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Financial Controller
Location: Central London (West End)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 -£55,000 per annum
· Play a key role in the finance function for a global membership organisation with 160+ years of industry expertise
· Hybrid working with 27 days holiday and 7% employer pension contribution
· Hands-on role managing month-end close, management accounts, supporting year-end, accounts payable/receivable and credit control
· Opportunity to develop junior finance staff and shape financial processes in an evolving organisation
· Work within a collaborative environment that values flexibility and proactive problem-solving
Our client is a well-established global membership body serving the maritime industry, seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance function. If you're a qualified accountant with strong hands-on experience in transactional accounting, month-end close, management accounts and team management, this permanent role offers the chance to take ownership of the finance operation within a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation based in central London.
Company Overview
Our client is a professional membership organisation founded over 160 years ago, bringing together naval architects, maritime engineers and associated professionals across 140 countries. The organisation drives innovation in the maritime sector through technical excellence, publications, events and learning programmes. With a mission to advance the art and science of their industry, they foster interdisciplinary conversation around emerging topics including artificial intelligence, decarbonisation and autonomous systems. The organisation operates in an evolving environment that values collaboration, flexibility and proactive approaches to change.
Position Overview
As Financial Controller, you will report to the Director of Finance & Resources and will lead the day-to-day finance operation, taking ownership of transactional accounting and the month-end close process. You'll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions. The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and audits. You'll also supervise junior finance staff and contribute to office management and health and safety responsibilities, playing a key part in the organisation's financial stability and operational success. Ambition to take on more responsibility and transition into a Finance Director role in the future is also a possibility in this role.
Responsibilities
· Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
· Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities (with support from Finance Assistants)
· Maintain the general ledger and ensure data integrity between accounting systems
· Coordinate payroll administration and liaise with external payroll providers
· Prepare management accounts and financial reports for internal stakeholders
· Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements
· Support budget preparation and variance analysis throughout the financial year
· Assist with external audit processes and year-end financial statement preparation
· Supervise and develop junior finance team members, providing guidance and support
· Contribute to office management and health and safety responsibilities
· Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems efficiency
Requirements
· Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification)
· Minimum 5 years' experience in a hands-on finance role with transactional accounting responsibilities
· Proven experience managing month-end close and preparing management accounts
· High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently
· Experience with accounting software (Sage experience is advantageous)
· Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Right to work in the United Kingdom
· Experience in the not-for-profit or membership sector is advantageous
· Familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous
Benefits
· Salary: £50-55k
· 27 days annual holiday plus long service leave
· 7% employer pension contribution
· Hybrid working arrangement (office and home-based)
· Standard working hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm
· Opportunity to develop and mentor junior finance staff
· Exposure to a global membership organisation operating across multiple countries
Alongside this competitive benefits package, you'll join a collaborative organisation that values flexibility, proactive problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork. Our client operates in an exciting strategic phase, welcoming individuals who thrive in evolving environments and enjoy variety in their work.
How to Apply
If you're a qualified accountant with strong hands-on finance experience and the skills to succeed in this role, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send your CV by the closing date of Wednesday 21st January at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held in late January and early February.
Grosvenor Chapel is a Chapel of Ease in the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George’s Hanover Square.
Located on South Audley Street in the heart of what is fondly referred to as the ‘Village of Mayfair’, the Chapel has been serving the community of Mayfair and beyond for almost three hundred years.
Over the last three years the Chapel has been going through a period of transition, renewal and growth. We currently have a modest annual income, which comes from regular giving, occasional donations, and the hiring out of our Chapel rooms and car bays, and are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to help with the day-to-day management of the Chapel’s finances.
Whilst some tasks are covered by existing staff, the Finance Officer will have responsibility for overseeing the Chapel’s accounting processes, monitoring income and expenditure, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, overseeing service cash collections and banking, completing the monthly reconciliations and preparation of financial reports, helping with any VAT and quarterly gift aid returns. The role will also be required to support the annual budgeting process, year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
Most of the work will be expected to be completed remotely, with attendance in person on site at least once a month for meetings and other activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a highly motivated team in a welcoming and friendly work environment, and where they can apply their financial skills and experience in a unique setting and really make a real difference.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Please send a CV (no more than two sides) and covering letter (no more than two sides), outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification no later than Sunday 15th February 2026. Please note we would like to see candidates´ own writing in the cover letter and discourage the use of AI for this purpose.
