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We are seeking an experienced, commercially astute and forward-thinking Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership of the organisation's financial management, planning and governance. This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, supporting organisational growth, driving operational excellence, and enabling the charity to maximise its impact.

The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional (or qualified by experience) with extensive experience of financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and strategic planning. They will bring a proactive and innovative approach to financial management, identifying opportunities for organisational development, efficiency, improvement, and sustainable growth.

Ideally, candidates will have experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment and possess a strong understanding of charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance.

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, with experience of charity accounting and a customer-focused approach? Do you take pride in ensuring income is accurately recorded and reported and enjoy working with data? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Officer (Income) to play a key role within our Finance team, helping to ensure the Charity's income is managed accurately and efficiently.

About the Role: The Finance Officer (Income) is a vital member of the Finance team, responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of the Charity's diverse income streams. You will manage the monthly income reconciliation process, prepare income journals, support Gift Aid accounting, and work closely with colleagues across Finance, Data and Fundraising teams to ensure income is recorded correctly and allocated to the appropriate funds and appeals.

The role offers the opportunity to gain broad experience across charity finance, including income accounting, fund accounting, Gift Aid, audit support, and financial controls. You will contribute to maintaining robust financial processes and help ensure the Charity can maximise the impact of every donation received.

Why Join Us?  The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million during our current five-year strategic period.

This is an exciting opportunity to further strengthen and develop the Finance function so it is well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, while playing a meaningful role in improving the lives of people living with cancer.

Ideal Candidate: You will have experience working within a finance team and be working towards a finance qualification, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be comfortable working with large volumes of financial data, performing reconciliations, and investigating discrepancies.

You will bring strong Excel skills, a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. Experience supporting audit or year-end processes and working with financial systems is essential. Above all, you will be committed to RMCC's purpose and values and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

What We Offer

· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution (increasing to 8% after two years of employment)

· Flexible working options

· Study support for accountancy exams

· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, shopping and other discount schemes and more

· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens

 Inclusion Matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages via CharityJob.

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 (11.30pm)

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

A little bit about the role

Contract: Full time, fixed term
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office

The Culture and Operations Director (COD) ensures Frontline is a high-performing, well-governed charity with a strong culture of freedom and responsibility - a place people can do their best work to achieve Frontline’s mission.

They have strategic responsibility for charity-wide planning to ensure Frontline’s operational functions, effectively support teams to navigate challenges whilst maximising new opportunities. The successful candidate will join Frontline at a pivotal moment and play a key role in driving the next exciting step of our growth.

The COD will ensure high-quality operational support is available to all teams. Working closely with Frontline’s Leadership Group (Heads and Directors), to make sure that the appropriate and timely information, tools and guidance (e.g. HR, IT and finance) are available to managers and teams as needed. This includes working alongside other members of SLT, to:

• Confidently support Frontline through a period of growth and structural change
• Embody the culture of freedom and responsibility, leading by example, and implementing strategies which improve efficiency and quality
• Maintain Executive oversight of Frontline’s finances, working  with Head of Finance and Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Chair to ensure budgeting and financial decision-making is robust and strategic, to support the ongoing stability of the charity
• Maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring a connected and informed workforce who collaborate effectively. Oversee the success of key events such as annual all-staff away days, monthly gatherings and leadership stocktakes
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Frontline trustees, partner organisations and the Department for Education (DfE)
• Effectively lead teams to maintain Frontline's strong track-record of meeting legal/regulatory requirements, to minimise risk to the charity

Key Responsibilities

The COD will lead teams delivering on operational priorities in line with freedom and responsibility, to ensure we remain high performing:

Change management:

• Lead the coordination and project-management of an organisation-wide restructure, ensuing the charity is well-positioned to deliver on contractual obligations whilst diversifying to further amplify our impact and that teams are kept well-informed and feed into structural changes
• Support Frontline teams to work  collaboratively and deliver plans to broaden the scope of Frontline's work, extending activity beyond current areas of focus whilst maintaining a strong, shard commitment to Freedom and Responsibility.
• Develop and adhere to tracking and monitoring systems ensuring annual priorities remain on track to achieve Frontline's mission and long-term strategy.

