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Director of Finance and IT
London (Camden) | Hybrid working
Salary £90,000
Full time (37.5 hours) or 4 days per week considered

Thomson Foundation is an independent, globally respected organisation with over 60 years’ experience supporting free, ethical and trusted journalism around the world. At a time when reliable information has never mattered more, Thomson’s work is both impactful and deeply values-driven.

They are now seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join the senior leadership team at an exciting point in the organisation’s evolution.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader who enjoys combining strategic leadership while also being able to provide hands on support. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues to shape future strategy, while also getting into the detail to understand how things work today and where they can be improved tomorrow.

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy making your mark: strengthening systems, improving automation, streamlining processes and building robust, proportionate controls that suit a small, international organisation. This is not a role where you sit at arm’s length from the detail – you will be curious, practical and comfortable rolling up your sleeves, whether that’s reviewing processes, posting journals, improving reporting or driving smarter use of technology.

Alongside financial leadership, you will oversee IT, risk, compliance and governance across the Thomson Group, working with outsourced providers and internal colleagues to ensure systems are secure, efficient and fit for purpose. You will play a key role in delivering the Finance and Technology Transformation Plan, helping the organisation operate more effectively and sustainably as it continues to grow and adapt.

Thomson has a small, welcoming team and a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture. You will be joining an organisation where people are trusted, ideas are welcomed and impact really matters. The role is based in Camden, with hybrid working two days per week in the office.

This role will suit someone who is:
• equally comfortable thinking strategically and working hands on
• motivated by improving systems, automation and ways of working
• curious, detail-oriented and happy to implement change
• values-led and excited by working in a mission-driven, international charity

If you are looking for a senior leadership role where you can genuinely influence, improve and help shape the future of a highly respected organisation, this is an outstanding opportunity.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who is supporting on this role and happy to answer any questions.

Please apply by sending CV and supporting statement before 1st February

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a small, London based performing arts charity to recruit for a Head of Finance and Operations. This is a role based full time from their site in Islington and is a permanent vacancy. The charity works with care leavers and at risk young people using drama, staging high profile theatre and film productions.

Reporting in to the CEO, the Head of Finance and Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational, financial and legal aspects of the charity, the work it produces and its staff, ensuring successful delivery of all services. Accountable to the CEO, this person must ensure that the right balance is achieved between a programme of activity and prudent financial management. Some of the key responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, leading in the development and management of business plans. You will ensure realistic financial targets are set, work alongside the CEO to develop a robust, deliverable business plan for financial partnerships and will lead on the development and implementation of HR strategy and staff management policies. You will support the Fundraising team alongside the CEO, working with them to develop and manage a realistic weighted pipeline of trusts and foundations. You will also monitor funding agreements and renewals, support the preparation of corporate sponsorship contracts and over see the management of the office space.

The successful candidate will have prior experience managing finances, ideally for a charitable organisation or not for profit, however you do not need to be a fully qualified accountant. You will have team management experience with the ability to motivate and support staff and bring experience of embedding policies and processes to ensure smooth running of the organisation. You will be a self starter with the ability and drive to learn aspects of the role that you are not as familiar. The charity is open to candidates looking to develop and broaden their experience on the job and therefore you will not be expected to have strong experience in every area.

To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Senior Manager: Finance

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference? Do you want to join a well-established charity that supports children with disabilities and additional needs to reach their full potential?

This respected and forward-thinking charity is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Manager: Finance to join its Senior Management Team. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to strengthen financial systems, influence organisational strategy and help shape the charity’s next phase of growth.

Position: Senior Manager: Finance
Location: Bridgwater / Hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), worked flexibly
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum FTE (P/T - £27,000 - £30,000 for 22.5 hours per week)

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 9.00am

About the role:

As Senior Manager: Finance, you will be a vital member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for ensuring the charity remains financially sound, compliant and strategically informed. You will play a central role in modernising financial systems, strengthening processes and providing high-quality financial insight to support decision-making at all levels.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, with scope to shape financial infrastructure, explore digital tools and support long-term sustainability. As the organisation continues to evolve, the role may expand over time by mutual agreement.