Interviews will be held at Grosvenor Chapel on Monday 2nd March and Thursday 5th March 2026. Due to staff capacity only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ideal start date: immediate, with flexibility to accommodate a later start date if required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the charity’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate and timely reporting, and providing clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, working closely with the Director of Finance to maintain the organisation’s financial health and compliance.
As a qualified accountant, the postholder will lead a professional finance function that delivers expertise across budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. They will oversee financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial sustainability and supporting its mission-driven growth.
Beyond core financial management, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in wider organisational development, including supporting TLG’s commercial subsidiaries: Hope Park Business Centres and Hope Park Workspaces (Salford Quays). This includes providing financial oversight, analysis, and advice to enable these ventures to thrive and generate income that supports the charity’s work.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time or full-time (0.8-1 FTE, 30-37.5 hours)
Closing Date: Thursday 29th January
Initial Interviews: Friday 6th February – Online
Final Interviews: Friday 13th February – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UCB is looking for a Finance Manager to join their Finance Team following a recent internal promotion. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the charity at a time of growth and expansion.
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day, month on month and annual statutory management of the finance function across all departments. This is a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to help influence and improve financial reporting and controls as we navigate a newly installed financial system. People management skills with the ability to inspire and support colleagues, setting individual and team targets and strengthening the team are desirable; but we are happy to hear from you if this your first step into a people management role!.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can build strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.
This is an exciting role where you can join with our vision of ‘Changing Lives for Good, by the Power of God’s Word’. If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you.
This position will be temporarily based in Churchill House, Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3JJ while extensive refurbishment work is being undertaken at our Operations Centre in Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
Closing date for applications:–Thursday 5th February 2026 - 12 noon
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.
Interviews: Monday 16th February 2026
Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 per annum [MG1] depending on skill and experience. Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%
For an application form and job description please visit our website
UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Contract: Permanent, Full time (salary up to £87,500 (incl London allowance))
Working pattern: 2-3days onsite
MLC are partnering with a reputable, large UK university to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to play a critical role within its senior finance leadership team.
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this role will lead the organisation’s FP&A function, providing high-quality financial insight, strategic analysis, and decision support at executive, senior management, and governance levels. The postholder will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and embedding robust planning and analytical capability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the FP&A function to deliver high-quality budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and capital investment analysis
- Provide strategic financial insight and decision support to executive leadership and governance forums
- Develop and oversee management reporting, performance analysis, and key financial and non-financial KPIs
- Support the development of organisational financial strategy, funding plans, and investment priorities
- Oversee business and investment case development, including financial appraisal and scenario modelling
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, embedding a business-partnering approach across the organisation
- Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing FP&A team
- Drive the evolution of FP&A systems, tools, and digital decision-support capabilities
- Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements
Key skillset:
- Degree-educated with a recognised CCAB qualification
- Significant senior-level FP&A experience within a complex organisation, with a strong background in the public sector and exposure to a university setting considered highly beneficial
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
- Proven experience of influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience in large, regulated or multi-stakeholder environments highly advantageous
This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact, shaping and modernising the FP&A function at scale within a complex organisation, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package reflecting the scope and influence of the position.
Please note: Applications are under constant review, and the role may be filled by prior to this ad closing. Please reach out to Briar or Annabelle from MLC Partners to confidentially discuss your search.
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Our partner is working towards a new strategy launching in 2027 and is seeking external support to review its business and operating model. The organisation is operating in a challenging funding environment, with volatile grant income and a concentrated, ageing donor base, and wants to ensure its future model is financially sustainable, affordable, and resilient.
The review will combine an assessment of income sustainability, cost recovery, and organisational structure. Alongside continued efforts to diversify donor income, they are exploring opportunities for growth and efficiency, including potential changes to their operating model and the feasibility of moving to a dual-entity structure. The consultancy will support senior leadership and trustees to make evidence-based decisions during this transition.
Indicative scope of support includes:
- Reviewing the organisation’s current business model, income profile and cost base, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improved financial sustainability.
- Assessing the potential of existing and emerging income streams, the investment required to grow them, and modelling future income scenarios over the medium term.
- Supporting improvements to cost recovery, including benchmarking against peer organisations, refreshing cost recovery policies, and considering adjustments to recovery rates while remaining competitive with donors.
- Reviewing the current organisational and operating structure to identify efficiencies and alternative ways of working, including consideration of a dual-entity or other revised operating models.
