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Prospectus are delighted to working exclusively with our client in their search for a Senior Finance Officer.
 
The organisation is a leading local conservation charity dedicated to protecting and restoring nature, inspiring people to connect with wildlife, and tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. The charity manages nature reserves, delivers habitat restoration projects, and advocates for wildlife across counties.
 
This Senior Finance Officer role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. The salary banding for this role is between £35,000-£38,500, dependent on level of experience. This is also a hybrid role where they would like the postholder to attend the Leicestershire office 3 days a week.
 
The charity are looking for a self-motivated and communicative finance professional to support with ensuring smooth running of financial operations and support with decision making. You will also ensure to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant charity, financial, and tax regulations.
 
You will prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior management and trustees. You will monitor budgets and forecasts, process invoices, expenditure, and bank reconciliations. You will manage and maintain the Trust’s finance system (Sage). You will look to continuously evolve financial processes and procedures. You will also support with the administration of restricted funds, grants, and project budgets, including reporting to funders.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification. You will have experience in a similar finance role, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. You will have a strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar packages). You will also have demonstrable experience using Microsoft Excel and excellent attention to detail.
 
You will have an understanding of charity finance, in particular restricted and unrestricted funding. You will be a strong communicator, who can work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and present financial information in a clear manner.
 
Desirably, you will have experience supporting financial reporting for externally funded projects (e.g. National Lottery Heritage Fund). You will also have knowledge of SORP and charity accounting standards.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out!

The Food Foundation is an award winning charity with a vision of a sustainable food system which delivers health and well-being for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. We believe that embracing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success and the positive impact we make. 

We are looking for an experienced financial leader who is a self-motivated, approachable, adaptable and resourceful team player for this hands-on role. You will be able to work under pressure and react quickly and calmly when needed, with excellent analytical and communications skills.

This crucial and hands on role will be responsible for the timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation. Working closely with the whole team and its stakeholders, you will be exposed to all areas of our work, playing a critical role in our delivery of impact. As part of the Senior Management team, you will work towards the continued development of our organisation aligned to our strategy. You will report to the Executive Director and line manage the Operations Manager.

This is a part time role from 20-25 hours per week. This is a hybrid role requiring at least 2 days per week in our office in
Brixton 

For further information please view our full job pack which you can find attached. 

Are you a hands-on, collaborative finance professional who enjoys working with purpose and autonomy? Momentum Children’s Charity is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join our warm, ambitious team and oversee our day-to-day finances as we continue to grow.

You’ll maintain accurate records, manage income and expenditure across multiple platforms, support our Director of Finance and Operations with budget monitoring, and help ensure our processes are robust and efficient. This role is ideal for someone with experience in charity or SME finance who wants to balance meaningful work with flexible working.

We offer:

• £38,000–42,000 FTE depending on experience (pro rata for 25 hrs per week)
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• A values-led, inclusive team culture
• A chance to make a genuine impact in a small, growing charity

• Role overview

• Financial Management and Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all income and expenditure, including reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and restricted funds.
• Process sales invoices, accounts receivable, and income from multiple platforms (Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal, Fundraise Up, etc.).
• Manage accounts payable including invoice approval workflows, payment runs, and supplier records.

• Reporting and Analysis

• Produce and circulate weekly budget holder reports, resolving any variances or queries.
• Support the Director of Finance and Operations with quarterly management accounts, budget monitoring, and preparation for year-end processes and audits.
• Assist with reconciliation of the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and deferred income.

• Gift Aid and Compliance

• Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC and ensure accurate record-keeping in line with charity policy.
• Maintain and update restricted income records and allocation files, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

• Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main finance contact across departments, supporting budget holders with financial queries.
• Provide finance induction and support to new starters.
• Support the Fundraising and Family Support teams on event finance (cash handling, floats, expense processing, reconciliation).
• Confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders including budget holders, suppliers, and auditors.

• Systems, Processes and Improvements

• Champion effective financial controls, help embed a culture of strong financial management, and continuously improve finance systems and processes.
• Ensure secure and well-organised storage of financial records, in line with retention policies.
• Support and supervise the Finance Assistant, including line management, development, and training as needed.