In this role, you will:

• Produce accurate and timely financial reporting, including management accounts, forecasts, dashboards and cashflow projections.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, supporting the development of longer-term (3-5 year) financial planning.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems, controls and processes, including reviewing or implementing new accountancy software and digital solutions.
• Oversee year-end processes, statutory accounts and audit preparation, working closely with external auditors and the Treasurer.
• Ensure full compliance with charity finance legislation, Charity Commission requirements, SORP, HMRC obligations, VAT, payroll and pensions.
• Provide clear, strategic financial advice to the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, highlighting risks, opportunities and financial performance.
• Support bids, tenders and fundraising proposals through detailed financial analysis and costing.

About You

You will be a confident and proactive finance leader with strong charity or not-for-profit experience, able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will enjoy working collaboratively and using financial insight to support life-changing services.

You will have:

• Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Strong knowledge of charity finance, SORP, statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial modelling.
• A proven ability to improve financial systems, processes and controls.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and trustees.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.

About the Organisation

The charity exists to help children with disabilities achieve greater independence by improving their mobility, communication skills and learning potential through a range of specialist therapies. The children supported have a range of conditions, including autism, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Charity Finance Lead, Senior Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller,

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Role: Finance Partner 

Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London

Contract: Full time, Permanent 

Salary: £37,065.60 (gross) per annum

The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Finance Team as a Finance Partner 

The Finance Partner provides day-to-day financial management, reporting and business partnering support across the Royal Court Theatre (English Stage Company Ltd or ESC), a charity with two commercial companies. The role works closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Director and Bar and Kitchen General Manager as well as other departmental managers to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and fit for purpose.

A key focus will be the Catering Company. You will support robust financial controls, deliver key payroll and banking processes, and help maintain an effective operational link between the Catering subsidiary and charity, enabling informed decision-making and strong financial stewardship. Keeping up to date with finance and payroll software advances and integrations, the Finance Partner will also review and report on efficiencies and improvements across our finance functions.

The successful candidate will:

• Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, including pensions, PAYE, NI and statutory compliance.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to identify and suggest process improvements
• Experience of using accounting systems such as Xero and related finance tools
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced and conscientious Finance Officer to join the core team in delivering Exeter Community Initiatives's (ECI) day-to-day financial procedures.

ECI is a dynamic charity working in Exeter and across Devon to ensure that people are supported at an early stage to reduce the risk of crisis, promote empowerment and allow people to thrive in happy, strong and diverse families and communities. 

Responsibilities 

• Process sales and purchase invoices, obtain correct authorisation 

• Post transactions onto Xero using relevant department and fund 

• Set up supplier and salary payments through online banking 

• Raising customer invoices 

• Bank reconciliation, resolving any queries 

• Reconcile petty cash 

• Record, monitor and reconcile shop takings and other income 

• Assist with payroll data

• Process staff expenses via Xero 

• Banking 

• Monitor expected income and follow up on any overdue payments 

• General office support (answering the phone/helping visitors) 

• Any other duties as required 

Candidate Requirements 

Essential 

• AAT level 2 qualification or at least 2 years’ equivalent experience 

• Familiarity with Xero Accounts software 

• Confident using Excel spreadsheets

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• Clear understanding of confidentiality and data privacy standards 

• Good standard of maths and English 

• Helpful and friendly attitude 

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Able to identify problems and resolve discrepancies 

Desirable 

• Experience working in the charity sector 

• Familiarity with using AI and digital automation 

• Experience using a CRM database 

Location, Commitments and Terms & Conditions 

• Permanent, part time role (15 hours per week) 

• Hybrid working locations (home/office blend) 

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service, up to 31 days

• A Pension Scheme is available with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee 

• Subject to a six month probationary period with an initial review after three months 

This exciting new post will advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan and oversee day-to-day financial activities, ensuring robust financial management, regulatory compliance, and strategic insight to support the charity’s mission. This is a senior leadership role suited to a qualified finance professional. 

The League of Friends of the Royal United Hospitals (Bath) was established in 1957. We are an independent charity working in partnership with our beneficiary the Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust.

Our main source of income is our Shop in the Atrium and our Café at B18 which together generate an annual turnover of £1.4 million.

From our surplus profits we provide grants to the hospital to improve the care and support for patients. This year we made £400,000 available to the RUH and plan to make a further sum available later this year.

We are looking to broaden our income sources. The postholder will play a pivotal role in the creation and development of these new activities and ensuring they are a financial success.

For more information and an overview of the role's key responsibilities please visit our website: 

Hybrid with 1 - 2 days per week in London (Camberwell) and some occasional travel 

Ref: EDCR-261             

Join Us as Executive Director of Corporate Resources

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Executive Director of Corporate Resources. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management for our Finance, IT, Central Services (including property & facilities, Health and Safety, and Office Management), Data Protection/Information Security, procurement, and contract management functions.

About the Role

As Executive Director of Corporate Resources, you will play a key role in supporting the CEO, Board, and Leadership Team to deliver our vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership. You will act as a trusted advisor, lead critical projects and programmes, and ensure the smooth running of essential organisational services.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO and Board on policy and strategic decisions relating to Corporate Resources
• Lead, manage, and develop the Finance function, ensuring robust financial planning, management, reporting, and compliance
• Oversee IT strategy and provision, ensuring technology meets organisational needs and information security standards
• Lead Central Services, including property and facilities management, procurement, health & safety, and administration
• Provide timely, accurate financial information and analysis to support decision-making
• Develop a culture of business partnering, customer focus, and continuous improvement
• Lead major projects and financial sustainability initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Significant experience managing finance teams in a complex organisation (ideally charity/public sector, £20m+ income)
• Proven track record of leading corporate services (finance, IT, property, facilities, admin)
• Experience managing multiple income streams and ensuring effective cost recovery
• Strong understanding of property management, health & safety, and risk
• Experience in strategic project and programme management
• Able to influence and advise senior colleagues and Boards

Role Details

• Location: Flexible/Hybrid with national travel
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Salary: £89,000 pa (inclusive of London weighting if applicable) 
• Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays
• DBS: Basic DBS check required

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: 9:00am on 26 January 2026
• Interview Date: 4 February 2026

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, women-led movement shaped by lived experience. Working alongside the founder, fundraiser and service delivery team, you will help strengthen the systems that make our trauma-informed, person-centred support possible.

As Operations Manager, you will hold the core operational functions that keep the organisation safe, steady and effective. From HR and policies to finance, CRM management and communications, you will help ensure that our work is delivered with care, consistency and integrity. Your role allows the service delivery team to focus fully on supporting women and leading change.

We are looking for someone experienced, proactive, organised and confident in delivering on tasks. Someone who values collaboration, co-production and working in a culture rooted in trust, flexibility and compassion. You will thrive if you enjoy creating calm, clear systems that enable everyone to do their best work.

This UK based, (majority*) remote position is part of a small, friendly team committed to learning, reflection and continual improvement. As the organisation grows, you will play a key role in strengthening processes and shaping how our operations evolve to support women safely and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include both strategic oversight and hands-on administrative tasks.

Operations & Systems:

• Maintain and improve organisational systems, processes, and infrastructure.

• Lead on day-to-day operational decision-making.
• Implement, manage, maintain, and develop the organisation’s CRM system.
• Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and insights to support evaluation and strategic decision-making.

Human Resources:

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and ongoing people processes.
• Maintain HR policies and wellbeing support systems in alignment with staff feedback and co-produced organisational culture.

Finance & Administration:

• Oversee budgets, day-to-day financial processes, working with an accountant, and financial reporting.
• Work with the Director on long-term financial planning.

Policies & Compliance:

• Keep policies up to date and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead GDPR, data protection, and risk management.

Marketing & Communications (administrative support):

• Support the organisation to deliver timely newsletters by coordinating the content, managing the template and sending the newsletters
• Manage the organisation's online presence by making website updates and posting on socials from the content provided by the team.

Workload and priorities will be agreed with the Director to ensure the scope of the role is manageable within part-time hours.

Skills and experience required

· Strong organisational and administrative skills across operations, HR, finance, governance and communications.

· Financial literacy, including bookkeeping, budgeting, and liaising with external accountants.

· HR administration experience, including recruitment, onboarding, and record keeping.

· Proficient in IT systems, CRM platforms, data security protocols, and website/content management.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence, liaising with the Directors.

· Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to ad hoc requests, and work independently with initiative.

· Experience in a charity or small organisation

· Experience with CRM systems used in membership/support services

· Interest in women’s services or trauma-informed practice

· Desire to work in a purpose-led role and align with our small-team culture (essential).

Current operational days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
1 year contract (extension is subject to funding)

*Please note this role is mainly remote with expectation to attend a monthly in-person meeting at our office in Tameside or within Greater Manchester. There may also be expectation to represent the organisation across GM when required. We class this as desirable rather than essential.

Job Advert
JOB TITLE: Head of Operations
SALARY: £56,000 (pro rata)
LOCATION: LSE Students’ Union, Central London Office
WORKING HOURS: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent 
 

 
The LSE Students’ Union is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Operations. This is a newly created position, offering an exciting opportunity to take senior oversight of our central teams and ensure the effective delivery of our operational functions.
 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide leadership and direction across finance, HR, governance, compliance, and risk management. Your work will underpin the Union’s ability to deliver its strategic objectives and maintain high standards of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
 

As Head of Operations, you will lead our finance and HR team, ensuring robust financial management, effective people practices, and strong governance frameworks. You will oversee budgeting, audits, and financial reporting, while promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Acting as a key adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees, you will also manage risk and data protection across the organisation.
 

Who are we?
 

LSESU is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to helping LSE students make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our future and helping us to create a student experience which is enjoyable and empowering. 
 

 
Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK. We provide support, representation, and opportunities to help students thrive during their time at university. Everything we do is shaped by our members and guided by our values to be bold and inclusive, working collaboratively to create a welcoming community built on integrity and respect.
 

 
Who are we looking for?
 

We are looking for a candidate who combines strategic vision with operational expertise. You will bring a recognised accounting qualification and strong financial acumen, alongside experience in managing both finance and HR functions. Your knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks will be essential, as will your ability to provide clear leadership and build effective relationships at all levels. 
 

You’ll need excellent organisation and planning skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental, together with an interest in working within a democratic, student-led environment.
 

Why apply?
 

As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Union and supporting thousands of students at one of the world’s leading universities. We offer:
 

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
 

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
 

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership 
 

-        Opportunities for professional development and growth.
 

-        Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
 

-        Flexibility for work-life balance
 

 How to apply
 

We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents: 
 

Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.
 

Part 2: Supporting Statement – A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this. 
 

 
Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.
 

 
Want to apply?
 

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline
Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am
Intended interview dates: 12th / 13th February 2026

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.

Grade: 5

Salary: £30,994 per annum

Position type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. (Flexible working considered)

Responsible to: Financial Controller

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working with at least 2 days a week in the office)

ROLE PURPOSE:

A key member of the finance and financial accounts teams, supporting colleagues and the wider charity by taking responsibility for maintaining elements of the financial records of the charity.

Ensuring compliance with technical and legal requirements, safeguarding the assets of the charity.

Generating data that will allow for informed decisions to be made, maximising the impact that the charity can achieve for people effected by disasters.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our busy team and to help provide a great finance service. You will have excellent attention to detail, good knowledge of finance processes and work well as part of a busy team. Having great organisational skills, you will be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, work proactively and be a good communicator.

You will have experience in working in a finance team. Main core duty will be maintaining the purchase ledger. Shared tasks will be expected for payroll (training will be given). The individual may hold AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.

We encourage innovation and new ideas and would welcome you sharing your experience with us, to further develop our team.

This will be an exciting time to join the organisation as we have just implemented new systems, for payroll, expenses and finance.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly and vibrant organisation.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Maintain Financial Records

• As part of the Financial Accounts team (two Finance Officers and the Financial Controller) take a share of the responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the charity, ensuring compliance with processes and technical and legal requirements, and safeguarding the assets of the charity.
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders in operating or using/getting benefits from the outputs from your areas of responsibility.

Areas of responsibility will include: -

• Processing and payment of invoices and bank transfers, including foreign and urgent payments.
• Processing of donations from journals generated from the CRM system, reconciling to bank receipts, and resolving any queries or discrepancies in collaboration with the Supporter Care team.
• Bank and petty cash recording and reconciliation. Including bank account reconciliation on a weekly basis, petty cash and foreign currency. Submission of bank reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.
• Enter expected cash outgoings into weekly cash flow document.
• Credit Card and Expense Claims (detailed below)
• Process Payroll (detailed below)
• Purchase and sale of foreign currency as discussed with Financial Controller.
• Monthly gift aid submission including generation of Gift Aid submissions, complete pre-claim checks, submission and reconciliation to receipts from HMRC. Submission of draft gift aid submission for approval by Financial Controller.
• Month End - (detailed below)
• Year End - As instructed by the Financial Controller generate reports and information to support preparation of annual report and audit file. Answer audit queries provided by the charities auditors.
• Maintenance of the organisation's fixed asset register, posting journals for depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
• Monitoring of finance inbox and support organisation with requests for financial information.
• Provide Support to organisation with procurement and purchase ledger system Focal point.
• Update projects/funds on Dimensions.
• Maintaining accounting records for our subsidiary company, ShelterBox Trading.

Credit Card and Expense Claims

• Maintenance of the Company Credit cards, submitting requests for new cards, adjusting credit limits and cancellation of cards.
• Download credit card transactions and upload to Continia Expense system and submit to credit card holders for completion of expenses.
• Review, approve and post to finance system credit card expenses and claims for expenses using Continia expense system.
• The issuing and reconciliation of cash advances for ShelterBox Response teams.
• Provision of new credit cards for Staff/ShelterBox Response team's and deal with any issues.

Payroll

• Processing the monthly payroll with information provided by HR Department using Payroll Software and initiating payment and payslips to staff.
• Monthly submission of payroll reports to HMRC and process payment of PAYE, NI and student loans to HMRC.
• Maintenance of the company pension scheme, uploading details of monthly contributions. Dealing with issues and queries around this.
• Monthly reconciliation of payroll control accounts.
• Providing support to the HR team around pay, pension, loans etc

Month End

• Assist with timely month end process by completing work to meet monthly deadlines.
• Monthly reconciliation of income between CRM and Dimensions.
• Produce month end reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.

Special Projects:

• Provide support to the Finance Team Managers and Director of Finance including undertaking special projects as requested.
• Providing financial team support on cross departmental projects as required.

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with our client to find a Senior Finance Manager. The charity is a leading occupational benevolent organisation which supports individuals and their families who are working or retired and are in real need. The 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. 

Reporting to the COO, and managing 2 direct reports, the Senior Finance Manager will manage day to day operational finance and financial reporting, oversee investment management, and work with the exec team to identify and implement strategic efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified management account with demonstrable experience in a senior finance position within the charity sector. You will also have experience of overseeing investments and their performance.

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.

Grade: 5

Salary: £30,994 per annum

Position type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. (Flexible working considered)

Responsible to: Financial Controller

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working with at least 2 days a week in the office)

ROLE PURPOSE:

A key member of the finance and financial accounts teams, supporting colleagues and the wider charity by taking responsibility for maintaining elements of the financial records of the charity.

Ensuring compliance with technical and legal requirements, safeguarding the assets of the charity.

Generating data that will allow for informed decisions to be made, maximising the impact that the charity can achieve for people effected by disasters.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our busy team and to help provide a great finance service. You will have excellent attention to detail, good knowledge of finance processes and work well as part of a busy team. Having great organisational skills, you will be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, work proactively and be a good communicator.

You will have experience in working in a finance team. Main core duty will be maintaining the purchase ledger. Shared tasks will be expected for payroll (training will be given). The individual may hold AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.

We encourage innovation and new ideas and would welcome you sharing your experience with us, to further develop our team.

This will be an exciting time to join the organisation as we have just implemented new systems, for payroll, expenses and finance.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly and vibrant organisation.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Maintain Financial Records

• As part of the Financial Accounts team (two Finance Officers and the Financial Controller) take a share of the responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the charity, ensuring compliance with processes and technical and legal requirements, and safeguarding the assets of the charity.
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders in operating or using/getting benefits from the outputs from your areas of responsibility.

Areas of responsibility will include: -

• Processing and payment of invoices and bank transfers, including foreign and urgent payments.
• Processing of donations from journals generated from the CRM system, reconciling to bank receipts, and resolving any queries or discrepancies in collaboration with the Supporter Care team.
• Bank and petty cash recording and reconciliation. Including bank account reconciliation on a weekly basis, petty cash and foreign currency. Submission of bank reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.
• Enter expected cash outgoings into weekly cash flow document.
• Credit Card and Expense Claims (detailed below)
• Process Payroll (detailed below)
• Purchase and sale of foreign currency as discussed with Financial Controller.
• Monthly gift aid submission including generation of Gift Aid submissions, complete pre-claim checks, submission and reconciliation to receipts from HMRC. Submission of draft gift aid submission for approval by Financial Controller.
• Month End - (detailed below)
• Year End - As instructed by the Financial Controller generate reports and information to support preparation of annual report and audit file. Answer audit queries provided by the charities auditors.
• Maintenance of the organisation's fixed asset register, posting journals for depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
• Monitoring of finance inbox and support organisation with requests for financial information.
• Provide Support to organisation with procurement and purchase ledger system Focal point.
• Update projects/funds on Dimensions.
• Maintaining accounting records for our subsidiary company, ShelterBox Trading.

Credit Card and Expense Claims

• Maintenance of the Company Credit cards, submitting requests for new cards, adjusting credit limits and cancellation of cards.
• Download credit card transactions and upload to Continia Expense system and submit to credit card holders for completion of expenses.
• Review, approve and post to finance system credit card expenses and claims for expenses using Continia expense system.
• The issuing and reconciliation of cash advances for ShelterBox Response teams.
• Provision of new credit cards for Staff/ShelterBox Response team's and deal with any issues.

Payroll

• Processing the monthly payroll with information provided by HR Department using Payroll Software and initiating payment and payslips to staff.
• Monthly submission of payroll reports to HMRC and process payment of PAYE, NI and student loans to HMRC.
• Maintenance of the company pension scheme, uploading details of monthly contributions. Dealing with issues and queries around this.
• Monthly reconciliation of payroll control accounts.
• Providing support to the HR team around pay, pension, loans etc

Month End

• Assist with timely month end process by completing work to meet monthly deadlines.
• Monthly reconciliation of income between CRM and Dimensions.
• Produce month end reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.

Special Projects:

• Provide support to the Finance Team Managers and Director of Finance including undertaking special projects as requested.
• Providing financial team support on cross departmental projects as required.

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)

Junior Operations Manager

Full time

Job Description

AMF profile

Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2004 and is a charity that fights malaria in a highly effective, accountable and transparent way.

We do this by purchasing and distributing multiple millions of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) at a time in nationwide universal coverage campaigns. This is the most cost-effective way of preventing malaria. AMF receives donations from the public and in the last financial year received US$147 million and, in our history, now over US$780 million. AMF is particularly data-focused and monitors and reports on net use and drives and supports innovation to improve the effectiveness of malaria programmes.

AMF is the world’s third largest funder of nets.

AMF has been rated a top charity for all of the last 16 years by independent charity evaluators GiveWell, Giving What We Can and The Life You Can Save who focus on impact and cost-effectiveness.

We are a team of 15 highly motivated individuals with different skills and experience. Each person has an important role to play. All team members work remotely with constant communication between them. While the team is small, the impact is big - our net distributions protect millions of people. Our largest programme is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where we are funding 52 million nets to protect 94 million people for distribution during 2025 to 2027. We have ongoing multi-million net programmes in other countries including Chad, Guinea, Nigeria, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.

Role Description

Our activities and commitments are steadily increasing, with 2026 a particularly busy year with over 60 million nets planned for distribution to protect more than 110 million people, and the next few years will be similarly busy. In light of this, AMF is recruiting a Junior Operations Manager to join the operations team and to play an important role in ensuring the success of the net distributions. We are looking for someone with strong quantitative and analytical skills who enjoys working with data. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with scientific or numbers-oriented mindset, comfortable performing quick, high-quality analyses and communicating findings clearly.

The role will include involvement in all stages of a distribution campaign (pre-agreement, net procurement, post-agreement, during distribution, and post distribution) with a focus on two areas:

1. Data analysis - reviewing and analysing distribution, monitoring and malaria data to support decision-making
2. Operational work to support programmes, in particular across independent monitoring, net accounting and keeping internal systems up to date

Further information

Across the life of each distribution, AMF collects large amounts of data: household registration and distribution data, net transportation information, data from independent monitoring partners both during distributions and after distributions through post-distribution monitoring surveys conducted at 0, 9, 18, and 27 months. We also receive and analyse external data including population estimates and malaria burden data. These data are central to how AMF operates - it informs operational decisions, ensures we can track every net accountably from manufacturing site to household, and it also enables us to report to donors with confidence on where their nets went.

We are looking for a junior operations manager to support in two main areas:

1. Data analysis

This includes:

• Analysing distribution and independent monitoring data to:
  • Ensure data is sufficiently high quality
  • Work with monitoring partners to take quick action if operational adjustments are needed
• Working with the team to build systems enabling process automation such as data quality monitoring
• Providing ad-hoc analyses to support data driven operational decisions
• Maintaining an overview of results across countries to inform benchmarks and interpret new data
• Contributing to how we present and communicate our data, both internally and publicly. This includes summarising findings clearly and appropriately for different audiences.

2. Operational work to support programmes

This includes supporting the operations team through the stages of AMF’s programmes:

Independent monitoring

Tendering and contracting

• Sending documentation to bidding partners and receiving proposals
• Supporting budget comparisons and proposal review
• Drafting agreement documents and processing payments

Project management

• Supporting operations team and partners during data collection, drawing on the data analysis above to troubleshoot issues as they arise

Closeout

• Ensuring all reporting has been delivered (narrative and financial)
• Reviewing reporting, analysing final results and putting them in context of AMF's wider programme
• Analysing project spend against budget, proposing closeout payments and processing them

Net accounting

• Reviewing evidence of net deliveries and arrivals from in-country partners
• Checking nets were sent to locations in the quantities agreed
• Working with ops team members to flag discrepancies and support communications with partners
• After distribution, verifying and documenting nets distributed, leftover, lost or damaged Internal systems
• Keeping AMF's internal systems up to date
• Inputting and processing payments
• Ensuring distribution and project dates are up to date
• Updating the latest status for the nets for each distribution (in production, en-route to country, etc.)

There will be other significant work related to AMF Group Operations, dependent on the candidate’s skill set, such as assisting with documentation for tax deductibility, new AMF entities, and updating our website with blogposts.

Characteristics of the successful candidate

We are looking for someone who has strong intellectual and analytical skills, is a fast learner and who relishes the opportunity to develop their abilities. They will work collaboratively, building strong relationships with the AMF team and in-country partners. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria.

Required

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets, identify patterns, and present findings succinctly. Comfort with statistical concepts (e.g. sampling, variability, precision)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Highly confident in Excel
  • Experience with Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis is a plus
• A self-starter who is highly organised with the ability to work independently and manage working time effectively
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Comfort in dealing with and learning about financial matters, willing to examine and compare budgets in detail
• An interest in driving down malaria rates through procedure changes and the use of technology
• Fluent English

Of interest (but not required)

• French language ability
• Experience with data analysis tools beyond Excel (Python, SQL)
• Background in a quantitative field (statistics, economics, science, engineering)
• Previous experience working with survey data or monitoring & evaluation
• Comfortable experimenting with AI tools as part of their workflow

This would be an excellent first job for someone just out of university or someone moving after their first job. All candidates will be evaluated in the same way, based on the characteristics outlined above.

Other role details

Reporting to a senior member of the operations team.

Location: Remote working (all the AMF team work remotely) within UK/Europe time zones.

The cost of any co-working office space will be covered by AMF. If not a UK resident, part of the first three months may be spent in the UK working with the Operations team.

Initial salary: £28,000 to £35,000

Note the salary is based on a UK-based person and may be adjusted depending on location

Company contributed pension scheme

25 holiday days per year + bank holidays

Travel: travel to Africa is a possibility but is not expected.

This is a full-time role

AMF will contribute a high % of the cost of a laptop if the candidate does not already have a machine sufficient for the job.

Applying

Applicants should send a) a one-page cover letter explaining why they are interested in and suitable for the position, and b) their CV to operationsmanagerJOM1225 @ againstmalaria .com.

Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.