Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home)

Salary: £55,000 + generous benefits

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Posted by: Peter O'Sullivan, Hays Senior Finance

The Organisation

The Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS) provides housing and support for retired Methodist ministers and their families across the UK. Rooted in a Christian ethos of care and compassion, MMHS manages a national portfolio of properties and is committed to ensuring its residents feel secure, respected, and supported in retirement.

MMHS operates with an annual income of approximately £5.7 million, primarily from investments, charitable activities, and donations. Excitingly, new initiatives are planned for 2026, including enhanced wellbeing support and a new area of mission to address needs in the wider world.

The Role

MMHS is seeking a Finance Manager to lead on the production of monthly management accounts, financial forecasting, and day-to-day financial operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, ICT and Investments, you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting year-end financial statements

- Supporting budget holders with forecasting and financial planning

- Managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed asset registers

- Overseeing cashflow, banking, and investment transactions

- Supporting the audit process and ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements

- Contributing to process improvements and financial reporting enhancements

The Person

You’ll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with approx. five years’ experience in a finance or accountancy setting. You’ll be confident working independently, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a broad range of financial responsibilities.

You’ll bring:

- Strong Excel and IT skills

- A proactive, diligent approach to problem-solving

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders

- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support others

Experience in housing or the third sector is desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for You

MMHS offers a generous benefits package and a supportive working culture, including:

- Up to 16% employer pension contribution

- 4x salary life cover and critical illness cover

- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with tenure, plus 3 discretionary days over Christmas

- Flexible start and finish times

- Learning & development budget

- Season ticket loan and contribution towards eye tests/glasses

How to Apply

This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance. For a confidential discussion or to request the full job pack, please get in touch via LinkedIn or email.

Advert closing: 09th Ocobter

Shortlisting: 13th October

Interivews: 20th October