- Modelling the financial and operational implications of proposed changes and supporting senior leadership through facilitated discussions and decision-making.
Requirements
- A senior finance leader (preferably qualified accountant) with expereince supporting a complex international charity through a period of transition, including reviewing and redesigning operating models.
- Experience in multi-year financial planning, scenario modelling, cost reduction and cash management.
- Experience of ideveloping commercial business models and raising investment is strongly desirable.
Working arrangements
- It is expected the consultancy will take 15-20 days
- Expected start date is January/February 2026, with the work to be completed within the first quarter of 2026
- Mainly remote in the UK with some meetings in their London office
- Right to work in the UK essential
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Finance Manager
We are delighted to work with Westway CT who, due to retirement, are now seeking an experienced, qualified Finance Manager.
Westway CT is a non-profit social enterprise tackling isolation and creating community in West London through the provision of transport services and dedicated drivers offering a lifeline for community groups, older people, and anyone facing challenges using public transport across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager who, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in the running of two interconnected entities; a registered society, and its trading arm, which supports and subsidises their charitable aims. In so doing, the successful candidate will be helping to lead the way in a sustainable community benefit model that creates its own income by being part of the wider London transport mix, contributing to the local economy and working towards better air quality.
With line management responsibility of the Finance Officer, you will be an accredited qualified accountant, preferably with non-profit sector experience, with the ability to lead on the financial management of the organisation.
The Finance Manager is accountable for:
- Financial strategy and planning
- Financial management and reporting
- Strategic level income generation
- Payroll, staff remuneration and pension contributions
- Stakeholder collaboration and promotion of Westway CT values
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong track record of managing a finance function producing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reports
- Have an excellent working knowledge of charity and company governance, including reporting standards and preparation of statutory accounts, as well HMRC, PAYE and Pension regulations.
- Be able to conduct financial scenario planning and cost analysis to proactively contribute to the strategic and operational planning and improvement of the organisation (i.e. in the case of investments and capital assets, grant applications, contract tendering, customer pricing, and credit control.)
- Be an efficient, highly organised team player with good communication skills, working effectively with internal colleagues, external stakeholders and suppliers of varying financial experience.
- Provide excellent line management and role modelling for your reports and colleagues to encourage professional development.
- An accredited qualified accountant (ACCA) (CIMA) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably within the non-profit sector
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Sage 50, Quickbooks and/or another similar accounting software
Responsible for the day-to-day finances, you will have a hands-on approach, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines in order to make an active contribution to the success and growth of Westway CT who are passionate about their community and making a tangible difference to the lives of local residents.
Westway CT is an equal opportunities and London Living Wage employer.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Westway CT interviews dates: TBC
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We are working in partnership with artsdepot, a leading multi form arts venue and cultural hub in North London to secure their new Head of Finance. The venue incorporates a 395-seat main theatre, 148 seat studio theatre, gallery, Creation Space, dance, drama and art studios, café and bar and other public spaces, and welcomes over 185,000 people to watch, learn or be inspired by a programme of shows and events.
The Head of Finance will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer/Creative Director and will be an active member the Senior Leadership Team, supporting artsdepot’s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated team and will be responsible for the financial management of artsdepot, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Qualified accountant with post qualification experience.
- Leadership experience gained in either a cultural or charitable organisation, with a good technical understanding of business and charity taxation, and charity accounting and reporting standards (Charity SORP).
- Experience of analysing financial information for decision-making, scenario planning, forecasting and budgeting.
- Experience of critically appraising financial systems, processes, controls and making changes to increase resilience and efficiency.
- Experience of managing and processing VAT returns and payroll.
- Strong IT skills including Advanced Excel.
We are seeking a collaborative individual with the ability to work at both strategic and operational level, who can inspire, motivate, and empower others. A process and data driven approach, which is solution focused will be essential.
For more information, please see the candidate pack and contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Barnet, London / Hybrid (2 days in the office a week preferred)
Closing date: 8th February 2026
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 16th February prior to submission to artsdepot on the 17th. Interviews with artsdepot will take place the last week of February / early March.
The Organisation
The Armourers & Brasiers’ Company is one of the historic livery companies in the City of London, celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2022. Alongside its vibrant membership events programme, the Company operates the Gauntlet Trust, a charity supporting education and research in Materials Science, small charities, and technical excellence in the armed forces. Both the Company and the Trust are based at Armourers’ Hall, a prestigious venue in the City.
