Finance systems manager jobs

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, but dynamic team at Access – The Foundations for Social Investment. The Assistant Management Accountant will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Access's financial records. The role will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and provide support to the Senior Finance and Operations Manager and Director of Finance and Operations.

About Access

We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises. Through our programmes and our advocacy work, we ensure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact.

We target those most in need of patient and flexible investment through:

• Funding enterprise development and blended finance programmes in England.
• Sharing knowledge and data and translating it into practical insight that others can use.
• Mobilising others who share our goal of making capital work for communities.

Main responsibilities include:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (guide c.85%)

• Keeping the accounting system up to date, ready for review by the Senior Finance and Operations Manager, this includes but not limited to weekly bank uploads, posting weekly and monthly journals and reconciling Access's bank accounts and balance sheet.
• Assisting the Senior Finance and Operations Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets and Access's year end audit. 
• Supporting treasury management by maintaining cashflow records and assisting with forecasting future cash requirements.
• Managing the accounts payable and receivable functions
• Maintaining organised financial files to support monthly reporting and the year-end audit
• Work with the Finance team to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place and are being followed in order to comply with financial regulations and internal policies
• Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, consistent with the nature, level and responsibilities of the role

OPERATIONS, PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE (guide c.15%) – scope dependent on number of hours worked

• Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager with the delivery of the finance and operations team’s objectives
• Support the implementation of new systems and processes to improve operational workflows, with a dedication to continuous improvement
• Understand the programmatic work via the building of strong relationships across Access to be able to provide support to other areas of the business.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with ad hoc administration, coordination and organisational tasks as required
• Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager in assisting with the preparation of Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), Endowment Investment Committee (EIC) and Board papers and minute taking as and when needed

Please download the Job Specification for the full job description, person specification, terms & conditions and benefits. 

Please note we are review applications on Thusday, 6th August, and may close recruitment early if suitable applications are received.

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 whilst we also ensuring we have robust internal systems in place. 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 Part-Time Finance and Operations Manager (FTC).

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.

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager who will -

 · Provide practical finance support, operational coordination, and control support to help Sporting Equals transition to a stable, robust position following the bringing of the finance function in-house.

· Deliver the day-to-day operational support, records maintenance, evidence gathering, and internal audit checks required to make the organisation's financial systems work effectively. The post will ensure financial risks are managed and adequate control and assurance measures are in put in place, alongside reporting to the board and the senior leadership team.

· Focus on reducing key-person dependency, improving segregation of duties, strengthening audit readiness, improving cost-centre accuracy, and delivering an office management function. 

How to Apply

For further details on how to apply please visit our careers page. 

A leading international charity is seeking an experienced Finance Manager – Systems & Treasury to join its finance team on an initial three-month contract. There is a strong likelihood of extension, with the long-term intention for the role to become permanent.

This is a newly created position that will act as the Finance team's subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The system has recently been implemented, and the successful candidate will take ownership of its day-to-day management, ongoing optimisation and future integrations.

You'll work closely with Finance and IT to ensure Business Central is embedded across the organisation, continues to evolve and delivers high-quality financial reporting and operational efficiencies.

Alongside systems ownership, you'll also lead the organisation's developing treasury function, managing cash flow forecasting, liquidity and supporting wider financial planning activities.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Act as the Finance team's lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, taking ownership of its day-to-day administration and development.
• Drive ongoing enhancements, optimisation and future integrations, including timesheet and sales systems.
• Develop reports, dashboards and management information from Business Central to support financial decision-making.
• Work closely with Finance, IT and external system providers to resolve issues, improve functionality and maximise system capability.
• Support and train Finance colleagues, becoming the key point of contact for all Business Central queries.
• Maintain strong financial controls, data integrity and user access within the finance system.
• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts across multiple entities.
• Support treasury management, monitoring liquidity and identifying opportunities to maximise returns on surplus cash.
• Drive continuous improvements across finance systems, reporting and internal processes.

You will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Have demonstrable, hands-on experience using and administering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Be confident acting as the Finance team's systems lead, supporting users and driving continuous system improvements.
• Have experience developing reporting, improving finance processes and supporting system integrations.
• Possess strong treasury, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting experience.
• Have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Finance, IT and the wider organisation.
• Ideally have experience working within an international or not-for-profit organisation.

What's on offer:

• Initial three-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension and potential to become permanent.
• Day rate: £350 / £450per day (via umbrella) depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements with a London office.

