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Opportunity: Head of Finance

Are you a hands-on finance professional who excels at balancing high-level strategy with meticulous operational control? We are seeking a fully qualified accountant to drive the end-to-end financial management, reporting, and stability of a small but impactful international development organisation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will serve as a key advisor on strategic financial decisions while ensuring the accuracy of accounts and compliance standards.

The Role

You will be responsible for all aspects of finance and delivering timely, accurate financial reports to internal stakeholders, funders, and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Producing monthly consolidated management accounts with variance analysis and reporting to the Board and Finance Sub-Committee.
• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
• Overseeing cashflow, treasury management, and the drafting of statutory accounts.
• Managing external audits and specialised donor financial reporting.
• Identifying financial risks for escalation to the COO/Board and providing direct line management for the Finance & Systems Officer.

Your Profile

You will be a grounded leader who brings a focus on delivery and stability.

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• 8–10 years of experience working within complex, multi-entity environments.
• Experience within the Charity or International NGO (INGO) sector.
• A proven ability to manage end-to-end financial controls and provide high-level strategic advice.

Salary range is £55,000 - £60,000 Depending on Experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

Reporting to: Head of Communications & Individual Giving
Location: Hybrid, minimum 40% in office in Welwyn Garden City

Principal responsibilities and duties

Budget Management

• With the Head of Comms & Individual Giving, set annual budgets and programmes of activity, actively monitoring performance against these and adapting approach as necessary
• Plan, monitor and control expenditure as appropriate and manage income against set budget, KPIs; providing regular revised projections and narrative for the Senior Leadership Team and trustees as required
• Analyse individual giving performance, reporting as required and using the results to improve practice, including evaluation of cost effectiveness and sustainability

Communicating and building relationships

• Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors to maintain their engagement and support and ensure a stable and growing donor base
• Create compelling fundraising materials and appeals targeted at individual donors
• Provide excellent donor stewardship through timely acknowledgement of gifts, personalised communication and recognition efforts.
• Develop and deliver a plan of regular communications for recurring givers and high-value donors
• Represent the charity at Willow or third-party events, to promote fundraising products and talk to potential supporters about ways they can get involved
• Manage relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners

Programme Development

• Conduct regular reviews of income streams and put recommendations into action
• Work with other members of the fundraising team to develop a successful stewardship programme across all supporter types
• Develop and execute strategies to solicit and secure donations from individual donors across various online and offline channels
• Promote and manage our in-memory products, enabling donors to remember their loved ones whilst supporting Willow
• Develop a regular giving programme, executing strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade individual donors
• Grow our legacy programme and increase the number of people leaving a gift to Willow
• Develop our digital fundraising programme, bringing more supporters online

Data management

• Utilise the charity database (RE NXT) to track donor interactions, manage gift processing and generate reports for analysis and decision making
• Work with the Finance Team, Data & Insight Officer and Supporter Care Officer to ensure accurate data recording
• Use data to identify areas of prospective growth and build plans to deliver these
• Adopt a data-led fundraising approach, segmenting data and using supporter journeys to maintain engagement and speak to people about the right products for them
• Monitor donor attrition and implement measures to mitigate disengagement

Additional

• Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working
• Work with office volunteers to ensure administrative or support tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and the charitable sector, and apply these learnings to improve our offering
• Keep up to date and comply with fundraising, GDPR and other relevant legislation,codes of practice and good standards
• Willingness to work flexibly with occasional work outside of core hours
• Undertake any other tasks as required in the interest of the charity

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in individual giving fundraising with an excellent working knowledge of donor recruitment, retention and development
• Experience of designing supporter journeys that engage, retain, and inspire donors
• Experience of preparing and managing annual plans and budgets
• Proven project management experience, including design, print and mailing processes
• Experience of working with a CRM system (we use RE NXT) and digital fundraising tools
• Experienced in using data and insight to inform decisions and optimise activity