• Other

• Provide ad hoc financial support to the Director of Finance and Operations.
• Be adaptable and open to change in line with the charity’s strategic growth and development plans.

Head of Finance – 6-month FTC - Global Non-Profit | Strategic Leadership | International Scope
 

I am delighted to be working with a respected international NGO to find a dynamic Head of Finance – a pivotal leadership role supporting global financial strategy and operations across multiple regions. This is an immediate start, London based hybrid role (4 days per month in the office), on a FTC for an initial 6-months.

The Opportunity:
Reporting into the Finance Director, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of regional and country-level finance teams. You’ll drive performance, strengthen systems, and act as a trusted advisor to both finance and programme leads across the organisation.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting & analysis

• Leading multi-country finance teams

• Driving compliance, audit, and internal controls

• Overseeing operational finance (AP, AR, payroll, cashflow)

• Building strong relationships with donors, partners & internal stakeholders

• Enhancing systems, reporting tools, and financial processes

About You:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• Proven track record in financial leadership, ideally in complex, international environments

• Strong people manager with cross-cultural experience

• Adept at balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery

• NGO or donor-funded experience is a strong plus

• Must have the right to work in your current location

Why It’s Exciting:
This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation doing impactful work on a global scale. You’ll lead in a role with influence, visibility, and the chance to make lasting change.

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

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

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

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

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

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum

Reports to: Finance Manager

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

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential:

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

 Preferred:

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

 Other skills and attributes:

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

ScreenSkills offers benefits including: 

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

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

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Senior Finance Business Partner as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’. 

About the role

You’ll lead and develop a high performing business partnering team of 2, that empower key stakeholders across the organisation to make strategic decisions through timely and insightful financial analysis. 

As  a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your own business areas, you’ll provide high-quality financial analysis and insight, driving team performance and ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources. You’ll continuously foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive the charity's mission forward.

What you’ll do

• Manage and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners, ensuring their professional growth and the effective delivery of financial support across the charity.
• Set the standard for and provide high-level financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to senior leaders and department heads to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Oversee strategic and financial performance through analysing variances,  trends, modelling, and scenario planning,  providing recommendations and challenges alongside financial strategies to  ensure departments adhere to budgets and financial targets. 
• Lead the team on the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts and annual accounts, ensuring that financial plans reflect the charity’s priorities and strategies.

What you’ll bring

• CCAB recognised professional accounting qualification with proven experience working as finance business partner in a complex organisation 
• Experience in managing and developing a team, with a focus on driving high performance and fostering collaboration. 
• Proven experience in a finance business partner role, with experience managing a team of finance professionals. 
• Strong ability to provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior leadership, translating financial data into actionable plans.

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Finance Manager 

Permanent Contract, full time 37.5 hours a week, hybrid working

Salary £39,319 per annum, increasing by annual increments to £44,279

Are you passionate about babies and young children having the best start in life?

HENRY is an innovative, dynamic, and ambitious charity delivering life-changing impact for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of our charity. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing payroll, handling VAT returns, and driving continuous improvement in our financial and operational processes. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting, providing essential insights to our Lead Managers, and contributing to the overall financial health of HENRY. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and develop members of our finance team.

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for process improvement and team leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills to make a significant impact within a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Closing date:  11th August 2025

Interviews: 20th August 2025 in person at our National Office in Eynsham

Transform Europe Network (TEN) exists today to partner with Christians in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, to share the gospel and see lives transformed. TEN is celebrating 60 years of ministry this year and currently works in 10 countries supporting around 60 churches and projects. Our committed team do this through empowering, equipping, resourcing, and supporting our partners in their ministries of compassion, evangelism and church planting. 

Due to our Finance and Data Manager moving on, we are inviting applications for the position of Senior Finance and Operations Manager at Transform Europe Network.

We are looking for someone with a desire to work with a leading organisation, working in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. We need someone excited by this opportunity who will manage and develop the financial, data and operations side of the organisation.