The Job
We are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the financial operations of the Armourers & Brasiers’ Company and its charity, the Gauntlet Trust. This is a varied, hands-on role covering all aspects of financial management, including preparing management accounts, budgets, and statutory reports, and liaising with auditors and external stakeholders such as fund managers, pension providers, and banks. You will also manage the accounting system and CRM development, and support project work such as systems and process improvements.
The role also includes responsibility for tax and compliance returns to HMRC, Companies House, and the Charity Commission. You will act as secretary for quarterly Finance Committee meetings and bi-annual Audit & Risk Committee meetings, as well as attend other committees to report and advise on financial matters.
The Person
You will be an experienced finance professional with strong technical skills and attention to detail. Ideally, you will have:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Previous experience in a broad role
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative approach as a team player
What’s in it for You
You will work with a collaborative and supportive team and within an organisation with a fascinating history which you will be surrounded by in their beautiful building. As well as that, Armourers offer a very competitive range of benefits.
- Salary: £39,000 per annum (pro rata for 3 days/week; £65,000 FTE)
- Hours: 21 hours per week, typically across 3 days (Mon–Thu)
- Location: Armourers’ Hall, City of London
- Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement (15 days + public holidays, plus 2 weeks paid Christmas closure)
- Pension contribution of 15% after one year
- Health cash plan from day one
What to Do Now
If you are ready to bring your finance expertise to a unique and historic organisation, contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays who is managing the recruitment for this role.
Summary
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the oldest charities in the UK in a flexible, part time general managerial capacity, supporting the Trustees. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in accounting, property or the law and is comfortable working with professional advisers across all these disciplines. The appointment of this senior role arises by the retirement of the current incumbent, and the role offers a competitive rate which will depend on qualifications and experience.
Background
The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, founded in 1545, holds a portfolio of c. £80m in Equities, Bonds, Land and Commercial Property, part of the Total Return from which (£2.5m in 2025) is distributed in Warwick in accordance with its Charity Commission Scheme, as follows:
· 50% Anglican churches in Warwick and Budbrooke
· 30% Warwick Schools Foundation - means tested bursaries and community activities
· 20% as grants for the “benefit of the inhabitants of Warwick”
The Trust has up to 12 trustees (4 nominated, 8 co-opted), who meet quarterly. At present, there is a Clerk & Receiver (role being renamed to COO), a deputy Clerk (who deals mainly with grants and organising meetings) and an accountant – all part-time and self-employed.
The current Clerk is retiring and is a Chartered Accountant who has held the role for 16 years, during which time the Trust has gone through a period of change. The Trust is now in a stable stage, where the priorities are managing our financial, land and property assets in order to maintain our distribution. The role is being renamed to Chief Operating Officer to better reflect the role, and would ideally remain a self-employed role.
The typical work load is likely to require about 10-15 hours per week, which fluctuates and is focused around the quarterly meeting and annual accounts. There is potential for 2 areas of land to be included in the local plan which will create additional opportunities.
Role specifics
Financial Investments
· Liaise with the investment managers (Currently: CCLA, Navera, Savills, Royal London)
· Manage any short-term deposits with HSBC
Property
· Liaise with property advisers (Margetts and Cushman & Wakefield) to manage the Trust’s property (currently an office block, a pub, a shooting range and 3 blocks of farm land)
· Oversee St Mary’s Rectory. This is owned by the Trust and is provided free of charge to the incumbent at St Mary’s, through an agreement with the Coventry Diocese.
· Ensure any property sales or leases operate within charity law.
· Where land is in the Local Plan, work with advisers and/or promoters to obtain the best commercial deal.
Charity Commission
· Manage any changes required to the Trust’s Charity Commission Schemes and Orders.
· Ensure that the Trust operates within the limitations of these Schemes and Orders.
· Annual Returns
· Manage information on Charity Commission website
Beneficiaries
· Quarterly distributions – calculation and payment
· Liaise with beneficiaries as necessary
· Prepare reports for Trustees as required (e.g. Annual Grants Report, which will include analysis of other Warwick endowed charities and Annual review of Church accounts)
General
· Deal with all correspondence
· Keep Trustees up to date
· Liaise with professional advisers
· Manage the overall office activity
· Organise meetings – including reports for meeting and minutes
· Maintain website
· Maintain records
Skill set & Experience
The role requires someone with experience of dealing with financial, legal and property issues. Coupled with good administration skills, the role requires someone who:
· Is self-reliant and used to working under their own management
· Is competent in Microsoft Office
· Has good written communication skills
· Has good interpersonal skills, to work with Trustees, other staff, advisers and beneficiaries.
