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About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.
About the role
This position involves supporting the Finance team by providing financial assistance to the Head of Finance in maintaining the organisation’s financial records and internal controls.
You will utilise your finance skills to ensure that transactions are accurately and promptly recorded, and you’ll assist in preparing high-quality month-end reports. You will also collaborate closely with the Finance Officer and wider teams to contribute to the organisation’s financial reporting and planning.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and internal reports for departmental managers and participate in regular review meetings; conduct variance analysis against budget and forecasts and provide commentary for senior management.
- Prepare, check, and submit end-of-month financial data to external accountants.
- Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Process the month-end transactions on Quick Books.
- Assist the Head of Finance with payroll processing, audits, financial reports, and ad hoc finance-related tasks.
- Prepare budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Finance and ensure accurate upload into the financial system.
- Monitor cash flow and support cash flow forecasting.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial procedures and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors as required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards.
- î Support the Finance Officer in reconciling bank accounts.
- î Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Finance to support the effective running of the finance function
General responsibilities
- Work according to the Equality Act 2010 and other forms of legislation that combat discrimination and promote equality and diversity.
- Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
- Contribute to internal and external monitoring reports.
- Adhere to organisational policies, including those related to health & safety, safeguarding, and risk management.
- Work in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
- Person specification
- We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.
Essential qualities and attributes:
- Proven experience in a finance role, preferably in a management accounting or analytical capacity.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, reporting, and analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial software systems.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload and multi-task
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to improving systems and processes.
Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:
- Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience of working in the charitable or voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and managing confidential information.
Essential qualities and attributes:
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an advocate.
- Understanding of issues faced by people with mental health conditions, physical health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
- IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
- Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.



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Endometriosis UK is looking for a Head of Finance to help shape the next stage of our development as a charity with growing ambition, increasing complexity and a powerful mission. This is an exciting new role for the charity, and is core to ensuring our ongoing success.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, senior colleagues and Trustees to shape organisational direction, strengthen financial planning and ensure resources are aligned with impact. You will provide strategic financial insight, constructive challenge and practical support across the organisation.
You will lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, audit, financial governance, risk, reserves and controls. You will also support business cases, financial models, capital project oversight, trading activity and commercial decision-making.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained in a charity or similarly complex organisation. You will bring strong technical finance skills, sound judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Just as importantly, you will be collaborative, values-led and motivated by the opportunity to use finance as an enabler of delivering impact.
This role will suit someone who combines strategic leadership with a practical, hands-on approach, and who enjoys helping colleagues build financial confidence, accountability and discipline.
To apply, please send the following:
1. CV –maximum 2 sides of A4
2. Cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in this post - maximum 2 sides of A4
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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About Us- Buxton Civic Association (BCA) is a dynamic environmental and heritage charity, working to preserve and enhance the unique built and natural environment of Buxton. We are the proud custodians of over 160 acres of woodlands, including Buxton Country Park and Grin Low, and the operators of Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s most visited attraction. With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision, we’re driving forward conservation, sustainability, and public engagement.
In 2024, Buxton was named one of the best places to live in the UK. Now’s your chance to work at the heart of this vibrant town and help shape its future.
About the Role - Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Finance & Governance will:
- Lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Support strategic planning and organisational development
- Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management systems
- Provide leadership and support to key managers and teams
- Help develop sustainable income generation and business planning
- Deputise for the Chief Executive when required
This role will initially line manage:
- Finance Team (2 staff / 1 FTE)
- Fundraising Manager (0.4 FTE)
- Marketing & Membership Manager (1 FTE)
You may also supervise volunteers and represent the organisation externally at meetings and events.
What We’re Looking For
Essential experience & skills
- Significant senior-level finance and operational management experience
- Strong understanding of charity accounting and governance
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial controls
- Proven line management and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work strategically while delivering practical operational results
- Confidence working with Trustees and stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative, resilient, and proactive approach
To Apply
Please send a covering letter and CV . Further application details can be found in the recruitmen packt which is displayed under the recruitment section of our website . Please ensure you also complete and return our Equality Monitoring Form with your application.
The closing date for applications is 12pm, Tuesday 14th July 2026. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role, please contact Dave Green, CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£75,000 per annum
Fixed term (8 months)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of the Finance Business Partnering Team.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the team responsible for organisational financial planning and analysis, partnering with budget holders across the organisation and delivering vital and timely information and analysis to support key strategic decisions and the delivery of the strategic plan.