People and Culture:

• Manage the Head of People to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen and embed our culture and grow personal accountability
• Support the Head of People to ensure excellent HR administration, support and use of data (e.g. staff turnover, sickness levels and performance reporting) to inform future planning and decision-making
• Ensure the team design and deliver high-quality staff induction and training which support staff to thrive (e.g. personal leadership, managing effectively and radical candour)
• Maintain awareness of trends and developing technologies to support efficiencies, e.g approaches to recruitment and support to managers.

Finance and Governance:

• Manage Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure sound budget management (£25m annually), financial controls and clear reporting mechanisms are in place
• Work with the Finance team to ensure FARC and the board have the necessary information and confidence in the financial leadership of Frontline.

Charity Quality and Efficiency:

• Manage and support IT and System leads across Frontline, ensuring they have the resources and compliance mechanisms to ensure robust systems are in place.
• Support Contract Governance teams to negotiate and implement significant government contracts, ensuring outcomes are achievable and effective governance and commercially sound contracts are in place.

We are the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (known as CPA UK). We are based in the Houses of Parliament and represent the UK Parliament in the Commonwealth. We bring together parliamentarians to share good practice. We strengthen parliamentary democracy.

Peer to peer learning is central to how CPA UK works. We organise meetings and visits in the UK and overseas. Our aim is for UK and Commonwealth parliamentarians and officials to share knowledge and learn from each other. Our members talk about a huge variety of topics. Our key themes are eliminating violence against women and girls, tackling climate change, trade in the Commonwealth and digital transformation.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the finance function for CPA UK. You will be responsible for financial modelling and analysis, management of finance data and preparation of the accounts in readiness for the annual external audit. You will ensure that internal finance policies are fit for purpose and that internal financial controls are applied. This includes providing guidance and support to colleagues regarding business decisions.

The Finance Manager will operate as a proactive Finance Business Partner, working closely with managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, constructive challenge and support overcoming difficulties and answering questions. The postholder will help inform decision-making, problem-solve, improve organisational performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the organisation's objectives.

The role provides a compliance function in filing accounts and recording our Executive Committee’s membership correctly with Companies House and The Charity Commission.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and a Finance Officer. The Finance Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive who is Head of the Business Strategy Team in which the role sits. CPA UK’s annual turnover is around £3M.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join a finance team supporting a complex, project-based organisation. This role combines core management accounting responsibilities with business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and project finance support.

Working closely with budget holders and project leads, you will provide high-quality financial information, support effective decision-making, and help ensure projects and departments are managed within budget. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring financial performance, and providing insightful financial analysis.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders, translating complex financial information into practical guidance, while ensuring compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations, and internal financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with budget holders and project leads to monitor performance and manage budgets.
• Provide financial reporting and insight to support decision-making.
• Ensure accurate financial management of projects, including reporting and funder compliance.
• Monitor income, expenditure, risks, and financial performance against targets.
• Support process improvements and develop management information and reporting tools.
• Deliver excellent stakeholder support and financial guidance to non-finance colleagues.

About You

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Strong analytical and financial business partnering skills.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Organised, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and contributing to the financial success of a mission-driven organisation.

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Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. Join us as our Management Accountant and help strengthen the financial insight, reporting and data integrity that supports effective decision-making across our global organisation.

Management Accountant

Role type:Permanent; Full time

Location: Godalming, Surrey - HQ. Hybrid working pattern 2x days per week in the office. The office is located close to Godalming station, with direct trains from/to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.

Salary: £39,000 - £48,000 per annum, depending upon skills and experience.

About the role 

As our Management Accountant, you’ll play an important role in helping Compassion in World Farming make well-informed financial decisions. Working within our Finance Business Partnering team, you’ll provide accurate and timely management information, support budgeting and forecasting, and help ensure our financial data, coding and reporting structures are robust and reliable. 

