Senior management accountant jobs in fulham, greater london
Lead Financial Excellence at a World-Renowned Institution.
The Courtauld is an internationally renowned university for art history, offering a range of degree programmes to appeal to art historians, conservators and curators. Our Gallery is set in the magnificent Somerset House, and is home to much loved masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet & Renoir to name a few. We have an income of £33m and employ approx. 300 staff. We are seeking a strategic, technically skilled, and forward-thinking Head of Financial Operations & Control to lead and enhance our finance function.
We have ambitious plans for growth with key priorities including expanding our student and visitor numbers, enhancing our estate, integrating data systems, and upgrading our IT and digital infrastructure.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Operations & Control is a pivotal senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial records across The Courtauld and its subsidiaries. You will oversee core financial operations, reporting, tax and treasury management, investment support, regulatory compliance, and risk management, playing a key role in safeguarding the financial stability and integrity of the institution.
Key Responsibilities Include:
· Lead the finance function, including financial accounting, control, compliance
· Manage all aspects of financial operations such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, and tax
· Ensure accurate accounting and tax services to the group and its subsidiaries
· Lead the production of high-quality statutory financial statements, management reporting, and lead the annual audit
· Develop and maintain internal control policies, systems, and procedures to facilitate timely and accurate financial transactions and reporting
· Maintain the integrity and completeness of financial data held in the ERP system, including the chart of accounts and resolution of data quality issues
· Support investment strategy, manage treasury, endowment accounting and liquidity planning
· Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls and contribute to strategic financial planning
· Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations (including HMRC, VAT, Gift Aid and tax implications for fundraising activities)
· Build effective relationships across the institution and externally, including auditors, investment managers, and regulators
· Deputise for the Director of Finance when required
In order to be successful in the role we're looking for;
· A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
· Significant experience in managing financial control and operations including VAT, Tax relief, treasury in a charitable/education/not-for-profit organisation of similar size and complexity
· Able to self-sufficiently lead a smooth, accurate and timely year end process
· Strong technical expertise in accounting standards, able to ensure correct accounting treatment of restricted, unrestricted and endowment income
· A proven track record of leading finance teams and driving process improvements, thriving to develop a best-in-class finance function
· Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence at a senior level
· Experience in investment and endowment accounting is strongly desirable
Why Join The Courtauld?
You’ll join a world-class institution with many of your stakeholders based at the iconic Somerset House. You will join at a time of exciting transformation and growth. You will be able to develop your skills and make a difference by further developing systems, processes, and contributing to the strategic growth of the investment portfolio. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to make a lasting impact, in a vibrant, arts-focused environment. We also offer;
· Competitive salary of £75,000
· Excellent USS pension scheme
· 30 days annual leave + additional closure days
· Training and development opportunities
· Hybrid work pattern 3 days a week in the office (Kings Cross)
In order to apply, please submit your CV along with covering letter of no more than 1 side of A4 outlining why you wish to apply and highlighting your relevant experience by the 19th of October. For a confidential call to discuss your suitability please contact our recruitment partner Sian Negal of Morgan Law.
Location: Central London, London Bridge Hybrid (Min of 1 day per week in our Central London Office)
At the Brooke, we have ambitious plans for growth, as our new Global CFO you will help drive this process and make us as efficient and effective as possible. You will partner with other directors to continually improve our finance processes and systems, including how we plan, budget and report. You will lead a highly motivated team across the world and ensure the highest standards of practice and compliance. You will inspire and motivate as an agent of change and implement digital tools that would bring efficiency to our ways of working. This is a ‘hands on’ role, driving the strategy and design of solutions. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, your role is pivotal to the charity’s overall direction and mission
A senior finance professional who is a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), you will have significant experience of organisational change development, risk management and global organisational operations. Your exceptional leadership and communications skills will be at the highest level and you will have an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and navigating these for positive negotiations and outcomes internationally.
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025
Interviews: Thursday 23 October 2025
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We are recruiting for a unique opportunity to join a newly established organisation, developed in partnership with a world-renowned cultural institution, to help shape a high-profile initiative at the intersection of creativity, technology, and innovation.
This organisation is building a new platform designed to enable creators to license and commercialise their work more effectively, while supporting responsible innovation and access to high-quality data for the development of AI and other technologies.