The ideal candidate is someone who has successfully managed a similar Finance Business Partnering /FP&A team with a track record in effective partnering with income-generating teams and in building a high-performing team that provides insight and constructive challenge.
Act now and visit the website via the aply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6 July 2026.
Interview date: TBC via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
- excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
- outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
- impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
- the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

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The Accountant, Europe supports RAP’s international finance operations across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities, contributing to accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective grants financial management. This role partners with operations, payroll providers, external accountants, auditors, and banking institutions to support a complex global nonprofit environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who is comfortable operating across multi-currency environments, managing VAT and intercompany activity, improving financial processes, and supporting international compliance requirements. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys both operational accounting and building scalable financial practices within a mission-driven organization.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the month-end and year end close across multiple entities.
- Prepare internal financial reports (cash flow, P&L, and departmental breakdowns).
- Assist with reporting under multiple accounting frameworks, including local GAAP (particularly applicable to Belgium), US GAAP or IFRS.
- Manage intercompany billing, reconciliations, and settlements across global entities.
- Prepare and review VAT calculations and support VAT compliance across European jurisdictions.
- Support grants accounting, including tracking restricted funding, preparing financial reports for funders, and ensuring alignment between grant budgets and actuals.
- Provide documentation and support during external audits.
- Support annual audit and tax preparation processes and responses to auditor inquiries.
- Coordinate with international banking partners for fund transfers, account monitoring, and reconciliation.
- Collaborate with external partners on foreign entity accounting and ensure local compliance.
- Assist in international payroll coordination by verifying time and payroll data and working with third-party providers.
- Track and reconcile payroll entries, including tax filings and benefit deductions, in multiple jurisdictions.
- Maintain RAP’s accounting software (Sage Intacct) and expense management platform (Nexonia), ensuring data integrity.
- Participate in process improvements and documentation of financial workflows.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in nonprofit, international NGO, consulting, or professional services environments strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing VAT accounting and compliance within Europe (particularly ASBLs in Belgium) required
- Experience with grants accounting or funder reporting in a nonprofit or similar environment
- Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency environments
- Exposure to more than one accounting framework, such as local GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP
- Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Experience with international finance and accounting principles and compliance (e.g., US, UK, EU).
- Professional fluency in English required, fluency in Dutch, French and other global languages preferred
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- UK: £55K–£70K
- Belgium/Netherlands: €65K–€80K
- Plus benefits in alignment with RAP’s current regional benefits packages.
INTERESTED?
Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter no later than June 30.
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Would you like to use your financial expertise to help Tearfund reach its goal of ending global poverty?
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to support the Senior International Accountants as part of the Global Controllers team.
You will provide an integrated, high quality and effective financial accounting and reporting support to country and regional offices, responding on all aspects of finance, focusing on operational programmes, institutionally funded projects and appeals.
You will be a self- starter with excellent communication skills and a passion to make a difference.
We are looking for someone with:
- A professional accountancy qualification
- Experience managing institutionally donor-funded projects and reporting
- Expertise in fund accounting within complex, multi-currency environments
- Substantial experience working with accounting
software and online systems - Experience of working cross-culturally
As an International Accountant you will have the opportunity to carry out training for country and regional finance staff as needs require. You will Identify opportunities for streamlining, improving, and contextualising global financial practices and contribute to financial management, year-end through collaborating with the Global Finance Team.
Does this sound like you? Could you be Tearfund's next International Accountant?
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office at least 2 days a month as well as attend team and corporate events in agreement with your line manager. The Finance team's office days are the last two Wednesdays of each month at the Teddington office.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Somerset House, London, although flexible and hybrid working are encouraged
Application Deadline: 12 July 2026
Please note:
- We may close the advert sooner if we receive a high volume of applications)
- All finance roles within the charity require a DBS check (basic)
Blue Marine's Mission
The Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean. Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the ocean protected by 2030 and the whole ocean sustainably managed. We support low-impact fishing and equitable use of the ocean and address overfishing – one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.
We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity; we look forward to hearing from you.