As part of this new role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Management reporting and analysis - Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis and clear financial commentary.
• Budgeting and forecasting - Supporting annual budgets, periodic forecasts and monthly staff cost monitoring.
• Financial data integrity - Maintaining coding structures, grant records and reporting frameworks in Netsuite.
• Stakeholder support - Helping budget holders and non-finance colleagues understand financial performance, coding and reporting requirements.
• Process improvement - Identifying practical ways to improve reporting, processes and financial insight.

About you

To succeed as our Management Accountant, you’ll bring strong experience in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, together with the confidence to explain financial information clearly to colleagues who may not have a finance background. 

Skills and experience you’ll need to bring:

• Experience of producing, reviewing or supporting monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and clear commentary.
• Experience of supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and explaining movements against budget.
• Experience of working with accounting or finance systems, ideally Netsuite or a similar system.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, data sorting and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive approach to identifying and correcting errors.
• The ability to communicate financial information in a clear, accessible and supportive way to non-finance colleagues.
• Experience of charity finance, restricted and unrestricted funds, grant coding or donor reporting would be beneficial.

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your finance expertise to support a global organisation working to end factory farming and build a more compassionate, sustainable future.

We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including: 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access 
• Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support 
• Premium Calm App subscription 
• Electric car scheme available
• Defined contribution pension scheme 
• Enhanced discretionary sick pay 
• Hybrid working model (role and location dependent) 
• Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station 
• Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options 
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities 

How to apply and key dates

If you’re ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV. 

Please note that we may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. 

Closing date: 9am 16 September 2026

1stStage (Teams) Interview: 23 September 2026

2ndStage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: 29 September 2026

“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”

As part of Stage 1 interviews, for some roles shortlisted candidates may receive pre‑shared, values‑based interview questions to support a positive candidate experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates.

About Compassion

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.

Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page on our website.

To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based.  

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. 

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 3–4 month interim contract, with an immediate start required.

 This will be a hands-on role taking responsibility for the day-to-day administration, improvement and optimisation of the organisation’s finance systems. You’ll act as a key link between Finance, IT and system providers, helping improve processes, reporting and the overall user experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance systems administration, user access, permissions and troubleshooting.
• Support the continued development and improvement of Open Accounts, Medius and WebExpenses.
• Review and improve financial coding structures across the general and project ledgers.
• Develop and improve finance reports and dashboards.
• Review finance system processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Support the Finance team with systems queries, training and guidance.
• Liaise with external system providers on issues, upgrades and system changes.
• Ensure strong data integrity and support effective month-end processes.

You will:

• Have strong experience working with and improving finance/ERP systems.
• Ideally have experience with Open Accounts and/or Medius.
• Have a strong accounting background and understanding of financial processes.
• Be confident reviewing processes, identifying issues and implementing practical improvements.
• Have strong Excel and reporting skills; SQL or similar tools would be advantageous.
• Be comfortable working independently and engaging with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What's on offer:

• 3–4 month interim contract
• Immediate/short-notice start
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week on-site in London
• Day rate: £250 - £350per day (depending on experience) 

We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is excited by the role finance can play in creating social impact. Working closely with colleagues, senior leaders and trustees, you'll provide the financial insight, forecasting and analysis needed to support effective decision-making, ensure strong financial stewardship, and help us make the best use of our resources to deliver our strategy, Leading with Hope. This is an opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with a commitment to using finance as a tool for positive change. 

Finance & Governance Lead

Salary: £45,000 - 47,500 FTE (£22,500-£23,750 pro rata depending on experience)

Hours: The role is 0.5 FTE employee ie 2.5 days/20 hours a week. Occasional flexible working may be required.

Location: Remote, preferably in the Northwest, with monthly travel to Liverpool.

Contract: 24-month contract with the intention to extend, subject to funding. 

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Programmes Lead and Development Manager.

Probation period: 3 months

Line Management: This role has no line management responsibility.

