Finance Manager
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day/week in the office (South London)
Pay: £24.72 per hour plus £2.98 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to a full-time annual salary of £45,000)
Hours: 3 to 5 days/week (core hours of 10:00-16:00)
Duration: 3 months
Charity People are delighted to be working with a Trust based in Crystal Palace, responsible for the management of one of London's most historic and vibrant green spaces. The park is home to woodlands, lakes, playgrounds, heritage assets, and cultural landmarks, welcoming thousands of visitors every year. They are seeking an Finance Manager to provide stability and oversight during a period of transition.
This is a hands-on role with a broad remit, ideal for an experienced finance professional who is confident working in a small team and happy to balance financial management with some office administration and oversight responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Finance (approx. 70%)
- Manage the effective running of the Finance function, including weekly supplier payments and the month-end close process.
- Oversee accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, VAT tracking, inter-company transactions, and journals.
- Lead the budgeting process and produce accurate management accounts for the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
- Provide financial information for fundraising, bids, and reporting against restricted and unrestricted income.
- Support income generation activities with financial projections and advice.
- Ensure value for money and compliance with policies and financial regulations.
HR, IT & Administration (approx. 30%)
- Line manage the Finance & Administrative Officer.
- Coordinate HR tasks such as payroll, recruitment, and maintaining staff records.
- Oversee office administration, IT systems, contracts, and service providers.
- Maintain effective digital file management and accurate records.
About You
- Recognised accounting qualification (AAT or above).
- Experience working in the charity sector with knowledge of charity SORP, company accounts, and restricted/unrestricted income.
- Proficient in financial systems (Xero desirable) and Excel.
- Experience managing small group accounts and line management responsibility.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working across finance and operations.
How to Apply
Please apply as soon as possible, as applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Closing date: Wednesday 17th September at 17:00
There will be a one round interview via Teams on Friday 19th September.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the charity supporting communities of all backgrounds to enjoy being in, on and around water safely, to secure their new Director of Income Generation and Engagement.
RLSS UK has a proud history of helping to reduce the number of lives lost to drowning through the fantastic work undertaken by their volunteers, staff, trustees, and members who advocate for and promote water safety in the communities they serve. The charity utilises their extensive, world-leading knowledge of water safety and training in developing a comprehensive range of vocational qualifications and a series of awards and education programmes, which all have the ultimate aim of preventing drowning and stopping unnecessary loss of life. Their portfolio includes the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) - the premier lifeguard training programme.
The Director of Income Generation and Engagement will be responsible for diversifying and developing RLSS UK’s income streams, predominately through fundraising. The role will also be accountable for strengthening and developing the RLSS UK brand, increasing visibility, growing engagement levels and income through enhanced presence and public awareness. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and implement an organisation wide income generation and engagement strategy, which is aligned with organisational goals and aimed at providing long-term and sustainable income sources. Growing and fostering a high performing and motivated team, with excellent working relationships across the organisation, will be key.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in fundraising/income generation roles in a not-for-profit context.
- Track record of delivery at strategic and operational business level, and able to translate strategic vision into clear direction for the organisation.
- Experience in and/or understanding of operating in a commercially motivated environment embracing wide income generation opportunities.
- Track record of managing teams, both salaried and volunteers, to deliver income targets, and with a proven ability to recruit, train and monitor performance.
- Experience of budget creation and management.
We are seeking an individual with excellent communications skills, including negotiation and influencing skills and a high level of integrity, dependability, and personal drive.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Worcester / Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office per week
Closing date: 15 September 2025
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 23 September prior to shortlist submission on 24 September.
Interviews with RLSS UK:
- 1st stage: 3rd October 2025 (virtual)
- 2nd stage: 16th October 2025 (in person)