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Finance Director 

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Finance, People and Operations to lead central functions and help shape future success.

Salary: £67,000–£76,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: Hybrid / London
Hours: Part time 0.8/ 32 hours per week or Part-time, 0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date:  31st October 2025

About the Role

As a member of the Executive Team, you will provide financial, operational and people-focused leadership while ensuring robust governance and sustainable growth.

You will oversee finance, HR, operations and IT through a small but committed team, ensuring systems, processes and culture enable delivery of the organisation’s mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice on finance, operations and people matters
• Leading financial planning, budgeting and risk management
• Managing and supporting the Finance Manager and Head of HR, Operations and IT
• Ensuring efficient financial systems and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Supporting recruitment, development and retention to sustain a collaborative and values-driven culture
• Overseeing operational systems and governance, including Board and committee reporting

This is a hands-on leadership role in a small, agile organisation where you will combine strategic insight with practical delivery.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in both strategic and operational finance, ideally in non-profit or mission-driven organisations.

You will bring:

• Strong financial expertise, including hands-on management and planning
• Experience of operations, governance and risk management
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to manage small teams effectively
• A practical mindset, able to improve systems and processes in resource-conscious settings
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice

You will thrive if you are motivated by making systems work better, enjoy working across multiple functions, and want to contribute to lasting positive change.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Director, Director of Resources, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Finance and Operations, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Finance and Resources, Finance and Operations Director,  Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Operations and Finance,  Director of Business Services,  Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO),  Executive Director of Finance and Resources,  Director of Finance and Governance, Head of Finance and Resources

About the Role​

Social Development Direct is looking for a Finance Director to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our global social impact consultancy. SDDirect is a values-driven, dynamic international development consultancy with a 25-year track record of delivering high-quality, innovative research and advisory services worldwide. As a social enterprise subsidiary of Plan International UK, we combine commercial agility with a deep commitment to social change.​

In this role, you’ll:​

•  Lead financial and commercial management, act as Company Secretary, and advise on project finance, pricing, and risk.
•  Collaborate across teams, using financial information and data to contribute to strategic growth, sustainability, and innovation.
•  Manage a small, dedicated finance team and work closely with our MD and Board.​​

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a medium-sized, fast-paced organisation, brings proven senior-level financial skills, and understands the dynamics of commercial consultancy. Flexible and part-time working arrangements are available (min. 80% FTE).​​

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this level.

Please click below for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.​​

The Scientific and Medical Network (SMN) is an educational charity that challenges the adequacy of scientific materialism by exploring the frontiers of science, consciousness, and spirituality. SMN produces webinars, online conferences, and a regular journal, Paradigm Explorer, aimed at academics, educational professionals, students, and the general public.

We need another member of the accounts team who can dedicate the time to fortify our accounts team and help with operational processes, and with organisational development.

Role Overview: This is a hands-on systems development role that combines operational financial administration with organisational development. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the existing bookkeeper to further bring order and clarity to SMN's financial processes while building a coherent framework within its new Chart of Accounts, that can accommodate the organisation's growing interconnected projects.

The role focuses on improvements such as new invoicing processes, streamlining payment workflows, and resolving banking issues - while helping to develop the systems and structures needed for long-term financial clarity and governance compliance.

This is a mid-level position that blends practical work with systems thinking, requiring someone who can work at both levels to support SMN's diverse activities across webinars, conferences, membership services, and multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Practical priorities

• Help new weekly payables cycle, working closely with Bookkeeper and Director with financial oversight 
• Organise invoices from various projects, determining their place in the overall financial structure
• Initiate payments via CAF, PayPal, and other systems, 
• Manage banking relationships with Barclays and CAF, maintaining efficient access and reporting
• Maintain banking mandates and ensure record-keeping remains clear, up-to-date, and efficient
• Support General Manager with hands-on financial operations and day-to-day payment processing

Financial Structure Development

• Help to implement and refine new Chart of Accounts with SMN Bookkeeper focusing on clear reporting
• Collaborate with project leads (particularly David Lorimer for Galileo Commission) to understand financial structures and reporting requirements
• Develop project reference systems linking budgets, codes, and stakeholders across diverse activities
• Work on 2026 organisational budgets once foundational systems are established

Collaborative Team Support

• Work as peer consultant with bookkeeper Rhanna Lei Cariaga, supporting her professional development
• Support Director Alan Malby, General Manager Andrew Polson , and Company Secretary Catherine Coubrough-Smith in meeting Charity Commission compliance requirements
• Contribute to Board reporting through accurate financial documentation and analysis

