15 hours a week)
Salary: £12,000 per annum (£30,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata)
Application deadline: 31 August
Interviews: Online interviews will take place between 7 and 11 September
Role Purpose
Power Up North London is a leading community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy-efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We believe communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a low-carbon future.
The Finance Administrator will support the effective financial management and integrity of Power Up North London’s financial operations. The postholder will prepare accurate financial and management information, monitor budgets, and support finance processes including cashflow management, invoicing, payments and associated controls.
Working closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Board, internal colleagues and external finance providers, the postholder will provide timely financial information and administrative support to inform decision-making, meet funder requirements and support the organisation’s sustainable growth. The postholder will report to the CEO for day-to-day management and will work with the Treasurer, who provides Board-level financial oversight.
Key responsibilities
Financial Management and Governance
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Maintain accurate and robust financial accounts and processes.
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Support the set-up and preparation of monthly management accounts for internal and Board reporting.
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Support preparation and management of the annual budget.
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Track income and expenditure against approved budgets, identifying and explaining variances.
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Establish and maintain grant and project income and expenditure tracking against budgets.
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Prepare financial reports for funders.
Billing and Revenue Assurance
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Ensure timely billing and effective debtor management.
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Identify and escalate site billing discrepancies.
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Support the investigation and resolution of issues to ensure accurate income collection.
Cashflow and Treasury Management
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Manage cashflow and maintain accurate forecasts.
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Reconcile bank accounts fortnightly and track cash movements.
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Monitor invoice timing and payment disbursements to support effective cashflow management.
Performance Monitoring and Financial Modelling
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Liaise with the Asset Management Team to track solar-site and project performance against forecasts.
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Analyse income and expenditure, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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Support electricity pricing for new sites and review financial assumptions and models.
External Finance Coordination
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Work effectively with Sharenergy, Power Up North London’s outsourced finance provider.
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Liaise on accounting, reporting and financial queries, ensuring timely resolution.
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Monitor delivery against the service-level agreement.
Financial Controls
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Ensure compliance with Power Up North London’s financial processes and controls.
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Implement and maintain controls for incoming and outgoing payments, grant management and bank reconciliations.
Funding context
This role is funded in part by a National Lottery Community Fund grant and in part through Power Up North London’s earned income from the delivery of solar, retrofit and energy advice/training projects that generate project management fees.
Finance Administrator - Person Specification
Essential experience
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Experience in a finance or accounting role, including financial reporting and budget tracking.
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Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of management accounts.
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Experience working with external finance providers or accountants.
Essential knowledge and skills
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Strong financial and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to analyse financial data and communicate insights clearly.
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Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
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Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience tracking project-based finances or multi-site income models.
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Confidence using spreadsheets and financial systems.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge
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Part-qualified or qualified accountant.
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Experience in community energy, sustainability or the not-for-profit sector.
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Familiarity with energy pricing or financial modelling.
Personal Attributes
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Highly organised and methodical.
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Proactive and able to identify and resolve issues independently.
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High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy.
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Collaborative approach to working within a small team with internal and external stakeholders.
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Motivation to contribute to social and environmental impact.
Interim Director of Finance & Operations - 6 months contract
September 2026 Start | 4 Days per Week | £75,000-£80,000 FTE (£60,000-£64,000 Pro Rata) | High Wycombe & Hybrid Working
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a respected and impactful charity with an annual income of approximately £4.5 million to recruit an Interim Director of Finance & Operations.
This is a pivotal senior leadership opportunity for an experienced finance and operations professional who is passionate about supporting organisational effectiveness and enabling impactful charitable work. Reporting directly to the Interim CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior colleagues, you will provide strategic leadership across Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Data & Insights, Compliance and Programme Support.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the organisation operates with strong financial stewardship, effective governance, robust risk management and high-quality operational support. You will play a vital role in shaping organisational priorities, supporting informed decision-making and creating the conditions that enable colleagues and services to thrive.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where you can make a significant contribution while leading a broad and varied portfolio of central services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial management across the organisation.
- Deliver insightful financial and operational reporting to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board, supporting effective decision-making and organisational performance.