About Worldwide Radiology

We are a volunteer-led charity committed to reshaping the landscape of global healthcare. We work internationally  and have a clear and ambitious mission: to improve access to quality diagnostic imaging worldwide, specifically within low- and middle-income countries.

About the role

Your work will span all areas including bookkeeping, financial management and reporting, statutory accounting, budgeting, grant management, and charities commission governance and compliance. In short, it is a very hands-on role.

We are seeking the right person to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the charity’s finance and governance functions. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective charity governance. You will play a strategic role in supporting the organisation’s mission by enabling robust financial planning, reporting, and operational support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and Programmes Lead to ensure the charity remains financially resilient and well-governed.

This job is for you if you have charity finance and governance experience and possess expertise in financial control and reporting, allowing you to effectively handle your responsibilities. Your numerical skills and critical thinking abilities will enable you to proactively address challenges and streamline processes. You will be proactive, reliable and adaptable and you will be comfortable using a range of IT tools and working in a remote, global environment.

Working closely with our UK and international team, as well as our global network of volunteers and partners, clear communication and cultural awareness are also important.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

● Contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the charity, providing financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees

● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting supporting the  organisational sustainability and long-term financial resilience

Financial Administration

●      Full bookkeeping responsibilities on Xero accounts package.

Financial management

● Lead all aspects of financial management and control including the preparation of timely management accounts, finance reports and forecasts. These will allow you to monitor the financial performance of the organisation and provide analysis and recommendations.

●      You will manage the cashflow management, reserves and investments, and oversee the payroll and other statutory obligations

● Ensure effective financial systems, processes and internal controls are maintained

Statutory Accounting

● Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts liaising with the external accountant, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements

Funding & Grant Management

● Lead the financial management, monitoring and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and supporting effective budget management across the charity

● Support budgeting and reporting for grants, contracts and funding agreements.

Governance & Compliance

● Prepare financial reports and papers for the Board of Trustees and present at the meetings.

● Support organisational risk management and governance processes

● Develop and maintain financial policies and charity wide policies

● Manage the Charity insurance requirements and renewal

Management

● Lead and develop the finance function identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting

● Support the wider aims of the charity and, from time to time, carry out other general duties as may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive Officer

Essential skills and qualities

● A financial control and reporting background with an accounting qualification (e.g. ACA,ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or QBE)

● Experience in a senior finance role

● Experience of organisational governance, ideally with knowledge of Charity SORP and charity regulations. 

● Experience of restricted fund accounting and grant management

● Experience of liaising with accountants to prepare annual accounts and reports required by the Charity Commission. 

● Experience of cash flow forecasting. 

● A confident and clear communicator with the ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for non-financial trustees and staff. 

● Ability to prioritise and plan activities to meet strict deadlines. 

Desirable

● Experience supporting boards or governance processes.

● Experience working or volunteering in the non-profit and/or health sector.

● Experience working or communicating across cultures

Our partner is an international non-profit and social enterprise working across Asia to improve access to essential health and rehabilitation services. They are now entering an important stage of organisational development and are seeking an experienced finance systems and project lead to lead an ERP system implementation, and help strengthen financial visibility, reporting, controls and decision-making across their global operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the selection, implementation and ongoing management of a new finance / ERP system across regional operations.
• Manage the full systems implementation process, including requirements gathering, vendor engagement, configuration, data migration, testing, training, go-live and post-implementation support.
• Ensure the system supports multi-country, multi-currency operations, donor and investor reporting, country-level management information and group reporting requirements.
• Strengthen financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting across country operations.
• Improve visibility of costs, margins, cashflow, financial drivers and operational performance to support decision-making.
• Work with country teams to strengthen financial controls, expense management, reporting processes and day-to-day operational finance practices.
• Build finance systems capability across country teams through training, mentoring and practical support.
• Support financial planning and systems design for new country operations, expansion and organisational growth.