Could you be part of our story, enabling TEN to develop as an organisation? Do you have a desire to play your part in God's plan for the world as we serve our partners in Europe? You may be the person we are looking for.

If you are interested in the role then please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Salary £38,000 - £40,000 + 7% employers pension contribution

Duration: Permanent

37.5 hours per week (full-time)

We are looking for someone who:

· Will be committed to the vision of TEN to work alongside Christians to see lives transformed in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

• Can lead and develop the financial, operations and data work at TEN.
• Has financial and accounting experience.
• Has a strong understanding of financial planning and principles.
• Has experience of producing financial reports for small organisations.
• Has experience with CRM systems.
• Has experience of managing people.
• Has strong IT skills including proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work to deadlines.

Key tasks will include:

• Financial management of Transform Europe Network.
• Oversight of TEN’s data and CRM systems.
• Management of the Finance Administrator and Communications Officer.
• Oversight of the TEN office and office support services.
• Working with the CEO to help the strategic development of the organisation.
• Deputising for the CEO when required.

In order to perform this role, it is essential that the post holder is in full sympathy with the aims and goals of TEN. To that end he/she must be a committed Christian (able to agree with the organisation’s statement of faith) and able to fully participate in spiritual activities whilst carrying out the responsibilities of Senior Finance and Operations Manager.

The role is hybrid with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work in the office three days per week.

Application deadline: Friday 5th September.  Interviews: Monday 15th September.

Join Portraits of Recovery (PORe) as Operations and Finance Manager and Drive Social Change with Art

Portraits of Recovery (PORe) is a pioneering visual arts charity based in Manchester and is the UK’s only visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use. Dedicated to fostering inclusion and systemic change for individuals and communities in recovery from substance use.

Through the transformative power of contemporary visual art, we collaborate with leading artists and Recoverists to challenge stigma, open new conversations about addiction and recovery, and empower marginalised communities. As the UK’s only contemporary visual arts organisation working within this field, we are committed to ensuring that recovery is recognised as a health, social, and cultural issue, driving change through creativity and engagement.

As Operations and Finance Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping PORe’s future, ensuring our long-term sustainability, and driving impactful organisational development. You will work closely with the Director & CEO to enhance our operations, administration, and financial management while leading a small team to support the delivery of our Business Plan. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic business processes, support PORe’s artistic programming, and play an integral role in our fundraising efforts. If you’re passionate about activism and believe in the power of art to change lives, we invite you to be part of this transformative movement.

You’ll be looking after a small team, and the administrative, and financial aspects of the organisation. You’ll also be inputting into funding bids, helping with data collection, and coming up with creative income generating opportunities to help us grow. As a small company, this role would be perfect for someone ambitious, looking to help shape and grow our organisation even further.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Director & CEO in strategic, financial, and organisational development.
• Play a senior management role, overseeing operations, administration, financial processes, and governance.
• Manage and support a small team to effectively deliver PORe’s Business Plan.
• Ensure efficient business activities, including HR and data collection processes.
• Oversee financial management, including budget control, reporting, and compliance.
• Support delivery of public programming and contribute to project development.
• Collaborate on fundraising initiatives, including bid writing.
• Represent PORe in meetings with funders, stakeholders, and key partners.
• Manage organisational governance, including trustee meetings and board development.
• Lead risk management, policy updates, safeguarding, health & safety, and diversity initiatives.
• Oversee IT systems, digital security, and business continuity planning.
• Drive internal communication, staff recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with charity and company law, funding agreements, and legal obligations.

At PORe, we value diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of recovery. If you meet even half of the requirements, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and skills could contribute significantly to our mission.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment process. We seek to build a team that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early submissions. Join us in shaping a future where art and recovery intersect to create lasting impact.

• Application deadline: Friday, 15 August
• Interview notification: Friday, 22 August
• Planned interview date: Monday, 1 September
• Planned start date (subject to satisfactory references): TBC 

At Stewardship, we are passionate about equipping the Church and Christian charities with the financial tools and guidance they need to thrive. 

We are now looking for a dedicated Accounts Examiner to join our growing team. This is more than just a technical role — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting Christian organisations in their mission through expert financial insight and care.

