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PINF is the first charity in the UK that exists to support high-quality journalism. We exist at the cutting edge of charity law and need an experienced charity professional to make sure we do things properly.
As Head of Operations & Governance, you will be responsible for overseeing the back-office operations of the charity. You will be a key point of contact for the team and support the Executive Director to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant operations.
You will be a senior member of the team, responsible for ensuring that PINF operates within its legal and regulatory framework, including in relation to charity, corporate, tax, employment and data protection regulations. The role involves liaising with the Chair, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, legal advisors and regulators to support best practice in financial management, governance, risk management and compliance.
Duties and responsibilities
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Financial Management
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Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, which will involve managing a bookkeeping service.
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Prepare and monitor annual budgets, management accounts and project budgets.
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Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting. Including managing restricted and unrestricted funding.
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Oversee the process of preparing statutory accounts, including liaising with accountants and auditors.
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Maintain internal controls and policies to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity.
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Participate in the Finance & Fundraising Committee and support the Treasurer to plan and deliver meetings.
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Prepare financial reports for board meetings and engage in board discussions.
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Governance
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Manage our annual governance cycle, working closely with the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director to ensure legal compliance and to plan and prepare for Board meetings including taking appropriate minutes.
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Manage the organisational risk framework including identifying emerging risks and working with the Executive Director to mitigate them.
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Companies House and Charity Commission filings.
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Develop and maintain a suite of policy to ensure PINF meets its obligations as a charity and an employer.
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Play an active part in board discussion to support good decision making.
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HR
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Manage HR across the organisation; ensuring all HR processes and policies are fit for purpose, up to date and adhere to law, and are understood and implemented across the organisation.
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Manage recruitment processes for all staff.
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Manage the annual leave tracker.
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Operations and administration
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Ensure the smooth running of the organisation by leading operational planning and monitoring progress.
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Lead on relationships and contracts with external suppliers and contractors.
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Ensure PINF has appropriate insurance cover.
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Occasional support with charitable activities (meetings, events, publications, etc.)
Requirements
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A professional qualification in finance, management, law, or a related field and at least five years’ experience relevant to this role.
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Deep understanding of good governance and best practice in the charity sector.
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Understanding of relevant laws relating to employment, data protection and running a charity.
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Sympathy to the aims and objectives of PINF.
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Full professional proficiency in English.
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Right to work in the UK.
Skills and attributes
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Experience of managing charity finances and budgets (Essential). A related finance or accountancy qualification would be desirable.
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Experience of managing operations in a comparable charity or business, with both strategic and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
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Developing HR processes and policies and taking the lead in implementing these across an organisation.
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Developing processes and procedures and making improvements for efficiency and impact.
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Experience of working closely with trustees, non-executives or senior leadership teams.
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Strong oral and written communications skills, including having the confidence to use your expertise to provide feedback and constructive challenge to senior leaders.
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Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work remotely and independently and to collaborate with others.
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Enjoy being the key point of contact and support in a small, remote team.
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Ability to stay on top of your workload by using relevant software (including Microsoft Office and finance software such as Xero), keeping accurate and up-to-date records, and prioritising between competing tasks.
Please apply using Charity Job. Once you click apply you will be prompted to upload your CV and answer an application question in up to 5000 characters: What are the main challenges facing PINF in relation to governance and financial management, and how will your experience help to address them?
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Goodman Masson are currently partnered with Crisis Action to recruit for their new Finance and Operations Director!
Crisis Action is a pioneering and award-winning organisation whose aim is to prevent human suffering caused by armed conflict. With a unique model of working behind the scenes to catalyse joint action, Crisis Action brings together its global network of civil society organisations to leverage their respective skills, expertise, and resources and increase their collective impact in changing the calculations of the world's most powerful decision makers to take meaningful action to protect civilians from war and violence.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team. You will also oversee the IT team, ensuring the development of strong IT policies.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Support the Senior Management Team to shape long-term organisational strategy
- Lead on organisational strategies and plans encompassing finance, operations, IT and risk management
- Offer expert financial advice and analysis to aid management teams in strategic decision making
- Support the CEO in risk management
- Provide overall leadership to the finance function, ensuring strong finance systems are in place
- Lead the relationship with Crisis Action's auditors
- Ensure the funds of Crisis Action are invested to achieve maximum returns
- Oversee organisational security systems and processes
- Ensure the development of a strong IT policy
Essential:
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Experience leading finance teams within a human rights or international development organisation
- Strong understanding of Charity SORP
- Knowledge of IT and infrastructure
Salary is £70,000- £80,000 (Subject to experience) + Excellent Benefits.