Knowledge

• Knowledge of fundraising laws and regulations in relation to data protection and compliance
• Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice

Skills

• Proven ability to write engaging copy and compelling fundraising asks for different audiences across varied communication channels
• Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Analytical and able to adopt a data-led fundraising approach
• Excellent IT skills including use of a CRM database for both maintenance and interrogation purposes, including data segmentation and reporting

Personal qualities

• A pro-active, self-starter who is comfortable working alone but can also be a team player
• Motivated and target driven
• Personable with excellent ability to engage with supporters and stakeholders with diplomacy, discretion, tact and persuasiveness
• Ability to have a hands-on approach, adapting as necessary to carry out tasks

General

• Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office in Welwyn Garden City
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Stakeholder pension with matching contributions up to 5%
• Occupational sick pay
• Life Assurance cover of 3 x salary
• Flexible working patterns where appropriate for the role
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to financial advice and employee discounts

Are you an experienced HR Manager looking for a new challenge?

Do you inspire confidence in colleagues?

Can you handle a diverse workload?

The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a

Human Resources Manager who will:

• provide high quality, reliable advice on HR law, policy and practice for clergy office holders and lay employees
• advise-on and implement HRM strategies, policies and procedures
• manage multiple recruitments
• oversee the development and operation of HR systems
• promote wellbeing and occupational health support across the Diocese
• ensure data protection compliance

Salary: £50,703 FTE 28 to 35 hours per week (other hours/flexible patterns of work may be negotiated) plus 15% non-contributory pension. Support with relocation costs.

Interviews: 26th March 2026 at Church House, Penrith

We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Manager, who will be responsible for all aspects of financial management and HR administration. You will be well organised, able to work on you own initiative and be experieced in writing clear and engaging reports tailored to a non-financial audience. 

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Provide strategic financial leadership, including long range planning, budgeting and forecasts.
• Support Board and Committees (Investment, Finance and Grants), preparing and presenting papers and managing grant-giving process. 
• Lead the annual audit.
• Undertake day-to-day book-keeping.
• Oversee HR operations including payroll and pension administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and maintain HR policies.
• Review and manage insurance policies. 

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPFA) with at least three years’ experience, ideally with charity experience.  You will also have experience of HR policies and management.

We are a small organisation, so a supportive 'hands-on' approval is essential, as are diplomacy and confidentiality.

CLC is a membership organisation for Lutheran Churches in the UK, and our office is close to Waterloo station. We undertake a range of activities including student chaplaincy, grant giving and outreach and we have recently acquired a church building for services and events. CLC is a Christian organisation, so whilst we would prefer you to be a Christian, it is not essential as long as you are willing to work in accordance with our ethos and values.

We are seeking an experienced and diligent HR Administrator to provide HR admin support to the organisation. You will be responsible for all HR administration, including the production of HR paperwork, and serve as the day-to-day generalist HR contact for all employees. We do not currently have HR software, so reviewing our requirements in this area would be one of your responsibilities. 

This is part-time fixed-term position, as we review the organisation’s needs in this area, and will be subject to review and possible extension at the end of six months.

As a small charity (c. 35 staff including part-time and casual workers), the role will require balancing practical tasks with more senior HR responsibilities. You'll be based in the office (a lovely rural setting near Twyford, Reading) for at least two days per week and, being situated within the rehabilitation centre, you will have daily contact with those men whom you are helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them.

As this is a strategic post within an actively Christian setting, applications should be from committed Christians. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Finance Manager

Are you a fully qualified accountant looking for a part time Finance Manager role where you can provide strategic financial leadership within a purpose driven charity?

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Central London/hybrid

Hours: Part-time - 2–3 days per week (flexible)

Salary: £40k pa (pro rata) + excellent benefits. 

Contract: Permanent

Qualification required: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)

Closing Date: 02/03/2026 17:00

This organisation is entering an exciting period of modernisation and growth. As they strengthen digital systems, redesign programmes and rebuild financial resilience, they are recruiting a professionally qualified Finance Manager to lead the finance function on a part-time basis.