Interim Finance Manager (FTC) | £55,000 | Immediate Start

Interim Finance Manager
Salary: £55,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Part-time 21hrs per week, 4 to 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Hybrid, 1 day a week in office
Start Date: Immediate

Are you an experienced finance professional who can hit the ground running? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established community-focused organisation seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide hands-on financial leadership during a busy period of change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong management accounting experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team, overseeing day-to-day finance operations while delivering accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance across the organisation.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Producing timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

• Managing financial controls, reconciliations, VAT and payroll oversight.

• Monitoring grant and contract income, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

• Supporting year-end processes and acting as the main contact for external auditors.

• Supervising the finance function and driving improvements to financial systems and processes.

• Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience.

• Proven experience producing management accounts and financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll and financial controls.

• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to start immediately.

Previous experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• £55,000 per annum (pro rata).

• Immediate start.

• 4 to 6 month fixed-term contract.

• Hybrid working.

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a respected organisation.

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.

If you're available immediately and looking for your next interim challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today with your most recent CV

Are you an exceptional governance professional who thrives working in a fast-paced environment?  

We are looking for a highly capable Governance and Executive Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of our charity. Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and Executive, you will help ensure the organisation is governed to the highest standards while driving forward key strategic priorities including EDI and ESG.

This is a rare opportunity to combine your governance expertise with meaningful strategic impact in a dynamic and values-led organisation.

As our Governance and Executive Manager, you will be the trusted adviser and primary point of contact for our Board of Trustees, supporting effective decision-making and ensuring compliance with charity and company law.

You will lead the delivery of high-quality governance processes, oversee Board and Committee administration, support regulatory compliance and help develop policies and frameworks that strengthen our organisation.

Alongside this, you will provide executive-level support to the CEO, helping to coordinate priorities, prepare reports and contribute to organisational success.

Seeking a Finance Manager to lead our day-to-day financial operations. Join a College that is equipping people to make a difference. 

Hours: Full-time (40 hours) .  We would also consider Part time option of 4 days per week (32 hours)
Reporting to: Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO)

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with process improvement and strategic support. Working closely with the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial management, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting effective decision-making across the College.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the College's finance function, including:

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Overseeing payroll and pension administration
• Producing cash flow forecasts, reconciliations and management information
• Supporting budgeting, financial planning and annual audit processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Developing and improving financial systems, controls and processes
• Line managing the Finance Assistant and providing support across the wider organisation

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues from a range of backgrounds.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience), with GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Significant experience in a finance management role covering accounts, payroll and bookkeeping
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements
• Excellent analytical, organisational and Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience supervising or supporting finance staff
• A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service

It would be an advantage if you have experience within a charity, higher education or not-for-profit environment and are studying towards or hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

Apply

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.For further information on the College, our beautiful rural location and where to send your CV to apply, please visit our website.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews scheduled throughout the summer.  We anticipate the successful candidate to be in post by end of September 2026.

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From Puppy to Partnership: Help Transform Lives Through Finance
Lead our finance team to make a tangible difference by managing funds to create life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people.

About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.

The Role

Position: Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Homebased or Hybrid.
Travel: Occasional travel to the National Training Centre, in Leicestershire for managers meetings or staff engagement days.

Financial sustainability is essential to ensuring Canine Partners can continue to deliver life-changing support to our beneficiaries. You will play a key role in supporting this by overseeing all financial activities, reporting and providing analysis for the organisation whilst maintaining robust financial controls, driving continuous improvement and leading on the ongoing development of our financial systems. Working alongside the Finance Director, you will also support the development of the Finance team and help maximise the benefits of our newly implemented finance system.
What You'll Be Doing

• Working with budget holders and project leads as a business partner by providing the required tools, insights and analysis, you will provide them with easy-to-understand financial information, support planning and inform decision making.
• Manage the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Maintain the financial data and records to reflect the needs of the charity.
• Analyse financial information and provide modelling and data analytics as requested to support decision making and planning.
• Be responsible for development and implementation of all finance systems, and their integration with the CRM database and other operational systems.

