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Prospectus is delighted to support this a leading humanitarian organisation in their search for a Finance Support Contractor. This organisation provides critical aid and long-term development programs to communities in need worldwide. Their finance team plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficiency in delivering their mission.

This role will focus on clearing financial backlogs, assisting with audit deliverables, and working closely with leadership to assess and restructure finance roles within the team. There will also be significant project reporting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address outstanding financial backlogs.
• Support audit deliverables and ensure compliance.
• Assess and contribute to restructuring finance roles.
• Prepare and manage detailed project reports.

Requirements:

• Strong finance and audit experience, ideally in the non-profit or humanitarian sector.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in finance team restructuring is a plus.

Contract Details:

• 6-month contract, outside IR35.
• Must operate through own company or as self-employed.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We invest in your journey as a candidate and will support you throughout the application process.

As Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role at World Heart Beat, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of finances, financial administration, and bookkeeping, as well as informing future business planning. You will work with key personnel across the team, providing guidance and leadership in relation to budget management and financial information to support funding applications and stewardship. You will also provide excellent reporting to support the Executive and Board.

It is an exciting time for the charity, following the opening of World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in 2023, our second site for music teaching, which includes a café, concert hall and recording studio. The operation of two sites has increased our activities and overheads, making the Senior Finance Officer role even more crucial. We have also established a CIC through which new earned income streams are channelled. The Senior Finance Officer will have the opportunity to develop and shape financial processes and contribute to forward planning.

Unlock the potential of your finance expertise and make a lasting impact in the world of philanthropy.

The University of Warwick is seeking a dynamic Philanthropic Finance Manager to shape the financial strategy that powers impactful charitable giving.

Job Title: Philanthropic Finance Manager

Location: University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

Department: Development and Alumni Engagement

Salary: £46,485 - £55,295

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: The role is hybrid, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office

They offer a £5K market supplement which is payable to individuals who are up to date with their professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA) 

Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave, excellent maternity and paternity leave, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) dental cash plans, comprehensive medical insurance, eye care provisions, discounted gym campus membership, hire bike schemes, and additional employee discounts.

About the University of Warwick:

The University of Warwick is a prestigious, globally renowned research institution, consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and worldwide. Located on the outskirts of Coventry, its vibrant campus is a dynamic hub of cultures, ideas, and innovation. Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, Warwick takes pride in its reputation for pushing boundaries and driving real-world impact.

The Role:

As their Philanthropic Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising philanthropic income, ensuring every donation makes a meaningful impact. Working closely with fundraisers, academic departments, and finance teams, you’ll shape financial strategies that support scholarships, research, and development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of philanthropic donations, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with donor expectations.
• Collaborate with fundraisers and academic teams to model project costs, assess fundraising feasibility, and set financial targets.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to maximise the impact of charitable giving.
• Provide expert guidance on financial regulations, donor agreements, tax implications, and best practices in charitable finance.
• Manage a small team responsible for gift administration, donor reporting, and scholarship fund management.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Enhance financial systems and processes to support Warwick’s long-term philanthropic strategy.

About You:

A highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional, you thrive in purpose-driven environments. You will bring:

• CCAB or CIMA qualification, with extensive experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, VAT, tax regulations, and charitable finance.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and income/expenditure modelling.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education finance or a fundraising environment (desirable).

Why this role?

The University of Warwick is committed to providing a rewarding and supportive environment. As a member of the team, you will be part of a globally recognised institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and engagement. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a dynamic, innovative setting, ensuring philanthropic funding is managed strategically to drive meaningful change.

To find out more about this role, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People to receive further information and check out the team's Recruitment Website at Recruitment in Development and Alumni Engagement to see behind the scenes in DAE.

Closing Date: Friday 4th of April 2025
Interviews: TBC

Charity People actively advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, 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. Our commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities we collaborate with.

The Stained Glass Museum is a vibrant and unique independent accredited museum and registered charity (no. 1169842). The museum operates a permanent public exhibition in a gallery on an upper level of Ely Cathedral which is visited by around 25,000 people per year. It also organises a programme of events, workshops and activities for all ages which further its mission to share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.

The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining The Stained Glass Museum’s financial accounts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong management skills and a solid understanding of financial administration, especially within the charity sector. A working knowledge of management accounts and accounting software is essential.

In this role you will play a key role in the success of the museum. You will work closely with a small team of museum staff and volunteers, including your line manager the museum Director and Trustee Treasurer, and report periodically to the Board of Trustees.

This is a part-time post with flexible working hours (averaging 5 hours per week / 21.5 hours per month) and is suitable for remote or hybrid working.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an international development charity in their search for a Senior Finance and Accounting Lead who will provide comprehensive financial and accounting management to the organisation. This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract based in London (Hybrid). The post is renewable funding dependent.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Finance and Accounting Lead will take on a leadership role and be responsible for the overall management of finance and accounting. The postholder will oversee all aspects of accounting, including the preparation of monthly accounts, bookkeeping, audit management, donor proposals, and budget management. The Senior Finance and Accounting Lead will ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, including donor regulations, guidelines, and governmental compliance. Additionally, the postholder will oversee systems administration, strengthening and maintaining financial systems while identifying process enhancements where necessary.

