Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in education across sub-Saharan Africa?

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel as required
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with flexibility for 70%–80% part-time arrangements
Contract: Two years, with possible renewal subject to funding
Salary: £40 - £55k per annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 5pm GMT

About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Finance Manager to join ESSA’s international team and lead our UK financial operations. This vital role will support both UK and global finance functions, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, audit preparation, budgeting and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

·       Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis

·       Leading year-end and audit processes for ESSA’s UK operations

·       Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards and SORP

·       Managing financial reporting for donor-funded projects, including the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL)

·       Supporting budget development, forecasting and reforecasting

·       Strengthening finance systems and controls, and developing financial capacity across the team

About You
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

·       At least 5 years’ experience in a finance role in a UK-registered charity

·       Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting regulations and SORP

·       Experience managing audits and supporting cross-border operations

·       Advanced Excel and financial systems skills (AccountsIQ or QuickBooks an advantage)

·       Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly

·       The confidence to work independently in a remote, international team

Experience working in Africa or the international development or education sectors would be an advantage.

About the Organisation
Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) improves education outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa by using data and evidence to drive change. We work in partnership with researchers, educators, policymakers and employers to co-design solutions that strengthen education systems. Our values – evidence-driven, solutions-focused, building trust, and always learning – shape everything we do.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Finance Manager, International Finance Lead, Head of Finance, Programme Finance Manager, Accountant – INGO, Financial Controller, Grants & Compliance Manager, Remote Finance Manager.

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