Currently in its early stages, the team is running a pilot phase to test key assumptions, prototype a technical solution, and define the commercial model ahead of a planned full-scale rollout.
We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead to join the team on an initial 1-year FTC. You will play a pivotal role in developing strategic financial models and long-term planning frameworks that will underpin this ambitious initiative as it grows.
We are looking for candidates who are analytical, adaptable, and confident working with multiple stakeholders, and who can bring structure and clarity to a developing and fast-moving environment.
The Role
As FP&A Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a project with major growth potential. Working closely with the project leadership team, economists, and technical experts, you will be responsible for developing robust financial models, managing budgets, and creating multi-year forecasts to guide commercial and strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and presenting strategic financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide investment decisions.
- Building and maintaining a dynamic P&L and multi-year forecast model to inform funding and commercial strategy.
- Providing clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership and external stakeholders to support agile and informed decision-making.
- Embedding financial governance, risk management, and scalability into all financial processes.
- Ensuring robust controls and compliance aligned with best-practice standards.
- Acting as a trusted business partner across the project, translating financial data into actionable strategy.
About You
We’re looking for a qualified accountant with proven experience leading financial planning, analysis, and forecasting in a start-up or scaling organisation. You’ll bring both strategic insight and a hands-on approach, able to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where creativity and problem-solving are essential.
You will have:
- Demonstrable experience in FP&A or commercial finance leadership, ideally in a start-up or high-growth environment.
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data clearly.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
The Offer
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
- Contract: 1year FTC
- Location: Hybrid (London-based, 2–3 days per week in office)
- Part-time arrangements are a possibility (4 days per week) , please get in touch to explore this further
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
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At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.
As Viva's Finance & Operations Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s finance and operational systems. You’ll be in a hands-on role, responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration, and supporting core operational processes for the UK charity and overseas entities. Working alongside the COO and Finance Director, you will help ensure Viva remains financially sound, compliant and efficient. Through all this, you will play a vital role in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Finance: undertaking and managing the efficient day-to-day operation of Viva’s finance function
- Operations: ensuring the effective operation of our logistics, IT infrastructure and data
This role will suit you if:
- you have a demonstrated track record of financial management experience
- you are experienced in managing operational systems, in particular IT and data protection
- you have an accountancy qualification e.g. minimum AAT Level 3
- you are a great problem solver with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- you are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel to the office or other locations in the UK
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills. Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.
Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 26th October 2025. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Life in all its fullness! That's what we want for children everywhere.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.
Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.
What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.
You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:
- Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
- Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.
You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:
- Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
- A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
- Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.
What we offer:
- Flexible and remote working.
- 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
- Employer pension contribution.
- Investment in professional and vocational development.
- A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.
How to apply:
- Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
- Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
- Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.
If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India and now expanding our impact in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Maternity Cover (Up to 12 months)
£67,000
To start ASAP
London/Hybrid
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis required for a leading specialist children's health charity on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. The Finance team is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, including the implementation of a new finance system. This is a key role where you will lead the post-implementation phase of the new system and continue delivering high-quality financial performance reporting, forecasting, and business insights.
Detailed duties include;
- Drive financial planning and analysis processes: Oversee the preparation of the charity's budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring timely and accurate reports for senior leadership and governance committees
- Lead the implementation of improvements: Manage the post-implementation phase of the new finance system and use it to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and planning
- Manage the month-end process: Ensure timely, clear, and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and analysis
- Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with budget holders, senior leadership, and other departments to ensure financial performance aligns with organisational strategy and objectives
- Provide strategic insights: Make recommendations on improving efficiency and value for money, and support the development of business cases for new initiatives
- Lead and develop a team: Manage and support Finance Business Partners and the Income Management Accountant, providing guidance and development opportunities to ensure high performance
- Improve financial controls and reporting: Develop and embed financial control processes, improve management reporting outputs, and deliver stronger insights to stakeholders
- Support cross-functional projects: Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and ensure the financial implications are well understood
In order to be successful in the role we are looking for;
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in FP&A within senior finance roles, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team and manage competing priorities
- Proven track record of managing and delivering budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis
- Advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial systems (experience with finance system implementation is a plus)
- Able to driving change within the finance function to improve processes and outcomes
- Strong ability to problem-solve and make informed decisions based on data, Emotional intelligence, with excellent negotiation and influencing skills, a proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
*Please note, this opportunity is a Fixed-Term contract (14 Months)*
We are looking for a collaborative and strategically minded Finance Business Partner to join our finance team and support the delivery of our charitable mission.