The Role
This role heads the Project Finance team and ensures it continues to support Blue Marine effectively as the organisation grows in scale and complexity. It also oversees the full financial journey of Blue Marine’s project partners, from due diligence and legal agreements through to strong financial oversight and accurate reporting. A key part of the role is building the financial and operational capacity of partners, helping partners scale their conservation impact through improved financial management and operational effectiveness.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance, the successful candidate will:
- Oversee and develop the Project Finance team, setting clear priorities, high standards and effective ways of working.
- Drive the strategic direction of the Project Finance function as Blue Marine’s portfolio grows in scale and complexity.
- Maintain high-level oversight of project budgets, delivery partners, donor requirements, financial risks and reporting obligations across the portfolio.
- Oversee the end-to-end financial journey of project partners, from due diligence and legal agreements through to ensuring timely and accurate reporting is received.
- Ensure high-quality, timely project reporting, budget monitoring, audit evidence and donor compliance, with fit-for-purpose processes followed consistently.
- Provide insight, challenge and analysis to support strategic decisions and funding proposals.
- Lead Blue Marine’s work to build the operational capacity of international project partners, including through some international travel.
- Champion practical improvements to systems and ways of working, building on an existing culture of continuous improvement.
- Provide hands-on support during peak reporting periods while maintaining senior oversight.
- Represent Finance with credibility and integrity across Blue Marine and with external partners and funders.
- Deputise for the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance where appropriate.
- Contribute to wider organisational priorities as a member of the senior management team.
- Uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally.
This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks from time to time.
Skills and experience required
Essential
- Significant senior experience in project finance, programme finance or commercial finance, with responsibility for complex budgets, reporting and risk.
- Strong track record of overseeing large and complex portfolios, including financial reporting, audit evidence, and contractual or donor compliance requirements and risk management.
- Experience of improving finance systems, reporting tools or organisational processes during a period of growth or change.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, policies and processes, with the ability to apply sound judgement in a practical and proportionate way.
- Experience of working with external partners to improve financial processes, reporting and operational effectiveness.
- Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to set clear priorities and improve ways of working.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility and constructive relationships with colleagues, funders and external partners.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-moving environment.
Desired
- Qualified accountant, or equivalent senior-level financial experience.
- Experience of working with Microsoft-based systems, including Power Platform tools such as Power BI.
- Experience of bringing structure, clarity and strong financial discipline to complex or evolving organisations.
- Experience of working with international partners across different legal, operational or cultural contexts.
- An understanding of, or interest in, the environmental, conservation or charitable sector.
You may also...
Have the following personal qualities:
- Calm, practical and solutions-focused
- Collaborative, supportive and confident working across teams
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with a willingness to get into the detail when needed
- Good judgement, integrity and discretion
- Passion for, and commitment to, the ocean or another environmental cause
Why us?
This is a great opportunity for you to join our inspirational team and be part of making a difference!
We offer a great salary in addition to a generous benefits package.
We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments. We also recognise our head office is in London and currently offer an optional annual subsidy, which is available to employees committed to attending the office regularly on a weekly basis.
Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!
Please note
We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help.
We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.
We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us.
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Natural History Museum
Senior Finance Business Partner
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)
Hybrid working: 3 days a week in the office based in South Kensington
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s most iconic visitor attractions and a globally respected scientific research centre. Home to over 80 million specimens, we are uniquely placed to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our planet today. Each year we welcome more than five million visitors, inspiring people to care about the natural world.
As we work towards our ambitious strategy leading up to our 150th anniversary in 2031, we are seeking a talented and driven finance professional to play a critical role in supporting major capital programmes and shaping financial decision-making across the organisation.
This is a high-profile and impactful role where you will partner with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and robust financial analysis to support both strategic and operational decisions.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a central role in supporting the Museum’s capital programmes, including the NHM150 portfolio.
You will lead on financial planning, modelling and analysis, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting to support decision-making across complex, multi-year projects.
Working closely with senior leaders, project teams and external stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor—bringing commercial insight, financial rigour and strategic thinking to drive successful outcomes.