Experience in the following would be beneficial, but a candidate who is keen to learn would quickly pick these up:
· Charities, including dealing with the Charity Commission
· Knowledge of Warwick and its historical heritage
The successful candidate is likely to have a professional qualification in accounting, property or the law and is comfortable working with professional advisers across all these disciplines.
The Trust’s office is currently based on the top floor of Margetts (the Trust’s agricultural advisers), where all its records are kept. Some home working would be practical.
The role has some flexibility in hours, but there will be certain times, such as Trustee meetings that are fixed. A candidate who is able to be available for some time each day would be beneficial, as often matters need to be progressed without too much delay.
Applicants should apply in writing enclosing their CV and accompanying letter to either: Chair, The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, 12 High Street, Warwick, CV34 4AP, or by Charity Jobs online application process.
Closing date for applications is 20th February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, high-risk financial operations related to our partner's international grantmaking and emergency relief support. This role combines financial leadership with flexibility and responsiveness to needs in volatile contexts, particularly for grassroots movements and activist groups globally - managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Finance Oversight
- Lead all financial processes for international grants: budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, reporting.
- Manage multi-currency payments into high-risk regions; ensure compliance, mitigate fraud/diversion risk.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial systems for expanding global operations.
- Be agile to respond quickly to humanitarian needs.
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure due diligence (KYC, AML) and enhanced vetting particularly for overseas partners and informal/unincorporated networks.
- Comply with HMRC and UK banking rules, counter-terrorism finance regulations. Work with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to improve policies/procedures.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as finance lead for philanthropic clients working in relief and grassroots activism.
- Provide advice on financial risk, best practices.
- Foster relationships with grassroots partners; ensure transparent, accessible reporting.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in working with clients in conflict or activist settings.
Humanitarian & Global Finance Expertise
- Use knowledge of international finance especially in difficult contexts (e.g. unincorporated groups, sanctions, restricted jurisdictions) to design processes that satisfy both donors and grassroots partners.
- Monitor emerging risks globally and help shape responses.
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Significant experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance in international/ humanitarian/ philanthropic settings.
- Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
- Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
- Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.
Desirable
- Arabic (spoken/written) skills preferred
- Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
- Experience with cryptocurrencies.
Skills & Ways of Working
- Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
- Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
- Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.
Terms & Benefits
- Salary: c.£45,000 per year.
- UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
- Occasional UK/European travel.
- Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
- Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
- Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
- Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is looking for a Head of Finance and Contracts to as we continue to grow and develop the organisation’s internal operations. As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office at least two days per week. Part time can be considered for this role.
The Head of Finance and Contracts will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team, report to the Finance Director, and line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
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Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, continuous improvement and performance oversight.
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Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
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Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.
Financial Strategy & Reporting
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Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
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Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department (HoDs)to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
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Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
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Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.
Operational Finance
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Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the finance function, including payroll, VAT, cashflow, and working capital management.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and best-practice requirements.
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Identify financial risks and implement proportionate mitigation strategies.
Contracts, Funding & Governance
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Provide financial oversight for grant and corporate funding applications, ensuring financial viability and compliance.
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Oversee contracts with suppliers, partners, and funders, working with legal advisers where required.
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Support the Finance Committee reporting and cover for the Finance Director if necessary.
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Monitor and respond to changes in financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the organisation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
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Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or equivalent senior-level financial experience.
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Proven experience in charity finance, working knowledge of SORP, compliance, contracting and supporting audits.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
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Senior-level finance leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
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Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear financial insight to non-financial stakeholders.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
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Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).
Desirable
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Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
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Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
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Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.
Application information
Applications will close at the 12pm 12th January 2026 with the aim to commence interviews from 19th January.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
About Us
Freeways and Freeways Trust are linked local charities that supports adults with learning disabilities.
Freeways is a highly regarded provider offering a range of social care support services and Freeways Trust owns and manages a portfolio of properties which support the work of Freeways. Both charities are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills, and make links with their local community.
We provide support for up to 115 people across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire in accommodation based services and also individuals in their own homes and a small number of respite placements in South Gloucestershire.
We also run other types of services including community day services, building based day services, hydrotherapy and warm water sessions in our own hydrotherapy pool, support to become self-employed or look for employment, and support living.
The Role
Freeways is looking to recruit a Head of Finance who will manage a small finance team.