To be successful, you will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) with previous experience leading finance teams in NGOs or organisations primarily funded by grants. You will have excellent knowledge of accountancy principles, along with budgeting and reporting processes. You will have experience leading the preparation of audits and the ability to present financial information to a wide range of stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build relationships with funders, partner organisations, and colleagues. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to work methodically to strict deadlines. Any experience working with major institutional funders like USAID, the EU, or the UN would be beneficial but is not essential.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

Senior Finance Officer

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 p.a. plus benefits

About us:

Each year, we provide housing and support for around 1,800 socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and South-West London.
We make a difference to clients by enabling them to feel valued and supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and believe everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. Our values – respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence – guide everything we do.

The role:

Transform Housing & Support have ambitious plans, and this is a great opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the finance team.

The Senior Finance Officer will support our finance team in driving efficiency, optimising processes, and ensuring financial best practices. The Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process improvements within the finance function. This role will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance financial reporting, streamline operations, and support strategic decision-making. The Senior Finance Officer will also work closely with various departments to ensure efficient financial management and procurement of goods and services that support the organisation's operations and strategic goals.

We’re ideally looking for:

• As Senior Finance Officer, you will have a strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and procurement processes. Familiarity with housing association regulations and compliance requirements is an advantage.
• Ideally you will have at least 3 years of experience in a finance or procurement role, preferably within a housing association, non-profit or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of housing regulations, and financial management practices in the context of social housing.

Our benefits are great too, they include:

• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and one wellbeing day each year.
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year.
• A defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance.
• A comprehensive range of discounts and wellbeing resources through our benefits platform.
• Agile working and connecting with each other is easy, thanks to our technology, but being able to be face-to-face is something we value highly and make time for.

Tick most but not all the boxes?

The best candidate rarely does! If you are excited by this role, share our values and feel you have most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply – you could be exactly who we need.

About Transform Housing & Support

We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. 

Why work at Transform

Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible.

Other things you need to know
At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values.

If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help.

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

You may also have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Group Controller, Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Legal Finance, Charity finance, etc.

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As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.

How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 30 April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
 Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
 Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

Your new company

One of the largest social housing providers in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team. You would act as a vital link between the Finance and Operational service charge teams, optimising income and ensuring compliance and legislation to provide residents with fair and transparent charging.

Your new role


Responsibilities would include;

• Financial management, specialising in service charge operations
• Communicate effectively across all levels, influencing financial and strategic decisions
• Play a crucial role in understanding and managing the financial aspects of service charges, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
• Act as a strategic advisor to service charge teams, offering dedicated business partnering support.
• Lead financial planning and reporting for service charges, adhering to legal and audit requirements and ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, particularly Operations, and relevant external partners to enhance service charge processes
• Develop and adapt reporting processes to meet the specific needs of service charge management, providing insightful financial analysis

What you'll need to succeed

• Full CCAB accounting qualification, with active membership and supporting CPD.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience of finance business partnering, and evidence of strong relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn about service charges and legislation.

What you'll get in return

• £62,000 - £69,000 salary
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days expected in the office
• 25 days annual leave + 3 days Christmas closure
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 10.8% employer contribution

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Finance Assistant - Part-time

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Department: Corporate Services
Salary: £17,500 (actual part-time salary)
Hours: Part-time, circa 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Flexible
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

As part of the Corporate Services function it is your job to support the organisation, ensuring it is fit to grow and deliver its ambition. We aspire for excellence in all we do, maintaining full compliance with regulation and ensuring every penny we raise is spent with the high-level care and consideration it merits.

Key Responsibilities:

The Finance team are looking for someone to give general support to the team in their day to-day administration and accounting tasks. The role would suit someone who is confident in working with numbers and with computers and diligently following clearly defined processes but is also ready to collaborate and problem solve when the need arises. Previous experience in comparable finance roles is crucial for this position.

As a finance assistant for KSS you will undertake tasks such as cashing and banking, purchase ledgers, sales ledger and credit controls, general accounting and finally legacies. Please see job description for full details.

Inclusion and Diversity

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.

We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.

We reserve the right to close the position early if the role is filled.

Benefits package is correct at the time this advert was published.

Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service, Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Parental Leave, Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events, Access to the Wellbeing Hub, Money Purchase Pension Scheme, Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover, Critical Illness Cover, Employee Assistance Programmes, Development opportunities

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Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to support King’s College London in recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Business Partnering Team working with the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES)

About King’s College London

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, known for its rich history, academic excellence, and commitment to driving positive change through education and research. The Finance Business Partnering Team plays a crucial role in ensuring financial sustainability across the university’s faculties and directorates, supporting key decision-making and strategic planning.

The Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES), ensuring robust financial management and strategic insight. Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with stakeholders across faculties to drive financial decision-making and achieve financial targets.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring financial integrity.
• Provide insightful reporting to senior stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise on effective financial management strategies.
• Support business cases and financial modelling for new initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) or be exam-qualified.
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and provide actionable insights.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
• Experience in the higher education sector (desirable but not essential).

Why Join King’s?

• Be part of a world-renowned university at a time of financial transformation
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team
• Hybrid working – two days in Central London, three days remote
• Competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and excellent pension contributions
• Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking finance function

If you are a finance professional eager to take the next step in your career within a renowned institution, please get in contact with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.

International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is a faith-driven organisation with a nearly 200-year history of taking the Good News of Jesus to Jewish people worldwide. We are dedicated to seeing lives transformed through our mission, operating across the UK, USA, and beyond.

We're partnering with IMJP to recruit a strategic and dynamic Director of Finance and Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s operational and financial future.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader to ensure IMJP’s financial and operational functions support its expanding global vision. You will oversee finance, HR, IT, compliance, and governance, enabling the charity to grow and sustain its impact effectively.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing expert financial oversight and ensuring robust systems are in place to support IMJP’s mission. You will also contribute to the charity’s international growth, particularly as it establishes operations in the USA and the Netherlands.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide strategic financial leadership, overseeing budgets, audits, and compliance
• Develop and maintain strong operational frameworks to support growth and efficiency
• Lead and develop a high-performing, mission-driven team
• Ensure HR, governance, and IT systems are fit for purpose and align with best practices
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Trustees to shape long-term strategy and sustainability

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website, including a CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details.

All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of IMJP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 22 April 2025
First stage interviews with IMJP: w/c 6 May 2025
Second stage interviews with IMJP: w/c 12 May 202

Senior Finance Business Partner - London Hybrid: £73,300 - £78,300 + Benefits

For a global organisation working in over 100 countries, we're recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the global commercial business areas deliver high-quality FP&A analysis. With a strong emphasis on supporting the global leadership team in the provision of insightful financial information, this role will work to interpret results, trends and KPIs to support decision-making. The Senior Finance Business Partner will add specific value to business leaders around cost management, business development, efficiency improvements, investments, business-cases and ROI for commercial areas across all 7 Regions.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class FP&A service to global business leaders, in the UK and Regionally across budgeting, forecasting and multi-year planning against KPIs and deliverables
• Promote best practice for business partnering supporting commercial growth and cost-management
• Lead planning and forecasting timetables and work with the Head of Planning to develop reporting
• Continuous improvement of global planning, forecasting reporting and commentary
• Develop commercial multi-year global planning and reporting
• Partner with Regional Finance and Operations teams to support activity performance management
• Deliver MI reporting for business leaders and ensure KPI reporting is accurate and insightful using Excel, Power BI and new FP&A tools
• Support the Director of FP&A develop and maintain 3-5-year global financial plans and scenario analysis
• Lead cash-flow reporting and analysis and rolling forecasts
• Support Director of FP&A with improvements to planning, Power BI and KPI reporting

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with substantial commercial business partnering
• Strong experience of working in international and multi-cultural organizations
• Strong FP&A and financial-planning and reporting experience
• Shared service operations experience
• SAP, Power BI, and strong Excel modelling
• Pricing and costing model experience for new bids and contracts
• Supporting global FP&A during business, operational planning and monthly reporting

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with an accountancy firm that supports charities and mission led organisations to recruit for their new Senior Finance Manager. The accountancy firm provides fully scalable finance and operations teams to organisations in the not-for-profit sector, freeing up their clients’ time and enabling them to do what they do best and make life changing impact. 

This role is a permanent full-time position. The postholder will be based at the accountancy firm’s South Derbyshire office. The salary banding is £40,000-£45,000 + a discretionary bonus of up to 10%.

In this role, you will take charge of the provision of routine management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You will build budgets and longer-term financial planning. You will produce year-end accounts and manage relationships with stakeholders. You will support with funding proposals and donor reporting. You will ensure that the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively. You will review and improve systems, procedures, and policies. You will also present financial updates to the Executive Teams and Board, providing strategic advice.

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant finance knowledge, either by qualification or experience. You will have experience of producing management accounts and external reporting. You will have experience using SME accounting software/systems and Microsoft Excel. You will have strong relationship-building abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will also be self motivated and have the ability to manage your own time and workload.

Desirably, you will have experience working in the charity sector.

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.

AAUK is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.  We champion, support, and represent the vital work of air ambulance charities enabling them to save even more lives and improve patient outcomes everyday across the UK.

The postholder will work remotely as part of a national virtual team which meets in person on a quarterly basis (laptop, mobile phone and other relevant equipment will be provided).

The postholder’s key duty is to support the Finance Manager in delivering a high quality professional financial management service to the Charity’s Board and Management Team.

Interviews are expected to take place during the second half of April