Finance Manager

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£25.57 per hour (plus holiday) (£50,000 salaried FTE)
Part-time (3 days per week)
Temporary
Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a UK education charity in their search for an interim Finance Manager to join their team on a part-time (3 days per week) basis. This is a key role within a values driven organisation committed to equity, learning, integrity and positive social impact. The position is based in Camden Town, with hybrid working available. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on financial management. You will play a central role in supporting organisational resilience, ensuring strong governance, and enabling the charity to plan confidently for the future. 

Key responsibilities for this role include: 

  • Overseeing all financial systems, processes and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance and strong financial stewardship. 

  • Leading budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with colleagues across the organisation and producing clear, meaningful financial insights for senior leadership and trustees.  

  • Producing monthly management information and ad hoc reports, combining financial and nonfinancial data to support strategic decision-making. 

  • Maintaining robust cashflow forecasts and ensuring adequate reserves to support both current operations and future initiatives. 

  • Working closely with fundraising teams to support funding applications, restricted fund management and income reporting.  

  • Supporting governance and risk management, ensuring financial controls are strong, transparent and aligned with regulatory requirements. 

  • Line managing a Finance Assistant and overseeing payroll through an external bureau. 

To be considered for this position, you should possess: 

  • A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).  

  • Substantial experience as the senior finance professional within a small organisation or charity, using insight to guide decision-making.  

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and present financial information clearly to nonfinance colleagues and trustees. 

  • Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions focused mindset. 

  • A genuine commitment to the organisation’s mission and values, including equity, learning, integrity and social responsibility. 

Desirable experience: 

  • Charity sector financial management and reporting. 

  • Familiarity with Xero and/or Salesforce. 

If you are a collaborative, values aligned finance professional who can balance strategic oversight with operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format. 

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

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 02 March 2026
Closing date: 13 March 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 194285
Tags: Finance, Youth / Children