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Accounting qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or significant equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience with payment processing, banking relationships, and invoice management
• Proven ability to work with complex organisational structures and multiple projects
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software systems
• Strong relationship management skills for dealing with banks and financial institutions
• Collaborative working style with ability to support team development
• Practical problem-solving approach to operational challenges

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with charity/nonprofit financial management
• Knowledge of CAF banking and payment systems
• Understanding of UK Charity Commission requirements
• Experience in systems implementation and process improvement
• Familiarity with multi-project organisational structures

Working Arrangements:

• Flexible remote work with occasional video conferencing for team meetings
• Collaborative schedule coordinated with bookkeeper and General Manager
• Initial intensive period (10-20 hours/week) for systems implementation
• Sustainable ongoing commitment (7-10 hours/week) once foundations established
• Responsive availability for urgent financial matters and payment processing

Benefits:

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working arrangements with remote work capability
• Meaningful work supporting innovative projects at the intersection of science, consciousness, and spirituality
• Financial systems development experience working with a UK charities context 

My client is a world-renowned organisation at the very heart of London’s cultural sector. Entertaining, educating and engaging with visitors from around the world, they are looking to appoint an interim Finance Business Partner to support them through their budgeting cycle.

Reporting into the Head of Financial Reporting and Analysis, key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your business area, providing high-quality financial analysis and insight.
• Oversee financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling and scenario planning.
• Supporting the department to review current working practices and processes, making recommendations with both efficiencies and commerciality in mind.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant and have a proven track record in finance business partnering and analysis. A good level of Excel and an engaging can-do approach are also essential. Preference for candidates with a Not-for-Profit background.

This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role would be based in their London office 2 days a week.

The British Pharmacological Society is recruiting for a Finance Officer. 

What does the role involve? 

The Finance officer is a new role in the Finance team at the British Pharmacological Society. The Finance Officer will work with the Financial Controller to ensure that all aspects of finance are operated effectively and efficiently. 

Who would suit this role? 

You will have experience working in a finance organisation and/or experience working for membership organisations. You should pay close attention to detail, and the ability to suggest and make improvements to procedures.  Additionally, you should be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills. 

The team at the Society is fun and dynamic, and this role would be well-suited to someone who thrives on working in a collaborative setting. 

This is a hands-on role that will allow the right candidate to have autonomy over their role. 

The closing date for applications is 9am on 6th October. Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 13 October. 

Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’ The organisation delivers a full range of services to clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight, and the role of the Two Saints Board is to guide, direct and challenge the plans and strategic decisions relating to these services.

So we’re looking for people who can help Two Saints deliver their vision, with  a background and experience in either:

• Asset management, perhaps with experience of the net-zero agenda
• Supported housing services or social care

We’re interested in hearing from talented people who may be looking for their first governance role, and you may have had lived experience.

If you’re interested in what Two Saints do and feel you can make a contribution, we’d like to hear from you so take a look at the candidate pack here https://bit.ly/45U1yDX.

Executive and Finance Officer

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive and Finance Officer to play a vital role in the operations of Centre for Mental Health.

This varied and interesting role supports our CEO and Board, managing day-to-day operations and taking on key finance and HR responsibilities. This will include financial support: reconciling accounts, processing invoices, supporting our Board by organising meetings and helping with many aspects of recruitment, onboarding and assisting our staff team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our team’s success.

You will need to bring outstanding organisational skills, strong IT ability, and experience in financial processes (with knowledge of Sage 50). Experience of working in a charity is desirable.

About us
We’re Centre for Mental Health. We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health. We do this by building research evidence to create fairer mental health policy.

By joining our small, friendly and dedicated team, you’ll help us create a fairer society and drive forward sustainable policy change, pursue equality, social justice and good mental health for all. 

The closing date for applications is 7th October 23:59.

Interviews will be held in person at our office in Elephant and Castle, on Tuesday 21 October between 10am and 5pm.

Financial Operations Lead | Permanent | London - Hybrid | £43,941 + Benefits

For a well-known UK charity, we're recruiting a Financial Operations Lead on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Operations Lead will oversee all processing and reconciliation of financial transactions, accruals and prepayments, as well as VAT returns, and all day-to-day banking, credit card and investment matters. The Financial Operations Lead is a key role, supporting staff queries, liaising with HR on payroll returns, and supporting the development of robust month-end processes across the team.