Person specification

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong experience leading finance systems, ERP implementation or significant financial systems improvement projects.
• A professional accounting qualification, or equivalent senior finance and systems experience.
• Strong financial management skills, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and controls.
• Experience working across multi-country and multi-currency environments, preferably within an international not for profit organisation.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, delivery, stakeholder management, risk management and practical problem-solving.
• Experience supporting finance teams through change, including training, mentoring and building system adoption.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones and different levels of finance capability.
• Experience working in South or Southeast Asia, or comparable international contexts, would be highly beneficial.
• Experience in organisations combining charitable, development, commercial or social enterprise objectives would also be helpful.

Ways of working

• The organisation is open to considering different working models, depending on the right person’s experience and availability. This could be a salaried appointment or a consultancy arrangement, and may be full-time or part-time.
• There is a defined overall budget for the role, and the final structure, time commitment and remuneration will be shaped around the preferred candidate’s experience, availability and proposed approach.
• The role is remote, with flexible working arrangements across time zones. Regular international travel to regional operations across South East Asia will be an important part of the role, with work-related travel expenses and per diems covered.

Your role

We are seeking a Finance & Operations Leader to lead Design for Good’s finance, operations and organisational effectiveness, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), you will lead the organisation’s core finance, operational and enabling functions, ensuring we have the financial and operational infrastructure, people systems and governance frameworks needed to deliver our mission.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role, suited to someone who is both strategically minded and operationally confident — a collaborative leader who can lead suppliers, strengthen systems and financial processes, and take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery in a growing global charity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial leadership, planning and sustainability

● Support the MD in developing the annual organisational budget and take overall responsibility for financial performance, controls and processes.

● Work closely with the external accountants to ensure timely and accurate management accounts, annual accounts, financial reports, forecasts reporting for the MD, Board and Finance Committee.

● Take ownership of cash-flow forecasting, reserves management, financial planning and financial controls to support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.

● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, Companies House requirements (for any trading subsidiary) and charity SORP accounting standards.

● Lead the annual independent examination process and manage relationships with external auditors/examiners and other financial advisers.

● Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT returns and day-to-day financial administration, working closely with the external accounts team.

● Oversee restricted fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of grant expenditure, compliance with funder requirements and timely financial reporting.

Operations, systems and organisational effectiveness

● Lead and strengthen the organisation’s operational infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes and ways of working are effective, efficient and fit for purpose.

● Maintain an overall organisational plan, coordinating priorities, timelines and dependencies across the organisation.

● Identify and implement opportunities to improve organisational systems, operational processes and internal coordination to strengthen effectiveness and support sustainable growth.

● Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, including office management, IT systems, supplier contracts and operational compliance.

● Ensure the organisation’s IT and digital systems effectively support current and future organisational needs, including identifying and implementing opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and support organisational goals.

● Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.

● Lead financial and operational planning for key organisational activities, including the logistics and delivery of major events.

● Oversee joiner and leaver processes, ensuring a consistent, compliant and effective experience and that all required processes are correctly followed.

Governance, risk & compliance

● Lead the management, monitoring and reporting of the organisational risk register, ensuring key risks are actively managed and appropriately reported to the Board and relevant sub-committees.

● Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including employment law, GDPR, health and safety and charity law.

● Act as the organisational lead for data protection, ensuring effective and compliant data protection practices across the organisation.

● Provide the Company Secretary function, including preparing Board papers and minutes, supporting the administration of the Finance and Risk Committees, and maintaining statutory registers and records.

● Work closely with the Chairs of the Finance and Risk Committees to support effective Board oversight of financial, operational and organisational risks.

● Ensure organisational policies are kept up to date, appropriately reviewed and approved by the Trustees.

Key Requirements

● Demonstrable experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role within a charity, not-for-profit, public or values-led organisation.

● Strong experience leading organisational operations and enabling functions, including finance, governance, compliance, IT and organisational infrastructure.

● Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial controls, audit processes and financial planning.

● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, operational planning and decision-making as part of a senior leadership team.

● Good understanding of governance, organisational risk management and regulatory compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment.

● Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, complexity and operational risk while maintaining a high standard of delivery.