About You

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCCA) with relevant senior financial experience in organisations with multiple income streams and/ or £3m+ in revenue.
• Methodical with an eye for detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Strong ICT skills, including database (Office 365, specifically excel).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives, and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

Closing date: 24th August 2026

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

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Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting a respected UK-based membership organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Manager. This purpose-led organisation supports a large national membership base and operates within a specialist professional field. With an annual income of approximately £4m, it offers a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a broad and impactful finance role.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of financial and management reporting, ensuring the organisation has accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:
* Producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs
* Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis
* Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
* Managing VAT reporting and compliance
* Leading the annual budgeting process
* Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts
* Acting as the key contact for external auditors
* Building strong relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders
* Providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong background in management accounting and financial reporting. You should be able to demonstrate:

* Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
* Strong budgeting and forecasting skills
* Excellent balance sheet reconciliation experience
* Previous involvement in external audits
* Good technical accounting knowledge
* Strong Excel and systems skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• Mostly remote working arrangement - although must be able to work from the London office 2-3 times per month and have flexibility on when office days happen (will vary).
• 35-hour working week
• Generous pension

What you need to do now
Please apply now to be considered! Applications will be considered as they come through.

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About Working Well Trust 

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. 

We are recruiting for a new Service Manager role to support Upskill, Employment Hub and Kingston Supported Employment services​​. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week; we will consider applications for 28 hours/4 days.

What you’ll be doing 

You will provide collaborative and motivational leadership, ensuring our services deliver agreed outcomes while maintaining a client-led approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations and resolving issues as they arise.
• Leading service planning, implementation and delivery in line with contractual requirements.
• Building relationships with health, employment, community and funding partners.
• Monitoring contractual outcomes, delivery timescales, quality standards and key performance indicators.
• Representing Working Well Trust at contract performance meetings.
• Supporting Team Leads to develop performance and quality improvement plans.
• Using audits, reviews and client feedback to improve service quality.
• Working with the Finance Manager and budget holders to support effective budget management.
• Ensuring accurate data collection and completion of contract monitoring reports.
• Supporting staff wellbeing, occupational health cases, reasonable adjustments and effective attendance management.
• Providing senior management cover and supporting safeguarding and risk escalation.
• Recruiting, supervising and developing Team Leads alongside the HR Advisor.
• Promoting consistent induction, supervision, appraisal, training and continuous learning.
• Working with senior colleagues on organisational strategy, business planning, co-production and cross-service improvements.

What you’ll need 

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience managing employment support, community or comparable services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience monitoring contracts, performance, quality and service outcomes.
• Confidence working with funders, partners and senior stakeholders.
• The ability to analyse data and use it to improve services.
• Sound judgement when managing wellbeing, performance, safeguarding and operational risk.
• A collaborative, organised and client-focused approach.
• Commitment to Working Well Trust’s values, policies and procedures.

What we offer 

• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE) 

• Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE) 

• Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE) 

• 6% employer pension contribution 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities. 

What’s next 

Before you apply, please note the following: 

• We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months. 

• To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions. 

• Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression. 

If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed. 

Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career. 

Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT)

Finance and Fundraising Manager

Salary: £35,000–£45,500 FTE, pro rata
Hours: 14–21 hours per week
Location: Bethnal Green / hybrid
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding and probation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About WIT

Women’s Inclusive Team is a community-led charity in Tower Hamlets. We work with women, children, young people and families, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, to improve wellbeing, widen opportunities and strengthen local voices.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Management Team.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining charity finance with fundraising and income development. You will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and provide clear information to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.

You will also help grow and diversify income by managing WIT’s funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and contributing to strong applications, tenders, budgets and financial narratives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, budgets and reforecasts.
• Strengthen reconciliations, journals, salary allocations, debtor monitoring and year-end processes.
• Maintain a central funding pipeline covering needs, opportunities, deadlines and gaps.
• Lead or contribute to funding applications, tenders, contracts and partnership bids.
• Prepare budgets, financial narratives and full-cost recovery calculations.
• Build relationships with funders, commissioners and corporate partners.
• Oversee grant and contract finances, reporting deadlines and audit trails.
• Advise the CEO, trustees, managers and budget holders.
• Line manage the Finance Assistant and improve systems and workflows.

About you

You will have:

• Strong charity finance experience, including management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, restricted funds and financial controls.
• Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and debtor management.
• A successful fundraising track record across grants, tenders, commissioned contracts or partnership bids.
• Experience managing a funding pipeline.
• Confidence using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Knowledge of grant management, funder reporting and audit requirements.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Strong organisational, collaborative and line-management skills.

You do not need to have held an identical combined role, but you must show strong charity finance expertise alongside credible fundraising and income-development experience.

What we offer

Flexible part-time hours, hybrid working, a place on WIT’s Senior Management Team and the opportunity to help shape the future of a values-led community charity.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and brief responses to these questions. A covering letter is not required.