What you'll be doing:

• Financial Transactions - support AP processing, and approval of invoices on the AR ledger
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile all payroll information
• Prepare accruals and prepayments for income and expenditure and support month-end accounts
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns
• Support year-end with the preparation of note to the accounts including payroll, banking, fixed assets and investments
• Liaise with bank, investment fund managers and credit card providers
• Support wider teams with finance queries, and financial compliance procedures
• Payroll - check all finance aspects of the payroll before final sign-off and work closely with HR team to ensure payroll system is compliant with HMRC guidelines
• Develop improvements within the finance ledger and HR systems, and support the training and roll-out of any new systems updates

What you'll offer us:

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Experience of financial ledger packages, and automated payroll systems
• Experience preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience preparing VAT and Payroll returns
• Strong people and process management
• Experience of developing and implementing robust financial processes and systems
• Attention to detail, a love of people, and a heap of self-motivation!

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Location: Home-based
Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £33,256 - £36,951 per annum
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have launched an ambitious new strategy – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

We’re looking for a trusted and proactive business partner to join our team, playing a key role across all areas of the organisation. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance for both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll also support the finance team with transactional processing, helping to deliver smooth month-end close and reliable financial reporting.

With the support of the Head of Finance, you'll contribute to strategic and financial decision-making, offering commercial analysis and insights that help drive the business forward.

Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

This role is a maternity cover fixed term-contract until 31 December 2026.

Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown

You may also have experience in the following: Finance Business Partner, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer

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The Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative, financial, and scheduling support across RAP’s international operations. This position is responsible for maintaining contract and vendor documentation, supporting finance and accounting workflows, processing data and invoices, coordinating executive calendars, and assisting with general systems administration, including IT-related tasks. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the coordinator will work closely with the Finance, Development, People, and Executive teams to ensure internal systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple operational tasks in a distributed, multicultural environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contracts & Administrative Coordination

• Maintain and improve global contract databases for vendors, consultants, and partner organizations, ensuring templates, amendments, and signature processes are consistent and well-documented.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and grants & contract renewal dates; flag follow-ups and support internal reviews.
• Assist with compliance documentation and liaise with legal or People Operations for contract-related questions.

Finance & Data Support

• Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payment requests in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
• Support monthly reconciliations and internal tracking of budget codes, payment schedules, and audit trails.
• Enter and maintain clean, accurate data across RAP’s financial and operational platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, Nexonia, Monday)

Scheduling & Executive Support

• Provide scheduling and administrative support to RAP’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate cross-time-zone meetings, recurring team check-ins, and board/committee calendar invites.
• Prepare agendas, take notes, and help ensure meetings are productive and well-structured.

General Operations & IT Liaison

• Assist with account creation, access issues, and user setup across platforms
• Partner with RAP’s IT vendor to triage tech issues, coordinate hardware/software purchases, and keep inventories updated. Support onboarding logistics, including device prep, new account setup, and tools orientation for new hires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative, finance, operations, or executive support role.
• Profiles with backgrounds in nonprofit operations, executive assistance, virtual assistance, or operations analysis are a strong fit.
• Fluent in English; fluency or professional working proficiency in other global languages, particularly in French, highly valued.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, SAGE Intacct, SharePoint, Monday, or similar. Experience managing scheduling or contracts workflows, especially across international time zones. Some exposure to finance or accounting processes (e.g., invoice processing, expense tracking, document management).

Why RAP?

We believe that great people power great work. RAP offers:

• Flexible, remote-first working arrangements
• A collaborative, multicultural, mission-aligned culture
• Competitive salary (GBP 30,000–40,000)
• Comprehensive benefits and generous paid leave
• Meaningful work with global impact

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries – film, television (high-end, children’s, unscripted), VFX, animation and games. We are supporting economic recovery and future innovation and growth across the whole of the UK by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the global success of the screen sector.

We are funded by industry contributions to our Skills Funds and with National Lottery funds awarded by the BFI as part of its BFI Bursaries Programme to help people get into the industry and progress within it.

The Senior Grants Officer will support the Finance Manager in maintaining the smooth running of grants and bursaries giving process. The Senior Grants Officer will also be responsible for the processing of ScreenSkills’ grants and bursaries ensuring that projects fall within budget, are contracted in a timely manner and subsequently monitored.  They will work collaboratively across the wider organisation to ensure that funders’ requirements are met.

Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum

Reports to: Finance Manager

Location: ScreenSkills London/Hybrid (min 2 days a week in the office)

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential:

• 3-5 Years – Work related experience.
• Proven experience of working in a similar role within finance department
• Proven experience of data analysis and manipulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of setting up processes to ensure master templates and contracts are reviewed
• Excellent organisation skills; ability to effectively manage varied tasks with competing priorities with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
• Excellent IT skills including intermediate Level of Excel

 Preferred:

• Previous working experience of Blackbaud Grantmaking, SUN accounting system using Q&A

 Other skills and attributes:

• Excellent teamwork
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commitment to Excellence
• Flexibility
• Commercial Awareness

ScreenSkills offers benefits including: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• EAP - Access to financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Care scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Reward Gateway – popular retailer discounts
• Life Assurance

In the last two years we have helped 48,447 people across: eLearning, training, events, mentoring, bursaries and stepping up programmes such as Trainee Finder, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic people, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.

About Our Client

At London Museum, we believe arts, culture, and heritage are central to shaping a vibrant, informed, and connected society. Our collections not only reflect where we've come from but help us imagine where we're going. Founded through the unification of London Museum (originally established in 1912) and the Guildhall Museum (dating back to 1826), we became London Museum in 2024-a new chapter rooted in a rich legacy.As one of the capital's most important cultural institutions, we are proud to house a diverse and historic collection that continues to educate, inspire, and connect people of all backgrounds. Through our exhibitions, events, and education programmes, we aim to make London's story accessible to everyone. Underpinning all of this is a need for robust financial management and strategic planning.With an ambitious new vision in place, including major capital developments and enhanced programming, London Museum is now looking for a talented Head of Finance to lead on financial strategy and operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Museum and play a key role in ensuring long-term sustainability and excellence.

Job Description

You will lead the Finance Department, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and control. You'll ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations, while promoting financial best practices across the Museum.

• Lead and oversee all financial functions including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide strategic leadership to the finance team and collaborate with budget managers and the Executive Team on annual budgets and financial planning.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and manage the full external audit process.
• Maintain and update key financial policies and ensure adherence to governance standards and audit recommendations.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the City of London Corporation, GLA finance team, and auditors to optimise funding and financial processes.
• Support project finance activities including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, VAT recovery, and risk management, particularly for the New Museum programme.
• Prepare and present financial reports, board papers, and strategic financial forecasts; deputise for the Chief Financial Officer as required.
• Manage corporate administration tasks including insurance, risk management, and statutory company secretarial duties such as Charity Commission filings.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with proven senior financial leadership in a complex organisation.
• Experienced team leader, with a track record of developing and motivating finance professionals.
• Strong technical and systems expertise, including financial reporting, audits, project accounting, and use of accounting software.
• Excellent communicator and strategic thinker, with the ability to influence at all levels and support organisational planning.
• Commercially focused, with experience managing multiple funding sources, driving efficiencies, and enabling growth.

What's on Offer

Location: London
Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £70,046 to £72,120 per annum plus benefits
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for: A team of up to 8, including 4 direct reports

Contact
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

We are looking for a Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join the senior leadership team at this exciting stage in the charity’s journey.

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in managing one of London’s most iconic green spaces and supporting the Trust as it delivers an ambitious programme of regeneration, heritage restoration and community-led cultural development.

Position: Director of Finance & Corporate Services
Location: London SE19 / Hybrid considered
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum (FTE)
Hours: 40 hours per week (inc. 1 hour paid lunch daily). Part-time considered.
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025, 10am
Interview Date: First round 10 October or w/c 13 October 2025

The Role

As Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will join the senior leadership team and have overall responsibility for finance, HR, digital, legal, risk and office management. Acting as Company Secretary, you will ensure compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission requirements, while providing robust financial leadership and high-quality advice to trustees, staff and stakeholders.

You will:

• Maintain strong financial controls, oversee budgeting, accounting and reporting.
• Lead on compliance, risk management and company secretarial duties.
• Manage HR and corporate services including recruitment, staff policies, payroll and office management.
• Oversee digital systems and lead special projects such as CRM development and office relocation.
• Line manage finance and administration staff and external suppliers.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and growth of the Trust.

This is a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Trust’s corporate services, supporting the delivery of regeneration projects and enabling the park to flourish as a cultural, ecological and community landmark.

About You

We are seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for working in a charity setting.