This is an opportunity to work for a growing team, working to support churches and Christian charities through finance and play a significant part in driving forward our mission and to continue to build our capability as a dynamic Accounts Examination Team serving a range of clients including churches and other Christian charities.

The role will involve the preparation and / or the examination of accounts which will be prepared in one of two formats – receipts and payments or accruals. The role holder will be able to work on their own initiative but also be an effective team player.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

• Active membership of local church congregation.

• An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

The Organisation

An independent think-tank based in London. Their income is derived from donations, grants, and memberships.

The Job

We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Responsibilities include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.

The Person

We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs. The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.

What's in it for you?

The organisation offers approximately 29 days' annual leave (plus public holidays), pension salary exchange, an employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment. The salary for this role is £55,000 - £62,000 per year, dependent on experience. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract (likelihood of extension depending on funding) with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.

Please apply now to be considered!

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Role: Finance & CRM Administrator

Reporting to: Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the Directors/Fundraising team

Purpose of job: To work with the Finance and Fundraising teams to provide excellent finance, CRM & other systems administration. This will support income generation, research, data capture and information security throughout the Museum. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, managing and maintaining a CRM database of contacts, supporting other digital systems, and some general administrative duties including IT support.

Working pattern: 35 hours per week, usually worked from 10 – 6pm. Flexible/hybrid working offered for up 40% of hours to be worked from home.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,000-£30,000pa depending on experience

Who we are looking for

Are you fascinated by data with an excellent grasp on finance, IT and digital systems? Are you interested in the role financial, CRM & other digital systems play in how arts organisations and cultural projects are managed? Are you looking to take the next step in your arts finance, administration or fundraising career?

The Foundling Museum is transforming how digital systems underpin the foundations of this small but mighty Museum and charity. The position of Finance & CRM Administrator sits at the heart of this continued transition, following the successful implementation and migration to Shopify, Xero & Beacon CRM which began in 2023.

This new role is essential to the success of the Finance & Fundraising teams, in providing effective finance and CRM administration support. The Finance and CRM Administrator will support income generation activities including fundraising and venue hire, as well as playing a vital role in keeping the Museum’s accounting systems working effectively.

This includes processing all types of financial transactions on Xero and maintaining records on Beacon. You will work as a key part of both teams supporting the Museum’s strategy through the provision of high quality financial & other data, and the maintenance of the underlying systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong financial skills, an attention to detail, and a flair for collaborative working and information management. You will be looking to expand your skillset and make a tangible impact on our work,

through the effective use & development of the main systems underpining our financial strategy & income generation.

Key objectives

· Supporting the Finance team with accurate & timely processing & reconciling of all types of Museum transactions & ledgers including sales, purchases, banking & cash.

· Continue ongoing migration of supporter and customer data to Beacon CRM, working with all teams

· Support all staff with SharePoint migration project ensuring effective record management

· Continue seeking opportunities to improve the use of our digital systems to increase organisational efficiencies & income generation

Key responsibilities

Finance

· Raise sales invoices

· Process credit card transactions

· Credit control & reconciliation of the sales ledger

· Financial management of shop takings

· Process bank & cash transactions

· Bank reconciliations

· Produce financial reports & other ad hoc duties as required by the Financial Controller

· Gift Aid Claims support

· Training in and promoting use of XERO to staff

CRM Administration

· Maintain and update Beacon with all fundraising transactions including applications, prospects, & funding receipts

· Process donations, pledges and ticket payments from individuals, organisations, trusts and foundations

· Day-to-day administration of the Museum’s Friends & other membership schemes

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of contacts ensuring that strict confidentiality and GDPR legislation and guidance is adhered to

· Monitor data quality by regularly creating and executing processes to cleanse and standardise data in the CRM

· Lead on development of improving existing CRM systems within Beacon CRM

· Assist in data capture and gathering to support fundraising compliance & applications

· Training in and promoting use of CRM to staff including building reports.