- Lead and develop the Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Data & Insights, Compliance and Programme Support functions, ensuring effective delivery against organisational priorities.
- Oversee annual business planning, performance monitoring and resource planning processes, ensuring organisational objectives are effectively translated into operational delivery.
- Support budget holders to strengthen financial understanding, accountability and ownership across the organisation.
- Lead organisational risk management, maintaining effective controls and ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, SORP, data protection legislation and other relevant regulatory frameworks
- Lead the organisation's internal audit approach and oversee external audit and statutory reporting processes.
- Provide strategic oversight of HR, workforce planning, people development and organisational culture, helping to create an inclusive and high-performing working environment.
- Oversee IT, systems, data and supplier relationships, ensuring the organisation has the infrastructure and support required to operate effectively and efficiently.
- Drive continuous improvement across systems, policies and operational processes, ensuring services remain effective, efficient and aligned to organisational needs.
- Lead procurement and contract management activities, ensuring value for money and strong commercial oversight.
About You
We are seeking a collaborative and commercially minded leader (with strong charity / NFP experience) who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
You will bring:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
- Significant senior-level finance leadership experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of charity finance, governance, Charity Commission requirements and the Charities SORP framework.
- Experience leading finance alongside broader central services functions, including HR, IT, Facilities, Compliance and Operations.
- Experience working closely with Boards, Trustees and senior leadership teams.
- Strong financial planning, reporting and analytical capability.
- The ability to balance strategic oversight with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- A supportive leadership style with a track record of developing teams and building organisational capability.
What's on Offer?
- A highly influential Senior Leadership Team role within a respected and purpose-driven organisation.
- The opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues.
- A broad and rewarding portfolio spanning finance, operations, governance and corporate services.
- A flexible 4-day working week.
- Hybrid working, with 1-2 days per week in the High Wycombe office.
- The opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact from September 2026.
Contract Details
Salary: £75,000-£80,000 FTE (£60,000-£64,000 pro rata)
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, 28 hours per week across 4 days
Start Date: ASAP (September 2026)
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Office attendance required 1-2 days per week.
How to Apply
Due to the immediate nature of this appointment, applications will close on 1 September 2026, with interviews taking place shortly thereafter.
Candidates who are available at short notice and able to commence the assignment in September 2026 are particularly encouraged to apply.
Charity People is a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that deliberately champions equity, diversity and inclusion. We know charities thrive when inclusion is at the centre of decision‑making. We proudly match organisations with talent based on skills and values, not background - because diverse teams deliver stronger results.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £42,440 GBP gross per annum (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent contract
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working) with an expectation of approximately 15% international travel/deployment, as required by UK-Med
Can you inspire visionary donors to make lifesaving healthcare possible when disaster strikes?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity founded on the values and expertise of the NHS. For more than 30 years, we have worked towards a world where everyone gets the healthcare they need when emergencies overwhelm local health services. We are verified by the World Health Organization as an Emergency Medical Team a global benchmark of quality and trust. Over the past five years, we have responded to 49 emergencies, often running multiple complex operations simultaneously.
We are looking for an exceptional Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to help shape the next chapter of UK-Med’s growth by building meaningful relationships with individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and companies who share our commitment to lifesaving humanitarian healthcare.
This is a brand-new role for the organisation demonstrating our commitment to growing sustainable income from private sources and a real opportunity for a talented, resilient fundraiser to make their mark.
This is an exciting time to join us. Over the past 5 years, UK-Med has delivered healthcare to more than 1 million people in emergencies, while our voluntary income has grown significantly. We now want to build on that momentum by welcoming more philanthropists into our mission and creating thoughtful, lasting partnerships with the potential to transform our impact.
You will bring UK-Med’s work to life for current and prospective supporters, connecting their interests and ambitions with opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Working closely with our Director of Fundraising, CEO, trustees and senior colleagues, you will create inspiring opportunities for engagement and ensure every relationship is valued through thoughtful, personal stewardship.