1. Why would you like to work for WIT, and what attracts you to this role? Maximum 250 words.
2. Give one example of a successful funding application, tender, contract or partnership bid you contributed to. Include your role, the amount sought or secured and the outcome. Maximum 350 words.
3. Give one example of how you used management accounts, budgets or cash-flow information to support a decision, address a risk or improve financial controls. Maximum 350 words.

Closing date: 27th August 2026. We may close early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Interview dates: To be confirmed.

Further competency questions will be explored at interview; no lengthy written task is planned.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work evidence and pre-employment checks. A DBS check may be required.

WIT welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Job Title: Finance Continuous Improvement Manager

Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance Continuous Improvement Manager on a permanent, full time basis to join our Finance team to be based in London, UK.

Job Purpose:

• The Finance Continuous Improvement Manager will work with the finance function and key stakeholders within the organisation to identify, develop and implement improvement projects to ensure adequate systems and processes are in place to deliver the work of the finance function in the most efficient and effective way. This will include system projects and developing efficient processes for transaction recording, analysis and management reporting.

• The post holder will lead on all finance improvement projects including finance system development, implementation of budgeting and reporting tools, self-service and automation of the system tasks. Review finance process at the head office as well as country offices, review their efficiency and effectiveness, carry out user consultations, agree changes and carry out change management. Assist finance heads of departments and the team to review development requirements and oversee change management. The post holder will need to be pro-active and good at building relationships, bringing teams together and driving forward change programmes.

The post holder is required to have:

• Fully qualified or finalist with a recognised qualification and full/student membership of: CIMA, ACCA ACA or equivalent.
• Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 / lean / six sigma qualification.
• A proven track record of implementing lean philosophy and methodologies for projects.
• Experience of Agile project management and a proven record of accomplishment of delivery in a project management environment and business/project planning.
• Experience of working on process improvement projects within Finance in a complex organisation.
• Experience of developing project governance.
• Demonstrable knowledge and proficiency in the effective application of various best practice tools and techniques in project, programme and change management, service redesign, facilitation and service improvement.
• Experience in identifying issues and structuring problems, leading quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesising and developing recommendations.
• Expertise in the use of IT e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and able to draw conclusions from complex data and present it clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working.
• Able to work with a great degree of flexibility and adaptability

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.

For UK based roles, we also offer Hybrid working arrangement where employees have the benefit to work from office one day per week unless otherwise agreed. 

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.

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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.

About Medair UK 

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.   

Together, we work in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. In 2025, despite significant pressures across the humanitarian sector, Medair supported more than 3.6 million people across 13 countries through life-saving health, nutrition, water, sanitation, shelter and cash assistance programmes. From responding to cholera outbreaks in South Sudan and supporting communities affected by conflict in Sudan, DR Congo and Lebanon, to delivering emergency relief following natural disasters in Madagascar and Myanmar, our teams continued to reach people in greatest need with compassion, professionalism and perseverance. 

About the Role/Role and Responsibilities 

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Head of Operations. The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Medair UK's finance, HR, IT and governance functions, ensuring robust systems, effective controls, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. They will support the Medair UK Director and Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and management of the charity in accordance with best practice and ensure a sustainable operational platform is in place to support all Medair UK’s functions. The Head of Operations will contribute to organisational strategy, culture and decision-making, while also taking a practical and proactive role in the day-to-day delivery of operational activities. They will help lead, support and develop the culture of Medair UK, promoting its values and Christian-distinctiveness internally and externally. 

About you 

You will be a highly organised and experienced, strategic and hands-on operational leader who can provide strong oversight of finance, governance, HR, IT and office management within a growing charity. You will have significant experience in financial and operational management, with a sound understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance and UK employment law. You will be an effective people manager and leader, with strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills. You will be adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to Medair’s Christian values, mission and humanitarian purpose. 

Key Activity Areas 

Financial Management and Reporting 

• Lead the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate records, robust controls and effective financial processes.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, in collaboration with the Director to support strategic planning and financial sustainability.

• Manage reserves and organisational funds, ensuring effective stewardship, appropriate cost recovery, timely grant transfers and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. 

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis to support informed decision-making.

• Lead the production of statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.

• Ensure compliance and best practice with regard to legal and other regulatory bodies, including data protection and the timely submission of accounts and other returns. 

Human Resource Management 

• Lead and oversee all HR operations, including the recruitment, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers.