Admin support

· Basic IT support working with outsourced IT contractors and the Operations team

· Manage the ordering of office items

· Facilitate the use, internal awareness and confidence with digital systems, creating and managing logins

· Supporting the Director’s Office Project Manager with governance & meetings

Other

· To perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors, Financial

Controller and Fundraising team

Person specification

Essential

· Excellent financial, administration & analytical skills

· Experience of financial systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks

· Good understanding and experience of Excel

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and face-to-face with the Museum’s different stakeholders

· Solid experience working with not-for-profit databases, such as Beacon CRM

· The ability to also work independently and take initiative within a small team

· Proven, excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities

· Excellent IT skills including in depth knowledge of financial systems, CRM, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other cloud based digital systems

· An enjoyment of and willingness to engage with a wide variety of people and organisations

· Able to act with discretion and maintain professional confidentiality at all times

· Appreciation of and support for the aims, values and ethos of The Foundling Museum

Desirable

· An interest in and engagement with the work and ethos of the Museum

· An interest in and engagement with the arts, heritage and/or music

· Experience of working in a finance or fundraising environment

Benefits

· 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata)+ Birthday leave + Volunteering leave

· You will be eligible to join a group contributory pension scheme (3 months after your start date)

· Discount from the Foundling Museum Shop and local partner businesses

· Access to season ticket , rental deposit and cycle to work scheme loans (3 months from your start date)

· Free and discounted access to partner museums and galleries

· Free access to our fully funded Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing – WISDOM

· Training support from our on line learning platform

Interview timetable :

Closing date: 5pm 17 Aug 2025

First interview date: Week commencing 25 August 2025 (NB interview will include a job related task)

Second interview date for shortlisted candidates: Week commencing 8 September 2025

How to apply:

To apply please use the link to our application portal where you will be asked to upload our standard application form.

The form will ask you for: details of relevant achievements in recent posts, as well as any relevant education and professional qualifications that are appropriate to the post; Details of your notice period and names of 2 referees, together with the capacity in which they have known you, and an indication of when in the process they can be contacted (please note we will not contact your referees without your express permission); Telephone numbers, which will be used with discretion.

Please also tell us what makes you a good fit for the role, for example,giving evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

PLEASE NOTE: the application portal will request a CV. This is not necessary and can be ignored. Where it requests a CV please only upload the completed Application form, and the optional Equal Opportunities form.

Please get in touch with us if you have any access requirements, for example if you would prefer to send your application via video.

About the Foundling Museum

‘A seaman, a composer and a painter, and the moving story of the charity they started 270 years ago. It is a recipe of art and care, which still looks after kids today. Coram, Handel, Hogarth, what’s not to love?’ - Grayson Perry CBE, Foundling Museum Trustee

The Foundling Museum tells the compelling story of Thomas Coram’s Hospital for foundlings, the UK’s first ever children’s charity, now named Coram, and its first public art gallery, now the Foundling Museum.

Inspired by three great 18th-century activists - Thomas Coram, William Hogarth and George Frideric Handel - our mission is to inspire change and transform lives through the power of the arts. We believe in creative action that brings past and present together, to stimulate imaginations and enrich lives.

Examples of our work include:

· Art projects which explore how our historic story of care still resonates today by addressing stigma and supporting mental health. We do this by working in a connected way, establishing collaborations with local health and community partners.

· ‘Tracing Our Tales’, our flagship training programme for care-experienced young people which was named Learning Programme of the Year at the 2022 Museums and Heritage Awards. Supported by our Learning Team, trainees learn art or creative writing skills in weekly sessions led by dynamic artists and poets, to build a creative portfolio.

· Exhibitions, collections and displays, ranging from tiny, touching identifying tokens left by mothers with their babies, to composer George Frideric Handel’s will. Around the Museum, you’ll find works of art by contemporary artists like Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Tracey Emin and Michael Craig-Martin, as well as 18th-century artists William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds.

Greenpeace are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Deputy Head of Finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come. 

The role will involve undertaking a broad range of important duties, including taking responsibility for a key part of our organisation. This will include reporting on monthly performance, managing grants (both income and expenditure grants), preparing the annual budget, preparing the annual statutory accounts and taking responsibility for the annual audit, reporting to and liaising with our international head office, and preparing the agenda and papers for and attending trustee meetings.