This role is responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts and associated report for both charities: providing high quality financial insight, analysis and advice to support informed decision making.
The Head of Finance is also responsible for ensuring the efficiency, accuracy and compliance of the day-to-day financial activities (including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbooks) for both Freeways and Freeways Trust.
This includes responsibility for the integrity and ongoing development of the accounting and payroll systems, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner to enable the production of accurate financial information for the management of both charities.
You will also deputise and work closely with the Finance Director playing a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of both Freeways and Freeways Trust, responsible for advising on financial strategies that align with the charities’ objectives.
About you
To succeed in this role you will:
- Be a qualified accountant with substantial financial and management accounting experience.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
- Have an excellent understanding of financial and management accounting processes, financial reporting and audit planning as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team’s priorities.
- Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and teams members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
- Enjoy using technology to make processes simpler and more efficient.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
- 35 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
- Company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
- Free parking on site
- Family-friendly/work-life balance policies
- Free DBS check every 3 years
- Occupational health provision
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
Supporting adults with learning disabilities across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and B&NES


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Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for driving modernisation of the organisation's finance systems and processes. You will partner with IT and third party stakeholders to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365/Business Central. Duties include defining and executing the finance systems transformation roadmap and managing the end-to-end delivery of the system implementation. The anticipated duration of the role is 12 months. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Systems Accountant, with strong, recent experience of implementing MS Dynamics 365.
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Content Creator & Celebrity Manager
Contract type: 1-year Fixed term contract, 35 hours per week.
Location: London, UK.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £48,867 per year with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Global Media and Celebrity Team is part of WaterAid's award-winning Communications and Fundraising Directorate. We lead the organisation’s UK and global news and PR strategies, manage media relations for UK and international media outlets and journalists, develop and deliver creative, innovative campaigns, and support other WaterAid global offices with their press and communications.
The talent function ensures we have a portfolio of high profile talent, content creators and influencers to meaningfully drive awareness, raise funds and action for our work.
About the role
The Content Creator & Celebrity Manager, leads WaterAid’s digital talent strategy to drive and elevate our ambitious communications, fundraising and influencing activities. Aligned with our strategic aims, this role is responsible for identifying, and engaging digital talent and their teams, by bringing their know-how, cultural connections and entrepreneurial flair to deliver impactful results.
In this role, you will:
Lead on delivering a digital talent strategy for WaterAid’s brand, fundraising and political campaigning activities that aligns with the social and digital teams aims:
- Building on the exposure from the #TeamWater campaign in 2025, lead on engaging the YouTube creator community to strategically engage and meaningfully grow our Gen Z audience on the channel.
- Drive and deliver strategic online and offline talent engagement for WaterAid UK organisational priorities, securing talent, creator and influencer support for key communications campaigns and projects
- Lead in developing ideas and implementing new income streams with talent online and on social channels.
- Lead with internal and external stakeholders and help shape decisions around how to progress projects.
- Responsible for strong relationship building and management with talent and their agents, and ensuring they deliver on their commitments.
To be successful, you will need:
- 4 years+ Proven experience of working with high-profile personalities (celebrities and influencers and content creators)
- Experience of creating content for and strategically growing YouTube channels
- Extensive experience in and knowledge of digital marketing and social media – spanning earned, owned, shared and paid
- Established network of media contacts, talent agents, or content creators.
- Proven experience of generating income streams through talent and online engagement activities
- Experience of delivering impactful talent-led activities that achieve earned and shared reach for campaigns across different digital channels.
- In depth technical expertise (for example, in the mechanics of video creation) is not essential. Knowing where to get great content and how to get it seen is.
- Demonstrable creativity to develop new ideas, collaborate with others and spot opportunities for growth.
- Experience of delivering earned and shared reach for campaigns via talent support
- An experienced and confident presenter/negotiator used to dealing with both internal and external clients
- An effective decision maker, and able to ground decisions in what will make most impact towards the achievement of the strategy.
- Proven experience of working with in-house media teams or directly with the media on celebrity opportunities
- Crisis communications, risk management and safeguarding management experience; proven ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Experience of managing projects and motivating others and driving change.
- Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in communications
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience working within the non-profit or social impact space.
- Experience in strategic communications in an international, matrix organisation
- Familiarity with fundraising campaigns and donor engagement.
Closing date: Applications close 12PM UK TIME Monday 2 February 2026. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9 February 2026.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
UK Benefits:
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