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies through effective management and administration of contracts, HR records, payroll, pensions and employee benefits. 

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including inductions, appraisals, performance reviews and professional development planning.

• Maintain accurate HR records and oversee attendance, leave, sickness and other employee-related processes in line with organisational policies. 

Leadership, Governance and Organisational Development 

• Lead organisational operational planning and risk management, ensuring Medair UK has the systems, processes and resources required to deliver its strategic objectives. 

• Maintain the corporate risk register and support the Board with governance, compliance and reporting requirements. 

• Support the Director and Board of Trustees through the provision of financial, operational and governance advice, contributing to organisational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. 

• Own the organisation’s policy framework, maintaining the policy register and ensuring the timely revision, review and compliance of all policies. 

• Foster a healthy organisational culture that reflects Medair's Christian values and supports staff wellbeing, engagement and development. 

IT & Office Management  

• Oversee the IT infrastructure, managing the procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance of IT hardware, systems and software liaising with the IT department at the Medair International Global Support Office (GSO) in Switzerland as appropriate. 

• Lead the development, administration and optimisation of Salesforce , other fundraising platforms and related system integrations to support fundraising, donor engagement and organisational objectives, liaising with the IT department in GSOSwitzerland as appropriate.

• Manage the Salesforce system configuration, enhancements, user access and upgrades, ensuring the platform remains effective and reliable. 

• Drive the continuous improvement of Salesforce systems, processes and data management practices, ensuring high standards of data quality, security and operational efficiency.Implement system enhancements, streamline processes and carry out regular data quality, integrity and cleansing checks to ensure accurate, consistant and reliable data. 

• Provide training, guidance and user support on Salesforce and Campaign Monitor to maximise staff capability and system adoption. 

• Ensure a fully functioning office base which enables Medair UK to deliver its operational activities in the most efficient and effective manner. 

Tasks common to all staff  

• Act as an ambassador for Medair UK at all times when liaising externally and internally 

• Ensure consistent implementation of the Medair brand across all relevant activities 

• Record information as necessary and comply at all times with requirements for handling personal / sensitive data 

Qualifications - DESIRABLE 

• Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable 

Languages 

• Excellent English (spoken and written). 

Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL 

• Significant experience in financial and office administration

• Understanding of UK finance and governance and employment law 

• Proficient in finance packages, ideally Quickbooks 

• Proficient in fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor

• Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, with proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet and email use. 

• Effective people manager and strong leadership skills 

• Ability to handle a wide and varied workload, with tight deadlines and competing priorities. 

• Capable planner, problem-solver and clear communicator.

• Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos 

• Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings 

• Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis 

Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE 

• Experience of charity leadership and governance 

• Experience in relief / development work 

• Understanding of Humanitarian Issues 

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 

Closing date: Wednesday 12th August, 5pm. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September. 

Workplace:Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of 2 days/wk in the office. 

Contract Details: Part-Time (3 days 0.6 FTE), permanent 

Direct Reports: Operations Support Officer 

Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply. 

NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian. 

Job Title: Investment Manager - Portfolio

Department: Investment

Reports to: Investment Director - Portfolio

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £61,500 to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y (40-60% in person) and homeworking

About Better Society Capital (BSC):

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too.

Since 2012, we have helped grow the UK's social impact investment market thirteen-fold, to more than £11 billion, proving that impact investing can scale when social outcomes and investment opportunity are genuinely aligned. We have committed more than £1 billion of our own capital to social impact investments and today hold a live portfolio of over 100 across the UK, primarily made into funds spanning early-stage and mature positions, all working towards lasting impact for the people and communities they serve.

We're now delivering our 2026–2030 strategy: mobilising £20–30 billion in capital to positively impact 15–20 million lives across the UK over the next decade. We're focusing our expertise and capital on four challenge areas: housing, economic opportunity, climate and energy, and health. These have been chosen because each combines urgent social need, proven investment models and a clear role for BSC to play.

This is BSC's next chapter. Building on everything we've proven since 2012, we're scaling with greater ambition and sharper focus, and looking for people who want to help shape how we get there.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting an Investment Manager – Portfolio to take a leading role in the delivery of our existing portfolio including on special situations and exits.

You will take ownership of performance and manager relationships across a broad portfolio of social impact investments. You will build relationships with senior leaders at our fund managers and take responsibility for how these investments perform against their financial, social impact and systems change goals. You will also oversee several treasury holdings, held for financial return and sustainable outcomes, that support how we manage liquidity.