This is a pivotal role for a technically strong, proactive and detail-focused finance professional who thrives in a small, mission-driven organisation. You will ensure excellent financial management, robust controls and high-quality reporting during a transformational period for the organisation.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Working closely with the CEO, SMT and Board, you will:

• Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts
• Maintain strong financial controls, processes and compliance
• Manage day-to-day finance operations in Xero
• Prepare cashflow forecasts, scenario models and financial insight for decision-making
• Support the annual budgeting and reforecasting process
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted income tracking
• Lead the year-end audit process and statutory reporting
• Strengthen financial workflows as new digital systems are integrated

You will be the organisation’s finance lead, providing clarity, confidence and financial stewardship.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting
• Excellent technical and analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Xero
• Experience in charities, social enterprises or small organisations
• Confidence in advising non-finance colleagues and senior leaders
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach

You will enjoy working independently in a part-time leadership role and supporting an organisation that is ambitious, collaborative and impact-driven.

In return…

• A meaningful role at the heart of a national charity transformation
• Opportunity to shape a modern, resilient finance function
• Flexible, part-time working arrangements
• Supportive, values-led culture
• Chance to directly influence organisational sustainability and impact

About the Organisation

This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world.

This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning.  It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Charity Finance Lead, Finance and Operations Manager, Finance and Governance Manager, Senior Accountant, Part Time Finance Manager, Finance Consultant. #INDNFP

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

Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a nationally recognised social justice organisation to recruit a Head of People and Culture. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a purpose-led organisation that works in partnership with local groups, member organisations and community leaders to address social and economic inequalities, including employment standards, access to services and fair treatment. The charity operates at a national level and is recognised for supporting people to build collective influence, strengthen local leadership and achieve meaningful, long-term change in their communities.

The Head of People & Culture will be responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive people strategy that enables the organisation to achieve its mission effectively and sustainably. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & Operations and working as part of the senior leadership team, the post holder will oversee all aspects of the people function, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance and leadership development, employee relations, organisational culture, wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding. The role will ensure that policies, systems and practices are legally compliant, values-aligned and fit for purpose, while also strengthening organisational capability through effective management support and learning initiatives. In addition, the Head of People & Culture will provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and the board, lead the People & Culture team and resources, and drive continuous improvement across people processes to support a high-performing, inclusive and resilient organisation.

We are seeking an accomplished and emotionally intelligent senior HR leader with substantial experience operating at a strategic level within complex, mission-driven or values-led environments. You will bring broad generalist expertise across organisational development, employee relations, governance and people strategy, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. The successful candidate will be confident advising and influencing executive and board-level stakeholders, able to navigate sensitive or complex people matters with sound judgement, discretion and fairness, and skilled at translating organisational priorities into practical initiatives that strengthen performance, inclusion and engagement. You will demonstrate a collaborative, relational leadership style, strong coaching capability and a genuine commitment to equity, inclusion and social impact, alongside the resilience and adaptability needed to thrive in a dynamic organisation. A CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent senior-level professional experience, is expected.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by the 6th of March at 8:59 AM.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Prospectus is pleased to be working with a well-known benevolent organisation to find a People and Culture Manager. This inspirational organisation provides independent advice, guidance, case management, and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of concerns including financial, health, housing, and wellbeing issues. 

Managing the effective day to day running of the HR function, this varied role will be hands on and operational as well as providing counsel, insights and advice to people related matters at all levels. Reporting to the COO, the People and Culture Manager will be joining the organisation at an exciting time of change and bringing externally hosted services back in house. This role requires a rounded generalist HR professional with prior experience of people processes and policy, with a focus on culture, engagement, EDI and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified, with demonstrable experience as the HR lead, including direct management of staff.  Staff wellbeing is also a key element to the role, ensuring provision for people who are frontline client focussed and as such experience of this area is required.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine at Prospectus.

Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Goodman Masson are working with a small national children’s charity that provides life-changing specialist nursing care to over 40,000 seriously ill children across the UK.

They are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal hands-on leadership role that blends high-level strategy with the management of the charity’s core infrastructure.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the financial health and operational effectiveness of the entire organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring the charity remains sustainable, compliant, and efficient as it scales its impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Finance: Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while managing month-end/year-end close and annual audits.
• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, including IT, facilities, vendor relationships, and organisational risk.
• People & Culture: Oversee HR operations, payroll, and benefits, while contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Leadership: Serve as a key member of the SLT, advising the Board of Trustees on the financial implications of strategic initiatives.

The Candidate

You will be a proactive, collaborative leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in a leadership role within the charity sector.
• Proven experience leading HR or administrative functions.
• A strategic thinker capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines under pressure.

Salary range is £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits (including 7% non-contributory pension)

Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office, which is in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

If you love spreadsheets and stories, this could be your perfect mix. As Finance Manager at Thrive, you’ll help us make smart, sustainable choices that grow our impact and strengthen our future. Working hand-in-hand with our leadership team, you’ll lead a small finance team that keeps our charity ticking – from big-picture strategy to the tiny details that matter.

We’re looking for a Finance Manager with strong experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting to ensure our day-to-day finances and budgets run smoothly while supporting effective long-term decision-making. You’ll bring insight, structure, and clarity, turning data into decisions that make every penny count for the communities we serve.

In this role, you’ll ensure accurate and timely monitoring across Thrive and its associated ventures, offering technical support to the finance team and working closely with the Chief Executive. Reporting to the Head of Operations & HR, you’ll help shape system updates, provide advice to the Senior Leadership Team, and support the Treasurer and Finance Sub-Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Please read the attached job description for more information on what you'll be doing.

You will be part of a small energetic and committed team supporting the delivery of Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s philanthropy and income generation ambitions. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help grow and steward support from individuals, corporate, charitable and statutory donors, with a lead responsibility for a defined portfolio of relationships and initiatives.

Fundraising and relationship building happen across the charity, and you will manage your own portfolio of donors and partners and work with the Chief Executive and wider team to co-ordinate activity, share insight and maximise opportunities for place based philanthropy in Northamptonshire.

You will need confidence, excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and deliver projects as part of a highly collaborative team. You will be comfortable cultivating, stewarding and sometimes soliciting charitable donations yourself, as well as creating opportunities for the Chief Executive to engage with donors and prospective supporters.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a corporate foundation focused on social mobility. They are a complex organisation, with ambitious goals and are looking for a Head of Finance to lead their finance function through this next period of growth.

This is not a typical charity finance role. You’ll operate in a uniquely complex environment with higher expectations, richer stakeholder relationships, and the chance to influence work that directly impacts thousands of people each year. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how they work and strengthen their financial capability across the organisation.

Please note this is a hybrid role, with the option to be based in either the London, Birmingham, or Manchester office.

The Role:
As Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead and develop a small, capable finance team, fostering a business partnering culture and support strategic decision making across the organisation.
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong internal controls.
• Produce high‑quality management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Lead on the annual audit and statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT (including partial exemption), Gift Aid and SORP.
• Deputise for the CFO, including at Board and Committee meetings.
• Champion financial literacy across the organisation, helping non‑finance colleagues understand risk, budgets and financial decision‑making.

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience leading finance operations, producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Confident managing and developing people.
• Excellent stakeholder management, comfortable navigating a complex environment.
• Strong VAT and tax compliance knowledge (partial exemption experience highly valuable).
• Experience improving systems, processes, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, able to translate financial information clearly for non‑finance colleagues.
• A curious, proactive mindset—someone who asks “why?” and “what if?” and seeks better ways of working.

Desirable:

• Experience with Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, or Power BI.
• Procurement or contract management experience, especially in complex or multi‑party environments.