The organisation:

Greenpeace are independent. They don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations or political parties – their work is funded by ordinary people. That means they are free to confront governments and corporations responsible for the destruction of the natural world and push for real change. 

They do this by investigating, documenting and exposing the causes of environmental destruction. They work to bring about change by lobbying, consumer pressure and mobilising members of the general public. And they take peaceful direct action to protect our Earth and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future. 

The role:

• Responsibility for all aspects of the financial management of Greenpeace Environmental Trust (GET), a registered charity.
• Responsibility for the preparation of annual statutory accounts, annual report, and conducting the annual audit.
• Work with the Events team to ensure that the budgeting, financial control and management, and reporting of the Glastonbury Festival and all other festivals and events is conducted in an accurate and timely manner.
• Preparation of the annual budget and presentation to the board of trustees.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and written finance report to trustees and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate cash flow management and forecasting procedures to proactively manage all cash balances.
• Manage the grant-making process and account for all grant income received.
• Review restricted income, ensuring correct documentation is received and the restrictions are applied.
• Maintain policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Continually work to develop and improve the quality and usefulness of our reporting.
• Providing financial analysis, including trends and areas of opportunity or concern for budget holders and other stakeholders.
• Work with other Deputy Head of Finance and the programme co-ordinator to proactively improve all aspects of the financial management of the programme department’s activities in relation to activity funded by GET.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified, or a finalist Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or other chartered accountancy qualification) or will be qualified by experience.
  • Proven experience of working in a finance function in a hands-on role.
  • Extensive technical knowledge of accounting principles and best practice, with reference to specific UK charity accounting rules and regulations.
  • Substantial experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
  • Experience of involvement in financial year-end and annual statutory audit.
  • Proven experience of delivering a business partnering-focused service and providing in-depth insight, analysis and guidance to budget-holders.
• Support and believe in the aims of Greenpeace.
• Have highly developed communication skills with credibility to operate outside the finance function up to senior management level.

The position will be based at Greenpeace’s head office a short walk away from Highbury and Islington station and requires two days attendance at the office. The closing date for applications is 10^th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 18^th August.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

18-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £78,181 + Excellent Benefits
Location: London / Hybrid Working
Sector: Not-for-Profit

About the Organisation

Our client is a large, complex organisation operating in the not-for-profit sector, with a diverse portfolio that includes investment management, grant funding, housing services, and pension scheme administration. With an annual income exceeding £100 million, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation to modernise its finance systems and improve service delivery.

The Finance department operates as a shared service across multiple entities, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial sustainability. The team is currently engaged in a major transformation programme, including system upgrades and process improvements. This interim role has been created to allow the Head of FP&A more time to focus on this transformation. The Deputy will focus on BAU.

The Job

This is a senior interim leadership role within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. As Deputy Head of FP&A (Finance Business Partnering), you will:

• Lead a team of five Finance Business Partners, ensuring consistent and high-quality financial support across the organisation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
• Drive improvements in reporting tools, templates, and processes
• Support the Head of FP&A and collaborate with other senior finance leaders
• Lead on business-as-usual change initiatives, including internal audit actions and risk mitigation
• Act as a senior finance representative on project boards and steering groups
• Promote financial accountability and literacy across the organisation

You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of strategic insight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Person

You'll be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial planning and analysis. You'll bring:

Essential Experience:

• Leadership of finance business partnering
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Proven track record of process improvement and problem-solving
• Experience developing and motivating teams
• Strong understanding of financial systems and data structures

Essential Skills:

• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Organised, proactive, and resilient

Desirable:

• SAP experience
• Advanced Excel modelling
• Experience with financial planning tools
• Knowledge of charity finance and SORP (not essential)

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £78,181
• Non-contributory pension (8%-15% depending on age)
• 28 days annual leave + 3 additional gratuity days
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead through change and make a meaningful impact

What to Do Next

If you're a strategic finance leader looking for a rewarding interim opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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