Across the wider social impact investment portfolio, you will take a leading role in its most demanding and consequential moments: acting as our specialist resource for complex special situations and exits, working alongside asset class teams to protect and recover financial value and impact, and shaping how BSC triages, manages and learns from these situations.

This is an opportunity to build a distinctive skillset across every asset class in which we invest, from portfolio management and manager relationships to restructuring, workouts and complex negotiation, developing cross-asset-class judgement that few comparable roles offer. We will create opportunities for you to contribute to new investments and strategic projects as our 2026–2030 strategy takes shape.

Our excellence in impact investing practice is recognised externally. In 2025 and 2026, BSC was placed on the BlueMark Global Practice Leaderboard after ranking in the top quartile across all 8 dimensions of the Operating Principles for Impact Management. You will help carry that standard forward.

We invest in our people as seriously as we invest our portfolio. You will accelerate your growth through hands-on experience, tailored training and collaboration with sector-leading specialists as well as gaining direct exposure to our Investment Committee and senior leadership.

What you will do:

Lead the performance management and manager relationships for a portfolio of social impact and treasury investments

• Manage a portfolio of social impact investments towards exit, delivering on financial returns, high social impact and systems change goals, including our charity bond investments and direct investments into or with fund managers.
• Share portfolio learnings that improve how we invest to benefit underserved and vulnerable individuals in the UK.
• Manage several treasury fixed income holdings alongside your primary social impact portfolio, overseeing performance of our externally managed mandate and contributing to strategic treasury initiatives such as asset allocation and ESG approach.

Take the lead on special situations and exits

• Take the lead on complex, often distressed special situations across the portfolio, including client portfolios, working alongside asset class teams to protect and recover value across financial, impact and systems change outcomes.
• Lead the active management of exits across the portfolio, partnering with asset class teams to bring investments through to exit.

Contribute to the management of our multi-asset portfolio

• Lead parts of our fund manager strategy delivery, working alongside asset class teams to prioritise and learn from our engagement with fund managers.
• Input into how we manage our overall portfolio performance, asset allocation and liquidity.
• Lead on discrete analysis as required across financial, impact and systems change at the whole portfolio level, advancing how we consider these dimensions in an integrated way to support learning and performance management.
• Over time, contribute to due diligence of potential new investments and strategic projects aligned with our 2026-2030 strategy.

Help lead the next phase of our market-leading impact investment approach

• Oversee and embed continuous improvement and learning from special situations and exits, sharpening how BSC manages risk across the portfolio.
• Lead and contribute to parts of our market-leading impact investing practice, with colleagues across BSC and with external partners.
• Contribute to team- and organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission, such as working groups on key priorities.Helping identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can be an important part of the solution;

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What you will bring – Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK
• Investment experience including analysis, recommendations, monitoring performance and engaging with investees, issuers or fund managers
• Strong quantitative analysis and investment research skills, including financial analysis, modelling and market research
• Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector
• Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management

Desirable

• Exposure to fixed income or credit analysis (we will support you here if needed)
• Work experience in social impact investing or sustainable investing
• Proven project management skills
• Knowledge of investing in real estate, renewables, venture, or outcomes contracts

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Structured thinker – able to deal with complexity and uncertainty

• Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving

• Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way

• Collegial team player – flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team

• Self-starter – able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities

• Relationship management – excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels

• A confident and effective communicator when writing and speaking

• Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How to Apply & Interviews:

Closing Date:  Wednesday 12th August at Midnight

Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked to provide your CV and a short-written answer. Your CV and answer will be anonymised before being reviewed by the hiring panel.

NB We screen for applications that appear to be heavily generated by AI. You’re welcome to use AI tools to support small edits, such as improving grammar, structure or clarity, but your CV and supporting answer should reflect your own experience, knowledge, skills and motivations. Applications that feel authentic and genuinely personal are most likely to receive a high score.

We may use AI tools to support parts of our recruitment process, always with human oversight and in line with our principles on fairness, transparency and data protection. Read more about how we use AI in hiring here

Interviews 

Initial screeningw/c 24th August

Round 1 interviews (virtual): w/c 31st August and 7th September

Round 2 interviews (in-person): w/c 14th September

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered for an initial screening interview. When application numbers are high and we are unable to interview everyone who meets the minimum criteria, we will prioritise those who best meet the essential requirements of the role. 

We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.

If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Other terms

Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.

Right to work: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).

We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch