Finance Manager

Few finance roles offer the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with stewardship of an organisation whose history and cultural significance spans centuries.

Our client is an independent charitable organisation that occupies a unique place in the UK's cultural and civic life. Custodian of an exceptional historic institution, it delivers a diverse programme of community engagement, education, heritage and charitable activities while ensuring that an important part of the nation's history continues to thrive for future generations.

As Finance Manager, you'll become a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading the organisation's financial strategy and operations while helping to shape its future. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial management with governance, risk, contracts and organisational planning.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior colleagues, you'll provide insightful financial leadership, oversee budgeting and reporting, manage the annual audit, strengthen financial controls and support long-term sustainability. You'll also play an important role in developing funding opportunities, managing grants and contracts, and ensuring the organisation continues to operate to the highest standards of governance and compliance.

This is an opportunity to contribute far beyond the numbers—helping safeguard an institution of genuine historical and cultural importance while supporting its continued growth and public benefit.

About you

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

You'll bring:

• Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting expertise
• Experience of audit, financial controls and cash management
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to senior leaders and trustees
• A collaborative approach and a track record of improving systems and processes
• A strategic mindset, coupled with a willingness to remain hands-on when needed

Experience of grant-funded organisations or complex stakeholder environments would be advantageous.

In return

You'll join a passionate, collaborative team committed to preserving an organisation of national significance while delivering meaningful charitable impact.

The role offers:

• Salary of £50,000 (£60,000 FTE)
• 28 hours per week worked over four days
• Central London location
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Additional employee benefits

If you're looking for a finance leadership role where your expertise will help protect an important part of the UK's heritage while supporting ambitious charitable work, we'd love to hear from you.