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure you do not miss out.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
About Global Greengrants Fund:
Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.
Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of thirteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.
In 2025, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative – we call this our transformative journey. The Head of Finance needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and can remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.
The Role
Global Greengrants Fund UK is looking to hire an energetic and passionate individual who will play a key role in leading the finance function. The Head of Finance reports to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) and is responsible for the ensuring the smooth day to day operations of the finance function, including maintaining and ensuring accuracy of organisation's financial records, supporting all financial strategies and financial operations. They are responsible for all accounting, financial reporting and budgeting functions of the organisation, and with guidance ensures the organisation adheres to relevant regulatory and accounting principles. They work closely with the DFO to manage information exchange, integration and collaboration with our US sister organisation. Playing a vital role in the finance function they ensure accurate financial data capture and high-quality financial reporting while driving automation and efficiency across financial processes. They will work closely and collaboratively with budget holders, particularly in programs and philanthropic partnerships teams, providing them with meaningful financial insight and advice.
They will also play a key role in understanding and managing program/project funding (both restricted and unrestricted) and collaborate with the Programme Funding Manager ensuring effective tracking of restricted and unrestricted income and expenditure within GGF.
The ability to leverage Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and other financial tools (policies, processes and software) will be crucial in optimising our financial systems and improving processes.
The candidate profile.
The successful applicant will have significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, social justice, feminist, gender, human rights organisation, and/or grant-making organisation. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced finance professional with a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT) experience in the charity or non-profit sector. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking and, strategic risk management. They will have a deep understanding of UK GAAP accounting principles and a strong background in financial management, including budgeting, financial controls, grant processing, and audit preparation. Proficiency in financial systems, particularly QuickBooks Advanced or similar accounting software, as well as advanced Excel skills, is essential. The candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritising workloads in a fast-paced and evolving environment. With a proven ability to oversee financial processes, implement automation strategies, and manage treasury functions, they will also be confident in providing financial insights and risk assessments to senior leadership. Experience working in an international organisation and knowledge of exchange rate risk management would be advantageous. They also thrive in a virtual environment, motivated to take on challenges and collaboratively find innovative and creative solutions. Multiple language skills would be ideal, while English fluency is a must.
Personal characteristics
The successful candidate will be a transparent, effective and adaptive leader with a commitment to lifelong learning and a drive to mentor, coach, and share leadership, capable of mentoring and supporting finance team members while ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation. They will have skills to give, receive and work with feedback constructively, with the intellectual and emotional resilience necessary to take up critical responsibilities. They are self-reflective and passionate about multi-directional accountability. Relevant lived experiences related to GGF’s work and community would be a distinct advantage.
The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role.
We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with this reputable charity looking for their new Finance Manager. Do apply if this role sounds interesting!
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
- To provide accurate and regular financial information to the Director and Senior Leadership Team.
- Produce monthy reports recognising income and expenditures.
- Help produce financial data to support fundraising and income generating opportunities.
- Streamline expenditure across the charity looking at best practices and cost saving methods.
- Responsible for effective reporting internally, and producing financial reports to auditors at the point of annual account reviews.
- Manage the balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Report regularly on the financial health of the charity - reserves, cashflow, income, spend etc
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- Worked within a charity/NFP finance role or environment.
- Experience preparing accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reports to senior leadership teams.
- Helping support wider teams/non financial staff with their budgeting and financial management.
- Experience in Xero (or similar), PowerBI and advanced at Excel.
- An understanding of UK charity finance regulations and compliance.
This is a permanent role offering 1-2 days a week based in Cambridgeshire paying £40-45k depending on experience.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Job title: Interim Finance Officer
Duration: 3 months
Location: A short walk from Russell Square underground station
Pattern of work: Hybrid, 3 days from home, 2 days office
Contract type: Interim
Pay: £16 - £18 an hour holiday pay
Working for this busy and growing membership organisation you will have the opportunity to work has part of the finance team who are going through a system transformation and require additional support.
In your role as Finance Officer, your day to duties will include but will not be limited to;
- Processing accounts payable and receivable invoices
- Managing credit control debtors report
- Processing payment runs
- Looking after the finance inbox
- Completing reconciliation of supplier and bank statements
- Working knowledge of Business Central
- Understanding of debits VS credits
- Knowledge of double entry bookkeeping
- Prior experience in similar ideally within the charity sector
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Finance Manager - Technical - NGO sector
Are you a technically strong Finance Manager with experience working with auditors and have strong UK Charity SORP experience?
Charity People are working with a £23million turnover NGO, reporting to the Financial Controller.
This is a newly created role, where you are required to come to London twice a week. Working very closely with a forward-thinking Financial Controller and non-finance teams, you will have responsibility for managing the UK Audit, UK banking, empowering and managing the Staff Accountant based in the USA and working closely with budget holders.
Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong technical skills and should be able to reconcile both UK and US entities.
Salary: £59,220 - £65,128 per annum coming to the clients office based in Central London
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Some days you will be required to work late due to the Financial Controller being based in the USA. Client is very flexible as long as the hours are covered.
Location: 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office - Central London
This is an exciting time to join this growing organisation and bring your skills and knowledge. Candidates with strong technical skills working within the NGO sector who are Qualified by Experience (QBE) or active studiers are encouraged to apply.
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of UK and US general ledger accounts
- Lead and project manage the completion of UK annual audit and Annual Report production in accordance with UK Charity SORP
- Manage UK Banking relationship and debit / credit card solutions
- Prepare monthly global bank account reconciliations
- Manage and reconcile global receivable accounts
- Supervise Staff Accountant and review their work on global AP processes
- Great attention to detail
- Prepare Investment Account Reconciliations
- Finance lead on quarterly program and grantmaking reconciliation meetings
- Conduct monthly reconciliation with the Development Team
- Support preparation of Budget versus Actual reporting for departmental budgets
- Support on development of financial portion of donor proposals for development
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or QBE or part qualified candidates with experience working within the NGO sector
- Very strong experience in Charity SORP
- Financial management of charities with commercial subsidiaries and consolidated accounts
- Experience of implementing financial controls
- Managing and empowering a Finance team
- Flexible/adaptable in order to engage with others and to achieve objectives
- Ability to work in a small, fast-paced organization that requires flexibility and a strong sense of initiative
- Ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate financial concepts
and reports to non-financial stakeholders with a customer service orientation
Role will be closing on : Tuesday 6th May, 2025. However, the client may chose to close the role earlier if they have suitable candidates
Interview date: W/C 5th May, 2025 - two stage interview. The appointed candidate will be invited to visit their office based in London and meet the UK based team.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Finance Manager
Are you an experienced finance manager - or are you looking to take a step up to manager level? Are you a people person who enjoys collaborating with colleagues as well as with the detail of numbers? Would you be energised by working in a lively and impactful climate charity? We have the job for you!
Position: Finance Manager
Salary: £26,406 for 3 days/week (£44,010 FTE) – Band C2
Location: Hybrid (London & remote) or fully remote considered
Hours: 3 days (21 hours per week) with flexible working patterns
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8.59am, Friday 9th May 2025
About the Role
As the new Finance Manager you will oversee the charity’s finance processes, leading all of the day-to-day financial operations, producing regular financial reporting for the senior management team and board. You’ll work closely with the Co-Director: Strategic Development to monitor financial performance against targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing finance operations including bookkeeping and monthly reporting
- Producing financial reports for the senior team and board
- Supporting budgets for funding applications and projects
- Monitoring income from grants, donations and other sources
- Coordinating the monthly payroll process
- Liaising with auditors for year-end accounts
- Collaborating on strategy and supporting a positive team culture
About You
You might already be in a finance management role or looking to step up. You enjoy getting into the detail but also thrive when working with people and purpose.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in finance or charity financial management
- Strong budgeting and reporting skills
- Great communication and team collaboration
- An eye for detail and confidence working with figures
- Passion for climate justice and equity
We strongly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds including People of Colour, Disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, working-class people, and those with non-traditional educational or career paths.
About the Organisation
A climate charity who create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change. Combining personal and local actions into larger systemic change, they face climate dread with a can-do attitude and sense of fun. Whether it’s helping people fix their electronics, turning parking spaces into tree planting zones or lobbying MPs on clean heat, everything is about inspiring more people to take ambitious climate action. With a set of values that guide actions and the organisational culture, daring, joy and community.
Benefits
- 33 days holiday (pro-rata), including bank holidays, plus three Christmas closure days
- Flexible working patterns and remote working options
- Paid "duvet days" for employee wellbeing
- Climate Perks – paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discounts on climate-friendly products and services
- Employee assistance programme with free counselling and financial advice
- Paid volunteer and study leave
- Generous sick pay, including time off for periods, menopause, gender-affirming care and fertility treatment
- Good parental leave, family friendly policies and paid carer days
- Training and development budget for every staff member
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Lead, Charity Finance Officer, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Bookkeeper, Head of Finance, Operations Manager (Finance), Budget Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Finance Manager
We are seeking a skilled and strategic Finance Manager to help shape the future of a newly merged charity supporting Cambridgeshire communities.
Position: Finance Manager
Salary: £41,942 - £45,099 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: Huntingdon or Cambridge (min. 1 day/week onsite), with flexible home working
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Noon, 30 April 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 12 May 2025
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will be a vital member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the charity. Reporting to the CEO and Honorary Treasurer, you’ll lead on financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and strategic planning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the finance function including reporting, forecasting, and compliance
- Advising the CEO and Board on financial strategy and governance
- Managing charity statutory accounts, audits and Companies House returns
- Developing and monitoring project budgets and cost controls
- Supporting payroll, pensions, invoicing and cash flow
- Acting as Company Secretary
- Managing a part-time Finance Officer
- Supporting community groups with finance-related training and advice
About You
You’ll be an experienced finance professional, ideally with charity sector knowledge and a passion for strengthening community impact.
You will have:
- AAT Level 3 or part-qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA desirable)
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
- Experience supporting audits and managing restricted funds
- Knowledge of Charity and Company Law
- A collaborative, flexible and proactive attitude
About the Organisation
Support Cambridgeshire is the result of a merger between CCVS and Hunts Forum, two organisations committed to helping communities thrive. We offer support, advice, training and advocacy for voluntary and community groups across Cambridgeshire. Our work focuses on four core areas: representation, networks, organisation development and volunteering. Headquartered at the Maple Centre in Huntingdon, we also have offices in Cambridge and work flexibly to serve our communities.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + birthday off
- Flexible working and hybrid model
- Generous pension contribution
- 5 days personal development annually
- Disability Confident employer
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Charity Finance Officer, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Officer, Treasurer, Finance Lead, Company Secretary.
We are excited to be supporting our longstanding client, a leading London university, in their search for a temporary Senior Finance Manager: Executive Education. This role will provide a full finance business partnership service to the Executive Education Department.
This is a full time role, starting as soon as possible and running until the end of August 2025 in the first instance. You will be required on site in central London 2 days per week and the remainder remote, however for the first week you need to be on site 5 days.
This role will lead the co-ordination and facilitation of all financial aspects of the long-term plan, for the department and associated budget and forecast, ensuring that senior managers and other stakeholders are fully engaged.
Key areas of accountability include:
- Contribute to the development of strategy for the area, ensuring that plans are aligned to wider departmental strategy and overall School goals.
- Manage the delivery of activities within a specialist area, in line with relevant policies and procedures, to ensure performance meets set targets/key performance indicators to support the School in the delivery of a first-class service.
- Process complex data and apply technical knowledge when conducting root cause analysis to identify solutions to complex issues/unique requests from students, colleagues or stakeholders from across the School.
- Provide advice to colleagues and stakeholders on the interpretation of policies and procedures for an area of specialism, and support monitoring, to ensure compliance across the School.
- Lead on the delivery of a portfolio of projects in own area of specialism
- May oversee the co-ordination of financial planning and reporting, providing guidance as required to support colleagues to fulfil financial management responsibilities.
Experience using TechnologyOne or a similar SaaS platform would be beneficial.
This post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice in order to be considered.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please be sure to submit your details as soon as possible.
We are looking for someone with strong financial acumen and a passion for improving processes to join the team as a Finance Process Improvement Analyst.
This is a vital role within The Felix Project, a charity that rescues good, surplus food from the food industry that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste and deliver it to hundreds of food banks, charities, primary schools and holiday programmes in London. In 2024, The Felix Project gave out the equivalent of 38M meals to over 1,200 community organisations and schools across every London borough
In this newly created role, you will work closely with the operations team to identify and implement improvements across financial systems and processes—helping us to work smarter, not harder. While you’ll provide ad hoc support with core accounting tasks, your focus will be on driving efficiency, making the most of resources, and helping the charity better serve its cause.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Planning, overseeing, and carrying out audits of processes and procedures, in line with the planned schedule.
- Assessing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ie. financial standards.
- Evaluating risks and developing recommendations to improve risk management
- Reviewing processes across the business that impact the effectiveness of financial management information reporting
- Guiding non-financial managers in understanding financial management and its impact.
- Help improve finance processes and broader organisational effectiveness.
Your Skills & Experience will include:
- You should be a fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) professional OR be part-qualified with substantial experience in performing audit work to a high standard and actively working towards full qualification.(You will receive support for your study and development goals)
- Excellent research and analytical skills enabling you to quickly sort and analyse large amounts of data and create clear, persuasive reports.
- A strong understanding of accounting standards is also required.
This role offers a real opportunity to bring about positive change in a charity that ensures that food reaches vulnerable children and families, the homeless, the elderly and those who simply cannot afford to buy regular, healthy food. If you are interested in learning more, please reply to this advert with an updated version of your CV and our recruitment partners at TPP Recruitment will be in touch with details of next steps. Alternatively, reach out to Karen Moore via [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion. The deadline for applications is Monday 28th of April
The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We particularly welcome applications from those of a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background, as BAME people are currently under-represented within The Felix Project.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
Over recent years, SBP has grown from a fledgling charity to an established and impactful organisation with an annual budget of over £1m in restricted and unrestricted funds.
Our existing Head of Finance, who has been with us through part of this journey, is shortly due to retire and will be replaced by this Head of Finance & HR role, with strategic and operational ownership of SBP’s finances, as well as responsibility of SBP’s HR policy and processes.
KEY LIAISONS
The Head of Finance & HR will report to SBP’s CEO and sit on SBP’s Management Team, comprising the CEO and other heads of functions.
The role will manage our Finance & HR Officer and work closely with other members of the home-based SBP team, including colleagues in Fundraising leading on income generation.
The role will also communicate regularly with SBP’s Treasurer and the wider Board of Trustees to support their understanding of the charity’s financial and HR management.
Where required, the role will also have contact with SBP’s partners, suppliers and other external contacts in the course of managing the charity’s financial agreements and transactions.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational ownership of SBP’s finances, including:
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Control and management of SBP’s bank accounts and financial system (Xero).
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Responsibility for SBP’s financial transactions, payments and payroll.
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Responsibility for external claims/reporting, including Gift Aid claims and VAT returns.
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Responsibility for SBP’s financial processes, controls and policies.
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Line management and development of the Finance & HR Officer to support in the above.
Strategic ownership and governance of SBP’s finances, including:
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Management and delivery of our annual budget and the budgeting/re-forecasting process, with input from the wider team.
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Management and delivery of our annual accounts and audit, in conjunction with an external accountant/auditor.
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Monthly financial reporting to the Management Team.
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Quarterly financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
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Financial planning for the organisation, taking into account trends in spending and income, and planned growth of our activities.
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Assessment and communication of financial risks to the Management Team and Board of Trustees.
Financial advice and support to the wider SBP team, including:
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Providing financial information to feed into fundraising applications.
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Providing advice on VAT/financial risk in relation to new products, partnerships and agreements.
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Advising on budget creation and management for projects, commissions and operational areas.
Human resources policy and processes:
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Responsibility for SBP’s human resource processes, controls and policies.
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Oversight of contracting and on-boarding of new employees.
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Oversight of holiday management and storage of key documents/information using our HR system, Breathe.
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Line management and development of the Finance & HR Officer to support in the above.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or equivalent level of knowledge/experience.
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Experience of reporting, budgeting, payroll and other finance processes at an operational and strategic level.
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Experience in a charitable organisation, or good working knowledge of the unique aspects of charity finance, including management of restricted and unrestricted funds.
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Experience of taking ownership of either a finance function or a discreet finance area, along with the responsibility for its accurate management and efficient running.
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Experience of presenting and explaining financial information to individuals and groups with varying levels of financial understanding.
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Experience of HR management policy and process.
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Experience of working with Xero, or proven ability to get up to speed quickly with new financial systems.
KEY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
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Self-motivated and solutions-focused, with the capability and desire to take ownership of all relevant responsibilities and continually improve the charity’s financial and HR processes.
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Comfortable working in a small organisational setting, without the support of a wider, multi-level finance and HR structure/team.
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Attentive to detail, in order to ensure that transactions, processes and reporting are accurate and reliable.
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Analytical, with the skills to provide financial analysis in support of decision-making and help others identify trends and anomalies in our finances.
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Skilled at taking financial data from a variety of sources (e.g. accounting software, bank, spreadsheets) and presenting it to a non-financial audience in an accessible format.
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Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing needs in a dynamic working environment.
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Desire and ability to stay up to date with financial and HR governance law and requirements as they relate to charities.
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Motivated to be part of a committed wider team working towards our vision for rewilding in Scotland.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salary: £24,000-27,000 per annum on 0.6 FTE hours (pro-rated from £40,000-45,000 FTE), depending on experience. Salaries are paid in arrears on the last working day of each month by bank transfer.
Hours: Working hours are flexible, but must equate to a minimum of 22.5 working hours (0.6 FTE) per week, Monday to Friday. Note that the full-time working week at SBP is 37.5 hours. The nature of the post may from time to time require evening and weekend work. Paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu will be given.
Place of work: This role is home-based within Scotland and will require a suitable home office working environment (SBP can provide a laptop and support additional equipment needs). Attendance of meetings and events in other parts of Scotland will also be required periodically, with travel expenses paid in accordance with SBP’s Expenses Policy.
Contract: Permanent.
Flexibility: Subject to ensuring that the needs of the charity and the role are met, SBP endeavours to meet the flexible working needs of its employees.
Holidays: 16.8 days on 0.6 FTE hours (pro-rated from our FTE allowance of 28 days) including public holidays, plus 5 additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
Pensions: You may be eligible to be enrolled into SBP’s employee pension scheme. Written terms of the scheme are available on request.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Notice period: 2 months.
ABOUT US
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity that works to make rewilding happen across Scotland, as a solution to the growing climate and biodiversity crises, by influencing opinion and delivering practical change. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.
We are a small, friendly, agile and progressive team that works in a spirit of collaboration with many different interest groups to:
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Drive support for rewilding
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Commit more land and water to rewilding
Learn more about SBP and the way we work on our website.
Please submit your CV and a one-page covering letter detailing how your skills and experience equip you for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to bring your finance and operations expertise to a cause that helps resolve some of the world's most complex conflicts? A respected London-based peacebuilding charity is seeking a Senior Finance and Operations Officer on an initial 12-month temporary basis. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a small, dynamic team working confidentially in some of the most challenging and sensitive international environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on financial compliance and maintain robust financial records in Sage 50
- Collaborate with teams to track project budgets and compile financial reports for funders
- Manage multi-currency transactions, invoices, expenses, and petty cash
- Support the transition to in-house management accounting and help optimise finance systems
- Assist in maintaining and improving operations processes, office systems, and HR tracking
My client is looking for:
- At least 2 years' experience in charity finance.