This role combines technical excellence, leadership and strong stakeholder engagement, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and organisational impact.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead financial support for major capital programmes, providing robust modelling and scenario analysis
- Deliver insightful analysis of costs, risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making
- Produce detailed financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Own the development and management of programme budgets and forecasts
- Oversee cashflow forecasting and ensure alignment with wider organisational financial planning
- Ensure accuracy of income, expenditure and accounting treatment across projects
Business Partnering & Leadership
- Build strong relationships with project teams, senior stakeholders and external partners
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear and accessible financial insight
- Present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences
- Line manage and develop two Finance Business Partners
Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Support risk management processes, including financial risk and contingency planning
- Enhance financial processes, controls and reporting tools
- Collaborate with development teams on funding applications and financial reporting requirements
About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong business partnering experience and a track record of supporting complex programmes or projects.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in senior finance business partnering roles with large or complex budgets
- Strong financial modelling, analysis and advanced Excel skills
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
- Proven ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
- Strong leadership skills, including experience managing and developing team members
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience in the charity, museum or not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential.
Key benefits include:
- 27.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
- Discounts across Museum shops, cafés and local venues
- Free or discounted access to museums and cultural institutions
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and support
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The Natural History Museum are partnering exclusively with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn on the recruitment of this role. Please reach out to Iain to discuss in more detail
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Interim Project Manager – Finance Systems (Business Central SaaS Migration)
Location: London (hybrid working)
Contract: Interim (initial 3-6 months)
Day Rate: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP
A well-known and highly respected cultural organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to lead a critical finance systems transformation programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the migration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central from an on-premises environment to Business Central SaaS (Cloud), ensuring a smooth transition while supporting the organisation through a period of change within the finance function.
The role will initially require a full-time commitment (5 days per week) and will combine project leadership with broader finance support responsibilities. As the project progresses, the requirement may reduce to approximately 3 days per week, with the focus shifting primarily to the successful delivery of the Business Central SaaS implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end migration from on-premises Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to Business Central SaaS.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, issues and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinate internal teams, external implementation partners and third-party suppliers.
- Ensure data migration, testing, user acceptance and go-live activities are effectively planned and executed.
- Work closely with finance and operational teams to review and optimise processes as part of the migration.
- Provide additional finance leadership and operational support during a period of reduced capacity within the finance team.
- Support business continuity across key finance activities where required.
- Deliver training, documentation and post-implementation support to ensure successful adoption of the new platform.
Candidate Profile
We are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations or upgrades.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex systems projects to time and budget.
- Experience managing migrations from on-premises systems to cloud-based environments.
- A strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
- The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience working within not-for-profit, arts, cultural or membership organisations would be advantageous, though not essential.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a technology transformation within a values-led organisation with a strong public profile. You will have the autonomy to shape the project approach, work closely with senior stakeholders and make a lasting impact on the organisation's finance systems and operational effectiveness.
Role Background
Bradford District and Craven is a diverse area with both significant strengths and complex challenges, where the VCSE sector plays a vital role in supporting communities. Bradford District & Craven Mind (BDC Mind) is a key charity working in partnership to deliver impactful services and drive positive change.
Following a period of growth, we are looking for a Head of Finance to strengthen governance, financial planning, and long-term resilience. The postholder will lead a three-person finance function, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong systems, compliance, and effective budget management.
As part of the senior leadership team, the role requires technical expertise and strong communication skills to help the organisation respond to a changing funding environment and maximise its impact across the district.
Role Purpose
You are responsible for ensuring the financial health of the organisation and that all financial, legal and required operational standards and obligations are met. You lead and deliver the day-to-day operational finance functions to meet the needs of the business.
Role Outcomes
- Oversee the delivery of day-to-day financial operations efficiently and effectively ensuring appropriate records and systems remain up to date and accurate.
- Reviewing the company's financial status, performance and cash position to identify areas for potential improvement, including risk management.
- Managing financial third parties to ensure accurate transactions and annual submissions.
- Delivering accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and actionable insight.
- Producing high-quality annual accounts and successfully managing the annual audit processes.
- Supporting the development, review and management of annual budgets in line with the operational plan.
- Contributing to funding submissions/bids and project plans to ensure appropriate and robust financial information is provided.
- Overseeing accurate and timely monthly payroll process involving management of internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Supporting senior colleagues and the Board with clear, reliable information and reports.
- Staying up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
- Establishing, maintaining and refining financial policies and procedures for the company.