Preferred Skills and qualifications

● At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial finance and/or operations role.

● Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term organisational planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.

● Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, present and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including Boards and senior leadership teams.

● Ability to influence, advise and support decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.

● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to strengthen systems, improve operational processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.

● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

● Strong IT and digital systems skills, including experience with finance systems, CRM platforms and organisational technology tools.

● Ability to navigate complexity, manage organisational risk, exercise sound judgement and make sound decisions in a values-led environment.

● Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver to deadlines.

Knowledge & Understanding

● Good understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance, including charity SORP and restricted and unrestricted fund management.

● Good understanding of people administration, employment legislation, organisational risk and operational compliance, including safeguarding responsibilities.

● Understanding of how financial management, operational infrastructure and people practices contribute to organisational effectiveness and the delivery of mission and impact.

About us 

CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections. 

Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feelunderstood andempoweredto be their full self and live their best life. Our values are: 

Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences. 

Support – We are supportive, caring and kind. 

Community – We connect people and build community. 

Trust – We earn trust and create safety. 

Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly. 

About the role 

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations. 

This role involves overseeing the charity’s financial management, producing budgets and management accounts, monitoring cashflow, ensuring financial compliance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation. 

The successful candidate will join our Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees and playing a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth 

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What you’ll do: 

• Lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations 

• Oversee the charity’s financial management 

• Produce budgets and management accounts 

• Monitor cashflow 

• Ensure financial compliance 

• Support strategic decision-making 

• Ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation 

• Join the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees 

• Play a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth 

Salary Band:  £30,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE (DOE) 
Contract Type:  1 year fixed-term contract with potential to extend 

Reports to: CEO 

Working Pattern:  21 hours per week Monday – Friday

Location: Bromley-based. Must be able to work in the office on Tuesdays, with the remainder of the week working from home or at venues within the Bromley borough as required. 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is 

• A resilient, solution-focused professional 

• Able to work efficiently on their own initiative and collaboratively within a small, dedicated team 

• Passionate about supporting the work of a local charity and contributing to positive outcomes for autistic people and their families 

• A team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can build productive relationships with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders 

• Confident presenting financial information and supporting organisational decision-making 

They will ideally have experience of charity finance, including budgeting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, financial compliance and financial reporting. Knowledge of Charity SORP and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous. 

We are particularly keen to attract those with lived experience of neurodivergence and believe in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who reflect our values. 

The ability to travel in and around the Bromley area is essential to the role. 

Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work. 

Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and 

support others to grow. 

Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed. 

Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities. 

Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic pride. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 
 
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability. 

How to apply  

Before you apply, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully.  This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.

Please apply with

• your CV (no more than 2 pages) and; 

• a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include: 

• your motivation for the role

• your motivation for working for us 

• your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification. 

 
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted). 

The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check. 

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2026 

Interviews to take place: w/c 5th October 2026 

The information you provide remains anonymous and is stored and processed separately to the recruitment campaign.  

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment without sponsorship. 

We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Since 2018, the LRU has grown its membership to over 7,000 renters across London.  Through our six branches, we support renters to take action to transform the housing system.  Organising in communities, the LRU runs training, facilitates peer support, takes collective action and campaigns on local issues, to grow our power.

The Operations Lead plays a key role in facilitating the union’s work, every day. By overseeing the systems, processes and resources that keep the union running effectively, this role creates the conditions for every part of the union to thrive. Working across teams, the Operations Lead helps ensure the organisation is resilient, efficient and well-equipped to achieve its goals.

You will be part of the LRU staff team alongside 15 other staff, who work with members to build the power of the union by organising, campaigning, training and facilitating peer support and member solidarity actions.  We expect staff to uphold the union’s values, and work together to implement collectively agreed strategies.  Each staff member has a line manager, and the staff team are accountable to the elected member Coordinating Group, and to each other.

Key decisions are held by the elected member Coordinating Group and subcommittees, with staff inputting into and facilitating these decisions.

Job description 

This role is varied, and can look different month-to-month.  This job description outlines some activities that you will be doing every month, and some activities that you will only do from time-to-time.

Building collective capacity

• Convening the line management team, organising monthly meetings and ensuring actions are being completed
• HR administration, including holding new starter induction processes; ensuring annual reviews are completed; supporting line managers when conflict or performance issues arise; and ensuring policies are reviewed and kept legally compliant
• Overseeing financial management, including processing invoices and expenses, annual budget development, and holding the relationship with our external accountant.
• Overseeing fundraising including prospecting, bid writing, reporting and fundraising strategy development with the fundraising team
• Overseeing office and resource management
• Overseeing formal compliance and risk management, including insurance, GDPR, and engagement with Companies House
• Inputting into staff decisions and LRU strategy discussions
• Taking part in team meetings
• Joining staff working groups when capacity allows

Building leadership

• Providing support to the elected member Staffing and Finance, and Information and Knowledge subcommittees

Building the power of the union

• Overseeing digital infrastructure, working with the Database Support Officer, and engaging external support when needed.
• Supporting member onboarding process, working with the Union Coordinator – Membership and Democracy.
• Participating in cross-staff calls sessions at least once a month.
• Attending and taking on roles at cross-union meetings, events, trainings and gatherings or other project meetings, across the year as capacity allows.
• Monitoring and responding to messages in main inboxes and carrying out other administrative tasks related to our membership system.

Person specification

• Experience coordinating the day-to-day operations of an organisation, ensuring systems, processes and priorities are effectively managed.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to improve processes and identify practical solutions.
• Experience supporting people management processes, which can include recruitment, induction, performance management or employee relations, with the ability to work sensitively and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience overseeing organisational finances, including budgets, invoices and expenses, and working confidently with external finance professionals.
• Experience managing organisational compliance and governance, including risk management, data protection and maintaining accurate organisational records.
• Strong ability to build positive and effective relationships with a range of people, who have different experiences and positionalities
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with a range of people to confidently explain processes and decisions
• Confidence using and overseeing digital systems, with the ability to support others in using them
• An ability to work independently, exercising sound judgement – and work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• A commitment to LRU values

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

Following an exciting period of growth, CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions focused individual looking to continue their career in charity finance, both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.

You’ll be working closely with our Head of Finance & Contracts to help manage CoppaFeel!’s day-to-day finances and contribute to a range of essential finance functions. As part of a newly developed finance team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact as we shape our systems and processes to support our continued growth.

We’re looking for someone with experience of line management within a finance role, ideally within a small team or charity environment. You’ll need to be confident using accounting software (we use Xero), have strong Excel skills, and be comfortable working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the success of our mission.

You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team. This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Operations

• Oversee cashflow, month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, payroll, VAT, Gift Aid and grant income.

• Manage the day-to-day finance function, including queries and bank payments.

• Maintain effective financial policies, controls and processes to mitigate financial risk and promote best practice.

Management Accounting

• Checking and finalising of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports.

• Finance business partnering delegated budget holders (managers).

• Lead quarterly Forecasting process & support on annual budget setting.

Stakeholder Management

• Support Auditors and provide required financial information.

• Line manage finance officer and assistant.

• Work with external finance agencies to ensure a smooth handover of day-to-day processes.

Procurement & Projects

• Supporting in value for money costings and ROI’s.

• Work with People team to check Freelance contracts.

• Work closely with the Operations Team and others on cross-organisational projects.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity, in line with the needs of the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge, & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience

• Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people within the organisation

• Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP

• Have experience driving change and improving processes.

• Experience in managing a Finance team

• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)

• Proactive and able to use own initiative to be solutions focused

• Ability to identify financial risks and maintain effective controls

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to analyse financial information and provide clear, practical advice

Desirable

• Experience using Xero

• Experience using Power Query

Application information

Applications will close at 9am, Wednesday 16th September however pre-assessment Excel tests will be conducted throughout the application period.

First Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September

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 on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.

• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy

• Core working hours of 10am to 4pm

• 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 want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.