We’re looking for an accomplished relationship fundraiser with experience of developing major donor, Trust, and corporate partnerships and securing significant multi-year income. You will be a compelling communicator and trusted relationship-builder, able to engage people with warmth, credibility and discretion while representing communities affected by humanitarian emergencies with care and dignity.
You’ll join a collaborative and creative Fundraising & Communications team at a pivotal point in UK-Med’s journey, with the opportunity to help philanthropy become an increasingly powerful and sustainable force behind our lifesaving work.
We offer competitive benefits, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Philanthropy Manager - August 2026 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Monday 14th September 2026.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
We are hiring two Finance Business Partners in our London Team to support our mission-driven programmes by providing insightful financial guidance, strengthening decision-making, and ensuring the effective stewardship of donor and organisational resources.
The Finance Business Partners (FBP) report to their Finance Business Partnering Manager (FBPM) based in London within the Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and hold key relationships with Programme Heads and Leads, the core Finance team and members of the Programme Management and Development teams based in London and other ClientEarth entities.
For the second role, we are seeking a candidate with proficient French language skills to support Partners who operate mainly in French.
Important dates to note: Applications close on Monday 7 September 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of three additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 10 September 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the FBPM, oversee the financial management of a portfolio of departments and projects, keeping budgets under continuous review, and providing regular financial information and analysis.
- Contribute proactively within the FP&A team to improving programme finance systems, procedures and templates.
- Assist the Programme Management Group to keep track of and reconcile actual and committed project expenditure.
- Create and post monthly salary allocation and cost recovery journals into our accounting system Dimensions.
- Ensure that the financial aspects, reporting and audit requirements of grant/donor funded projects are aligned with donors’ contractual requirements and ClientEarth standards.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified Accountant (desirable)
- Fluency in French for one of the roles
- Demonstrable experience of financial administration of a portfolio of grants
- Demonstrable experience of preparation of budgets and grant financial reports (ideally trusts, foundations and institutional donors such as FCDO and EU)
- Experience and knowledge of donor funding and compliance
- Advanced excel skills and strong general IT skills
See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our developing and newly repositioned Finance team on a permanent basis.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
This role is specifically responsible for delivery of appropriate budget reporting that have been the result of future-focussed, strategic and inclusive business partnering relationships across Shakespeare’s Globe between budget holders and the Finance Business Partner team.
This team needs to be led by someone who understands where the budget holders are, understand their fears and concerns, understand the reasons behind their previous decisions, and hold them to account whilst inspiring them to work differently to achieve the financial budgeting. This role will be working specifically within and joining up the interdependencies of how the work impacts other work, other teams and other expenditure. You will need to be able to identify where budget decisions have been made driven by emotions rather than by the business and strategy. The ability to get buy-in is important whilst ensuring objectivity is essential. We do not need an enabler, we need a gentle and collaborative disruptor.
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
Benefits:
- Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
- Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
- Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
- Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Rental deposit scheme and season ticket loans
- Flu vaccination scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
To apply:
For more information, please download the job description from this page. To apply, please complete the online application form on our website by 12:00pm (midday) on 10 September 2026.
First round interviews will take place week commencing 5 October 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance (12-Month FTC)
A well-established Housing Charity is seeking a Head of Finance on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery while supporting a period of transformation across the finance function and wider organisation.
The organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced finance professional looking to step into a high-impact leadership position, driving improvements across people, processes and financial insight.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance function, providing stability and strong leadership during a period of organisational change.
- Drive the Finance Business Partnering function, improving budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
- Take ownership of the year-end audit, statutory accounts, month-end reporting, and strengthen financial controls and reconciliations.
- Lead finance transformation by improving processes, reducing manual ways of working and preparing the function for a future finance systems implementation.
- Produce high-quality management reporting and dashboards to support decision-making across the organisation.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant with experience in social housing, charity, or care and support.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop finance teams.
- Experience operating at both a strategic and operational level, with a strong focus on business partnering.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, systems and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within the finance function while supporting a wider organisational transformation. There is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent, making it an ideal position for someone seeking both an immediate challenge and long-term stability.
The organisation is looking to appoint quickly, so candidates available at short notice / immediately available are encouraged to apply.