This role will be integral in ensuring that financial resources are used effectively and transparently to maximise our social impact. You will partner with operational teams, programme delivery teams and senior management to provide insightful analysis, robust financial planning, and evidence-based recommendations that drive informed decision-making across the organisation.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 17th October 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th October 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre
Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)
Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?
About St Luke’s
St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.
As our next CEO, you will:
- Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
- Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
- Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
- Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
- Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
- Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.
Who you are
- A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
- Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
- A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
- Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
- (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.
Why St Luke’s?
- Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
- Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
- Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
- Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.
Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Safe Passage International
Head of Finance
Salary: c£60,000
Location: London / Hybrid
Reports to: Chief Executive
Line Management: Financial Accountant and Finance Team
Safe Passage International is a leading international NGO working to champion the rights of refugees and displaced people. We help unaccompanied children and vulnerable adults access safe and legal routes to protection, and we advocate for systemic change across Europe.
We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance to lead our finance function across the UK, France, and Greece. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, sustainability, and operational excellence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a robust international finance function, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, and financial reporting.
- Drive financial strategy and systems optimisation, including digital transformation.
- Manage procurement and contract oversight, ensuring value for money and donor compliance.
- Support and develop finance staff, and collaborate across teams to embed financial best practice.
- Actively contribute to organisational leadership and governance, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, including board-level reporting.
About You
You are a qualified finance professional with:
- Proven experience in strategic financial leadership, with a demonstrable understanding of the regulatory requirements for UK charity finance.
- Strong technical skills and a collaborative approach to working across cultures and disciplines.
- A commitment to refugee rights and the mission of Safe Passage.
- Experience in international finance, donor compliance, and systems development is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
At Safe Passage, you’ll be part of a courageous, compassionate team making a real difference. We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive culture.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to shape the future of a growing international charity.
Ready to lead change?
Apply now and help us build a world where everyone has the right to seek safety.
To find out more visit our dedicated microsite by clicking the button below and for any queries, please contact our retained partners at GatenbySanderson, full details can be found on the microsite.
Closing date: Wednesday 22 October
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
Terms & Conditions:
Location: Can be remote or based in London or Manchester. Must be able to regularly attend all day meetings in London and to travel extensively in England
Working hours: Part time – 3 days a week
Contract: 12-month initial term with a view to extending
Salary: £25029 per annum, actual salary (FTE £41705). If based in London: £27423 per annum, actual salary (FTE £45705, inclusive of London weighting)
Benefits:
Pension: Aviva Stakeholder pension with a 5% employer contribution .
Annual leave: April to March - 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (18 days + pro-rated bank holidays for a 3-day week) we also have an additional 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year.
Other benefits: Eye-care vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee discount platform, Clinical Supervision and Employee Assistance Programme.
Role Summary:
We are building something bold: a collective of women and organisations working side by side to end the unjust, unsafe and unfair use of remand against women in the UK. We need a leader who is not only strategic and organised, but also deeply committed to the power of lived experience, coproduction, and intersectional feminist principles.
This role is the backbone of the project. You’ll hold the threads that connect our members, supporting and championing women with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and ensure our collective voice is strong, united, and impactful. You’ll be guiding—not dictating—so that the project grows from the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the women at its heart.
If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to create real change, and you believe in leadership that listens, collaborates and disrupts the injustice of remand, this is the role for you.
Women with lived experience are actively encouraged to apply for this role, if you do not think you meet all the criteria set out below but do believe you have transferable skills or relevant experience that would make you successful in this role, we would be happy to have an informal conversation with you, to arrange this, please proceed to the application portal for the contact details of Kate Fraser.
Key Responsibilities Areas:
- Project management and coordination
- Coordination of the collective
- Partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Communication
For full description please download the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
I'm recruiting on behalf of a small, globally connected Christian organisation based in London, with an annual income of approximately £2 million. This is a faith-based environment and the role suits someone who is comfortable working in a setting where Christian values shape the culture and daily rhythm of the organisation.