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience of charity finance, including SORP, restricted/unrestricted income and small group accounts.
• Experience of managing corporate services (HR, IT, legal, compliance).
• Strong financial systems knowledge (Xero desirable) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise colleagues and trustees.
• A strong moral compass and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Membership of professional networks.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the key criteria and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. 

About the Organisation

This Charity is a young and growing charity established to protect, manage and improve the park for the benefit of local people and visitors alike.

Following 25 years of community campaigning, the Trust took custodianship of the park in 2023 under a 125-year lease. Today, the Trust is leading a programme of investment, restoration and cultural development that will see the park thrive as a green, historic, cultural and recreational landmark.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Director, Director of Resources, Director of Corporate Services, Head of Finance & Operations, Finance & HR Director, Chief Finance Officer, Director of Finance and Resources, etc.

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

Finance Business Partner 

Salary £46,000 - £51,000 per annum (dependant upon skills and experience) 

Location Remote - Travel to Whitby, Croft, Malton and Middlesbrough will be required on a monthly basis 

Purpose: 

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the directorates, department heads and regional budget holders (supporting multiple sites), ensuring the delivery of full and effective financial service. 

 The role is one of decision support: providing, analysing and interpreting management information to influence decision making and to deliver service improvements and efficiencies 

Partner with the directors and regional budget holders providing insight and understanding to ensure the Trust meets its financial objectives. 

Regularly spend time in our communities, working with our budget holders to understand and drive performance. 

Location & Travel: 

Remote. 

The role is mainly remote (home-based); however, you will be expected to regularly attend our Northern communities – Botton Village near Whitby, Croft in Malton and Larchfield in Middlesbrough. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ownership of budget and forecasting process for your community/ directorate /depts operations. 

• Working as a team with the other Finance Business Partners, ensure a timely process and a high level of accuracy and engagement. 

• Compilation of the monthly management accounts, including KPI’s and explanations for major variances to budget. 

• Build and manage relationships and network productively. 

• Working with budget holders to provide insight and challenge the performance of operations identifying trends and opportunities for improved financial performance. 

• Responsible for all journal entries into the accounting system for the directorates, and departments they support e.g., accruals, prepayments etc. 

• Ensuring best practices is adhered at the communities and with budget holders so that they are compliant with organisation financial procedures. 

• Provision of support and guidance to operational staff to assist them in effective use of the Trust financial systems. 

• Monthly review of rotas, payroll, and commissioned income to identify any issues of overstaffing or commissioned rates. 

• Responsible for the Annual income review for any uplifts including annual housing rental review. 

• Ensuring sales invoicing is undertaken on a timely basis by the Assistant Finance Business Partner (as and when required). 

• Reconciliation of the Income proof in totals. 

• Effective credit control, to ensure receipts are received on a timely basis. 

• Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure all financial returns are completed and submitted Centrally on a timely basis e.g. weekly banking’s, year-end accounts etc. 

• Maintain a regular stock take and stock valuation process. 

• Responsible for review of relevant community expense (nominal) codes, ensuring income and expenditure is coded appropriately. 

• Line management of Assistant Finance Business Partner. 

General: 

• To comply with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Data Protection. 

• To comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 

• Employees must look after their own health, safety and welfare and be mindful of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate and comply with management instructions regarding Health and Safety issues and report all accidents, incidents and problems as soon as practicable to their manager or other senior members of staff where necessary. 

• To ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times. 

• To attend and participate in Team Meetings, 1-2-1 Supervision sessions and other meetings as required in line with the post. 

• To undertake any other duties which are consistent with this post, as directed by line management. 

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the department. 

Person Specification: 

Essential: 

• A recognised accountancy qualification - ACA /ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, or QBE. 

• Minimum 2 years in a similar senior finance role with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting within the charity sector. 

• Strategic knowledge and experience of finance and business planning 

• Proven experience of supporting business performance management and reporting processes. 

• Proven experience of business partnering and/or working closely with non-financial colleagues at varying levels of seniority. 

• Experience of preparation of management accounts and multi operational reporting. 

• Knowledge & understanding of internal controls& core accounting systems and processes. 

• Ability to interact with non-financial business partners is key i.e. Operations, interpreting complex financial information, positions/ situations articulately. 

Desirable: 

• Degree in finance or accounting. 

• Previous experience in an accounting role in the Charity or Housing Sectors. 

• Iplicit accounting system in a multi cost centre environment. 

• Experience/understanding of VAT partial exemption. 

• Knowledge of Fixed Assets and Accounting for Capital expenditure projects. 

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. 

The Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check. 

They reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.