- Ensure full compliance with Charity SORP, statutory reporting, and relevant regulation
- Stay up to date with financial legislation and changes to ensure BDC Mindmeets all requirements in a planned and timely manner.
- Supporting the completion of returns to Companies House and Charity Commission, plus any other statutory reporting identified.
- Leading your team in alignment with our aims, objectives, policies, core values and the standards set out in out Employee Handbook.
- Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role.
- Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.
- Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.



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1. Background
Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery.
2. Purpose of the Role
The Senior Finance Officer leads financial control, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting for Osman Consulting's project support role. The post ensures that financial information is accurate, timely, well documented, and compliant with contractual and internal requirements.
3.Terms of Reference
- Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Finance Manager
- Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns
- Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements
- Full time/Part time: Full Time
4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
Budget management and control
- Maintain project budgets, budget lines, forecasts, and expenditure tracking tools for management use.
- Monitor expenditure against approved allocations and identify variances, burn-rate concerns, or unsupported cost movements requiring management action.
- Support financial planning and provide management with clear financial visibility for decision-making.
Financial Documentation and reporting
- Review financial records, supporting documents, reconciliations, and payment-related files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare periodic financial reports, summaries, and management updates in the required format and within agreed deadlines.
- Coordinate with the Sudan Finance Officer to obtain complete and accurate field finance information and supporting documentation.
Internal Control and Compliance
- Ensure that payment controls, authorisation workflows, segregation of duties, document retention, and audit trail requirements are followed.
- Support audit preparation and respond to internal or external financial review queries as assigned.
- Flag any suspected non-compliance, fraud risk, or weak supporting documentation immediately through the appropriate escalation channel.
5. Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- At least 5 years of relevant project finance, donor compliance, experience, or NGO financial management.
- Good understanding of financial control and audit-readiness requirements.
- Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
6. Core Competencies
- Financial discipline and accuracy
- Confidential handling of information
- Analytical thinking.
- Service orientation and teamwork
7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics
The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations.
The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders.
Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Project Manager
Salary: £61,000
1 year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time
Hybrid working – 2 days in office
Location: Central London
A prestigious scientific institution with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Finance Project Manager to join its finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead high-impact finance projects and play a key role in enhancing financial processes, reporting, and risk management within an organisation dedicated to advancing knowledge, research and innovation for the benefit of society.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems and Projects, the Finance Project Manager will lead on the delivery of finance projects that improve the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of financial operations across the organisation.
You will work closely with senior finance leadership to support strategic decision-making by developing enhanced reporting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering process and system improvements. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure finance initiatives are well understood and successfully embedded.
You will oversee projects that span financial and non-financial reporting, fund accounting, and systems optimisation, while contributing to investment reporting, governance processes, and risk management frameworks. This position offers exposure to a wide range of finance activities within a complex and intellectually stimulating environment, where innovation, accuracy and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Key Priorities:
- Lead the delivery of finance projects to improve processes, systems and reporting capabilities
- Enhance financial and non-financial reporting, including KPIs and impact measures
- Support fund accounting, restricted fund reporting and donor compliance requirements
- Contribute to investment reporting and governance, including liaison with external managers
- Drive process reviews and system improvements across finance and procurement functions
- Strengthen financial controls, policies and risk management frameworks
- Engage stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of finance initiatives
- Support preparation of papers for senior committees and governance forums
About You
We are seeking a CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong background in financial reporting, project delivery, and continuous improvement within a complex organisation.
You will bring:
- A proven track record in delivering finance projects, process improvements or transformation initiatives
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance
- Experience in risk management, internal controls or audit environments
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to improving systems, processes and governance
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Desirable experience includes exposure to legacy administration, Board-level reporting, or finance systems such as Xledger or Vena.
This role would suit someone who thrives on delivering change, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated by working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation and excellence
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Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Day Rate: £300-£350 a day
3-6 Months
Are you a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in a true business partnering role within a large and complex organisation?
We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a well-established organisation undergoing continued development and transformation. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, planning and support.
Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and strategic financial planning, helping leaders make informed decisions and ensuring resources are utilised effectively.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with senior budget holders to provide financial advice, challenge and support.
- Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process for designated business areas.
- Producing monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reports.
- Supporting financial planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Developing financial models, business cases and costing analyses to support strategic initiatives.