The Job
This is a hands-on Director of Finance role, responsible for leading the financial strategy and operations of the organisation and two related charities. You'll manage a small team (currently one full-time and one part-time staff member) and report directly to the Chief Exec equivalent.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and controls
- Overseeing statutory accounts and audit processes
- Supporting funding applications and donor reporting
- Advising senior leadership and trustees on financial matters
- Managing financial operations including payroll, tax, and cash flow
- Reviewing and improving systems and processes
This is a full-time role (35 hours/week), with the option of a 1-2 year contract, and a strong likelihood of extension.
The Person
We're looking for a qualified accountant with experience in charity finance and a strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and strategic planning. The organisation will also consider a candidate who has worked at a senior level with a smaller organisation and has a strong desire to work with this organisation. You'll need excellent Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (SAP Business One experience is a plus but not essential).
You'll be:
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment
- A confident financial leader with a pragmatic approach to risk
- Skilled at communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and capable of leading change
- Willing to travel internationally and occasionally work evenings/weekends
Experience of managing teams and upgrading financial systems is desirable.
What's in it for You?
- Salary: £65,000 (potentially up to £70,000)
- Pension: 2.5% employee contribution / 10% employer contribution
- Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 bank holidays + 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexibility: Option to buy/sell 5 days annual leave
- Hybrid Working: Office-based Tuesday-Thursday, home-based Monday and Friday
- Location: West London (Central)
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a global mission while shaping the financial future of a respected and values-driven organisation.
Please apply ASAP to be considered. Applications will be considered as they come through with interviews taking place within a week. Happy to consider candidates on 1 month notice or less.
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Director of Finance, People and Operations
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
Permanent Salary: £124,771 plus benefits
Hybrid working arrangement available – London head office
The Opportunity
C40 Cities is a global network of nearly 100 mayors tackling the climate crisis with urgency and ambition. As our CFO, you will shape the financial strategy that powers city-led climate action across a growing, multi-entity, international organisation.
Your Impact
● Set the vision: design and evolve C40’s global financial model for resilience and growth.
● Steer strategy: lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning that inform mission-critical decisions.
● Scale globally: oversee accounting, audit, tax and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
● Fuel impact: partner with major funders and programme leaders to deliver outcomes with accountability.
● Lead change: modernise systems and processes; build capability in a high-performing global team of over 20.
About You
● Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with senior leadership experience in complex, international, multi-entity settings.
● Proven record transforming finance functions and implementing scalable systems and controls.
● Confident communicator who can simplify complexity and proactively build strong relations and influence at all levels, internally and externally
● Purpose-driven leader who empowers diverse teams and thrives at pace.
Key Application Details
Closing date: 29th October
For a confidential conversation, please contact Michael Quest, Director at Ivy Rock Partners.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
C40 is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Job Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Salary: £28,844 per annum (increasing to £32,047 per annum after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased anywhere in UK
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Finance team.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now.
Overall Duties of the Finance Officer – Accounts Payable will include:
- Recording all changes to carer payments on the finance system, on the carer’s purchase ledger account.
- Process carer pay in line with established timescales
- Prepare fee invoices to Local Authorities and other customers
- Manage the processing of children’s savings
- Recording of purchase invoices on the system and process BACS payments to suppliers
- Lead on and review aged creditors report
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor unreconciled transactions
- Assist with the monitoring of receipts, remittance and outstanding debtors.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
- 45p per mile for business travel.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Finance Officer – Accounts Payable may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel for occasional training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 6th November 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Finance Business Partner
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the team.
If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!
Position: Finance Business Partner
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week
Salary: £55,000 including generous benefits
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 26th October 2025
The role
As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key operational role within the finance function, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial activities, supporting programme delivery through robust financial management, and maintaining compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
This role is hands-on and collaborative, working closely with internal teams and the Finance Officer to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage invoicing cycles, oversee treasury and insurance functions, and provide practical financial support across Foundations.
About you
We are looking for someone with proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within the public sector or a charity.
You will have:
- A strong track record of producing management accounts, forecasts, and financial analysis.
- Experience in supervising finance staff and managing operational finance functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with funder invoicing and financial reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with government funding frameworks and public sector financial governance
- Knowledge of insurance and treasury management practices.
- Proficiency in financial systems and Excel-based modelling.
The organisation
This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance
- Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
- Paid compassionate leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
- Mental health support
- Life cover at x4 annual salary
- Bike to work scheme.
The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.
Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
You may have experience in other areas such as Finance, Finance BP, Financial BP, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Lead.
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.