- Part-qualified with a relevant degree
- Proficiency with Sage 50, Excel, and budget/report preparation
- A proactive, solutions-oriented team player with attention to detail
- Experience handling multi-currency transactions and grant compliance
If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and want your skills to contribute to global peace efforts, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to make a real-world difference.
Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Are you an immediately available Finance Manager who is looking for a fully remote role?
If so then this is interim Finance Manager role is the right role for you.
Job title: Finance Manager
Duration: 3 months
Location: London based
Pattern of work: Fully home based
Hours: 35.6 hours a week
Pay: £21 - £25 an hour + holiday pay
Working for this growing international charity who work towards ending work poverty you will have responsibility for overseeing the finance function, including financial reporting and planning.
In your role as interim Finance Manager you will;
- Complete monthly management accounts
- Process VAT returns – partial exemptions
- Works SMG to budget set
- Help lead and deliver on year end reports and process
The skills you will bring to your role as Finance Manager will include;
- Working knowledge of Xero
- Understanding of charity accounts including SORP accounts and year end audit
- Knowledge of VAT submissions including VAT exemptions
This is an immediate start role that is fully remote and if you are interested in applying for the position of Finance Manager please do so by sending your CV.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Location: London (remote working within the UK is possible)
Hours: Full-Time
Remuneration: £60,000 -£65,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
About FILE
The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) is a not-for-profit philanthropic organisation working to accelerate legal action on climate change.
Through grant-making and in-house legal expertise, we empower our partners to deliver strategic, innovative legal interventions and we support lawyers in their own countries to bring their own cases.
Legal action can unlock the systemic changes in finance, policy and social systems needed to protect all of us from climate change. The power of the law is both direct (changing policy and practice) and indirect (signalling the wider shifts taking place across these systems).
FILE is a ‘regrantor’ - this means we do not bring legal action in our own name. We receive grants from our philanthropic donors (a small group of like-minded climate foundations) and make onwards grants to partners who align with FILE’s charitable aims and purposes. We do not seek to make any profit from our activities either in a relevant financial year or in the longer term.
Role overview
The Finance Business Partner- Operations will report to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and works closely with the Grants team. The Finance Business Partner - Operations will play a key role within the FP&A team and in the wider organisation, supporting budget holders to effectively manage their resources, driving cost accountability and delivering clear analysis and reporting of FILE’s operational spend.
We want to hear from you if you are excited by our mission to solve the climate crisis.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Support Budget Holders to manage budget envelopes to leverage the greatest impact from available resources and to drive cost accountability.
- Ensure cohesion and clear communication of financial data between Finance and Budget Holders, including the Senior Leadership Team, as well as with the wider organisation
- Provide guidance to Budget Holders on best practice budgeting and financial management, including approaches to foreign exchange, inflation, cost benchmarking etc
- Support quarterly forecasting with Budget Holders enabling accurate and reliable planning over short- and medium-term horizons.
- Support Annual Budgeting & Business Planning for operational cost centres, working with teams to develop models in line with strategic and financial objectives over a range of scenarios.
- Lead month end management accounting for operational expenditure, including payroll donor allocation process, and work with global accounting team on data reconciliation between relevant systems to ensure accuracy of reporting.
- Lead on production of month end cost centre reports and any additional reporting and analysis as required by Budget Holders.
- Lead on production of Donor Reports, including working with the Philanthropic Partnerships team to ensure these are delivered on time and to donor specification.
- Drive forward change and continuous improvement to systems, processes, tools and templates, including development and delivery of PowerBI reporting.
Who we're looking for
- Relevant accountancy qualification or equivalent by experience
- Charity or not-for-profit experience would be highly beneficial
- Great problem solver
- Business Partnering
- Proficiency in financial modelling using Excel and financial planning tools
- Strong attention to detail and good project management skills
- Evident analytical skills
- Communicating financial information clearly and complellingly
- Strong written and communication skills
- Presents complex financial information in a clear and understandable way
- Communicates well with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Open to new and innovative ways of working to develop improved models, processes, and systems
Location
FILE has offices in London and the Netherlands. We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK, or the Netherlands but will also consider applications from other locations where we are able to do so.
Therefore, please note that this role will be advertised in multiple locations, but we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.
Working for FILE
FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission.
Our people are empowered to lead their work both individually and as part of a wider team in order to make impactful change. As a relatively young organisation with the ambitious mission to change global systems, our roles are ideally suited to those who are highly strategic, flexible and adaptable, and open to growing in line with the Foundation.
FILE is committed to challenging inequality and values diversity, equity and justice in all areas of life. Our mission, work and impact is global, with staff and partners from across the world and a range of lived experiences. We firmly believe that we are strengthened by the diversity of our partners and staff.
At FILE, we actively work to create an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed, heard and supported to succeed and thrive.
How FILE supports its staff
FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme.
FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.
Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions.
Applications
Please apply on our website and upload your CV. This role is open for applications immediately and we accept applications on a rolling basis. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 27th of April.
Diversity & Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, FILE is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK.
Driven by a belief that foundations are a vital source for social good, our purpose is to strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our times. We do this through the provision of policy and advocacy, research and information, and a wide-ranging programme of events and learning.
ACF are recruiting for a Finance and Operations Officer to work within our Operations team. You will support the Head of Finance with a range of financial administration including processing and paying invoices, reconciling bank statements, updating our accounting and CRM systems, responding to member queries in relation to payments and invoices, processing expenses and supporting the cash flow forecasting process.
You will also provide other operations support relating to office management and will support the HR Manager by maintaining annual leave and sickness records, providing administration support for staff onboarding and leaver processes, and updating key documents such as organisational charts and welcome handbooks.
We are looking for someone process-oriented with excellent attention to detail and administrative skills, with experience of financial administration, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
As an employer we offer a great range of benefits including generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, an employee assistance programme, free flu vaccine vouchers, season ticket loans and a 10% employer pension contribution.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
To provide the administration of ACF’s finance processes.
To support with other Operations functions including IT, HR, and office management.
KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
Prepare invoice authorisation and payment process, ensuring invoices and expenses are recorded and approved appropriately, and payments made to suppliers in a timely manner.
Reconcile bank statements, accounting software, and CRM, to ensure accurate income and expenditure records.
Administer the corporate credit card scheme to ensure statements and transactions are approved, reconciled and accurate.
Issue and update membership invoices using CRM.
Manage outstanding debtor balances to ensure timely receipt of cash for ACF’s income.
Respond to member and supplier queries regarding invoices and payments.
Support cashflow management by maintaining a cashflow forecast.
HR
Maintain annual leave and sick leave records.
Support HR manager with onboarding new staff: issuing offer letters, contracts, new starter forms, sending reference requests and arranging IT set up.
Support HR manager with processing staff leavers: managing leaver checklists, issuing leaver letters, requesting the closure of IT accounts.
Update ACFs organisational chart and welcome handbook as required.
Ad hoc HR administration support around peak periods e.g. end of year reviews
Other
Support other Operations and Office Management functions as needed, including IT and office equipment, ensuring adequate levels of kitchen and office supplies, managing incoming post, and liaising with suppliers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
Demonstrable experience of financial administration
Demonstrable experience of using databases and spreadsheets ensuring accurate data entry and quality
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel and ability to report and present data clearly
Strong IT/systems skills, particularly including Excel and databases
Numerate
Developed administrative and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Process-oriented
Rational, logical thinking
Organised
Pro-active
Flexible
Discretion in dealing with confidential information
Desirable
Finance qualification or study
Experience of using Sage 50 Accounts
Experience of CRM systems
Understanding of basic accounting
Understanding of VAT
Developed analytical ability
Interviews to be held w/c 12 May, in-person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.