- Assisting with year-end processes, audit requirements and financial compliance.
- Delivering financial training and guidance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and reporting.
- Building strong relationships across the organisation to promote effective financial management and accountability.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- An experienced Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar finance professional.
- Comfortable working within a large, complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.
- Highly analytical with strong financial modelling and problem-solving skills.
- An excellent communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Proactive, organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
- Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis.
- Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data.
Desirable Experience
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:
- Higher education, public sector, not-for-profit or similarly complex environments.
- Process improvement and business transformation projects.
- Costing, pricing and business case development.
What's on Offer?
- The opportunity to work in a highly visible and influential finance role.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
If you are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and helping organisations make better decisions through financial insight, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane
About the role
This is a senior leader role and will play a key role in delivering financial strategy, having oversight of the charity’s finance function, and working with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the charity’s long-term financial security. The role requires excellent accountancy skills, as well as previous experience in overseeing a range of finance functions and managing a team. You will oversee the charity’s financial accounts and reporting; bookkeeping and processing; budget and forecasts; and bank accounts. You will manage a full-time Finance Manager, who has two direct reports and a Senior Finance Officer who oversees tutor and staff payroll. You will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues. You will be willing to learn and have a can-do attitude.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with significant professional experience across a range of areas within finance. Your work will be accurate, efficient, and transparent, setting the standard within the Finance Team. You will be comfortable working with colleagues across the charity to implement cost controls, and to collect and report on financial data. You will regularly present this data to senior members of staff, including at the quarterly Board of Trustees meetings and the charity’s Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees. You will be an adept project manager, able to coordinate actions, track progress and deliver results, alongside having strong attention to detail and people skills. Candidates for this role should be comfortable working in a busy, efficient and high-performing team.
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club Team at a time when we are moving into the delivery of our new Backing Brilliance strategy, with a commitment to financial sustainability. Over the course of the Join the Club strategy we had focused on developing new areas of work utilising a planned strategic reserves fund. Despite a challenging external environment, we are now in a position with the support of our fundraising revenue that our programmes have reached an economy of scale for long-term financial sustainability.
We are excited to meet candidates who want to join us on this journey.
About you
The role will best suit someone who
- Essential - Qualified accountant of a recognised accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Essential – Experience of managing accounts of £2m+
- Essential - Knowledge of accounting requirements, terminology, and processes, including UK GAAP
- Essential - Knowledge of financial controls and understanding of best practice
- Essential - Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to demonstrate strict confidentiality
- Essential - Ability to manage external financial relationships, e.g., bank, debtors, auditors
- Essential - Ability to use relevant software packages, e.g., Xero, Excel
- Essential – Experience of line management
- Highly desirable - Knowledge of charity-specific reporting requirements
- Desirable – Significant experience in an accounting or other relevant financial role
- Desirable - Knowledge of charity-specific reporting requirements
- Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
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Earth Trust is looking for a Finance Director to help shape the next stage of our development as a place-based environmental charity with growing ambition, increasing complexity and a powerful mission.
Based at Wittenham Clumps in Oxfordshire, Earth Trust cares for farmland, woodland, meadows, wetlands and community reserves, connecting people with nature and demonstrating how people and the natural world can thrive together. Our work brings together public engagement, learning, nature-friendly farming, partnerships and commercial activity in support of our charitable purpose.
This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. Alongside our established charitable work, we are delivering Gateway to Nature — a major programme to improve access, enhance the visitor experience and support growth in sustainable earned income. We need a Finance Director who can ensure this ambition is underpinned by clear, robust and commercially sound financial thinking.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, senior colleagues and Trustees to shape organisational direction, strengthen financial planning and ensure resources are aligned with impact. You will provide strategic financial insight, constructive challenge and practical support across the organisation.
You will lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, audit, financial governance, risk, reserves and controls. You will also support business cases, financial models, capital project oversight, trading activity and commercial decision-making.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained in a charity or similarly complex organisation. You will bring strong technical finance skills, sound judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Just as importantly, you will be collaborative, values-led and motivated by the opportunity to use finance as an enabler of environmental and social impact.
This role will suit someone who combines strategic leadership with a practical, hands-on approach, and who enjoys helping colleagues build financial confidence, accountability and discipline.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable and what attracts you to the role to by Sunday 21st June.