If you are a strategic, hands‑on finance leader who thrives in complexity and wants to use your expertise to create lasting social impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV by 8 March 2026 at midnight. This role will be subject to an advanced DBS check.

Employee Relations Advisor

We are seeking experienced Employee Relations Advisors to manage complex casework and support managers in a fast paced, people focused organisation.

Position: Employee Relations Advisor
Salary: £36,073 per annum dependant on experience
Location: Manchester, Trafford with hybrid working 20 to 40 percent office based
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract opportunities available
Closing Date: 8 March 2026 at 23:00
Interview Date: Multi stage process which may include an in person interview

Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close ahead of the stated date. Previous applicants within the last 12 weeks may not apply.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a busy and collaborative Employee Relations team, supporting managers across a diverse and multi-site organisation. Reporting to an Employee Relations Team Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality HR service and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes across a broad range of employee relations matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing timely, high quality advice, guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations issues
• Managing a varied caseload including high volume and complex cases
• Taking ownership of cases from start to finish, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication throughout
• Identifying trends and contributing to continuous improvement in employee relations practices
• Supporting the development of management capability through education and proactive guidance

About You

You will bring strong technical knowledge alongside the confidence to influence and support managers in a pragmatic and solutions focused way.

You will have:

• A solid understanding of employment law
• CIPD qualification or demonstrable experience as an Employee Relations Advisor
• Experience managing high volume and complex casework within a multi-site organisation
• The ability to translate business challenges into practical and compliant solutions
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• A proactive, collaborative approach with energy and enthusiasm for delivering an excellent service

About the Organisation

This organisation is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, providing high quality homes to hundreds of thousands of people across London, the South East and the North West. With people at the heart of its mission, it is committed to creating inclusive communities and an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Diversity and inclusion are central to how the organisation operates, with a strong focus on fairness, transparency and equal opportunity. Sustainability and long term social impact also underpin its work, reflecting a commitment to building better futures for the communities it serves.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor, People Advisor, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, HR Consultant, ER Consultant.

If you are looking to join a values driven organisation where your expertise in employee relations will make a tangible impact, we would welcome your application.

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

Altum Consulting is pleased to be partnering with Quadrature Climate Foundation (QCF) in its search for a new Finance Business Partner to join its expanding team in London.

QCF was established in 2019 by the founders of Quadrature Capital to scale bold, long-term solutions to the climate crisis. Via partner organisations, it supports transformative action across climate, poverty, inequality and human security, working towards a just and resilient world where those most affected by intersecting crises have the power to shape their futures.

The Finance Business Partner role is vital to supporting effective decision-making, strengthening the grant-giving process and enabling high-impact philanthropy at QCF. The successful candidate will work closely with programme teams to provide insight, challenge and strategic support, ensuring resources are deployed responsibly and for the greatest impact.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this London-based role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute directly to global climate resilience efforts.

Duties Include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to programme teams on financial planning and performance
• Providing modelling, scenario analysis and risk assessment to support strategic decisions
• Reviewing grant budgets, undertaking financial due diligence and supporting grants from day one of the cycle
• Maintaining oversight of payments budgets and contributing to donation cashflow forecasting
• Developing rolling forecasts and translating programme plans into updated financial projections
• Supporting organisation-wide learning and embedding a strong Value for Money culture

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Have senior-level experience in Finance Business Partnering with significant stakeholder engagement
• Be confident simplifying complex financial information for non-finance colleagues
• Have strong Excel and modelling skills (Power BI experience beneficial)
• Bring knowledge of grant finance and financial due diligence
• Have experience in an impact-focused or philanthropic environment (desirable, not essential)

QCF offers an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave, private medical insurance, gym membership and a 10% pension contribution.

Altum Consulting is managing the first stages of recruitment and will be meeting with suitable candidates ahead of presenting a shortlist to QCF. To register your interest, please apply today.