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BACKGROUND:
Safe Child Thailand (SCT) is a grant-making and capacity building charity based in the UK. SCT has been supporting children in Thailand through education, healthcare, social welfare and child protection for over 40 years.
Safe Child Thailand have partners across Thailand, implementing projects that reduce the risks facing vulnerable children and increase access to services that protect and promote child rights and wellbeing.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance Assistant will support the financial operations of the charity. They will accurately deliver bookkeeping and accounts administration and ensure that the Management Accountant has accurate financial oversight of the charity.
As a key part of the team, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the accounting software (Xero), using it to log income and expenditure correctly and efficiently. The Finance Assistant must be experienced in bookkeeping and account reconciliation and must have excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy. The Finance Assistant will also record and bank cash and cheque donations in accordance with the charity’s financial controls processes.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Book-keeping
- Be responsible for logging all income and expenditure using an accrual system on Xero
- Assure all invoices, receipts and supporting donation data is properly saved and uploaded on Xero
- Promptly arrange payment of invoices and grant payments using a weekly payment schedule shared with the CEO
- Keep a log of the Petty cash book
- Log income from donations and legacies on Xero
- Ensure accurate data entry especially with restricted funds
- Look after contracts with direct debits to assure prompt payment
- Work with the Fundraising team to cross-check income on Xero with the CRM database to ensure reconciliation and prompt acknowledgement of gifts
- Cross check staff expense claims and ensure receipts are submitted
2. Banking and reconciliation
- Be responsible for cashing all cheques, cash and postal orders that arrive by post
- Assure banking paying-in books are accurately completed and cheque information is scanned and filed (digitally)
- Digital reconciliation of charity bank accounts with Xero software (monthly)
- Manually reconcile any accounts without online access
- Review Credit Card expenditure and reconcile statements (monthly)
- Reconcile the PayPal Giving Account (quarterly)
3. Financial reporting
- Run a monthly income/expenditure report for the CEO and Management Accountant, ensuring that all books are kept up-to-date
- Support the fundraising team by providing reports on financial data to inform fundraising strategy, when required
- Assist with the annual Audit/Independent Examination by ensuring concise and easily accessible supporting documentation is logged for all income/expenditure
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Qualification in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- Excellent skills in Excel
- Experience using bookkeeping software (preferably Xero)
- Confident in online banking and finance platforms
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting, bookkeeping and/or finance administration role
- Strong proficiency in English language
- Excellent organization and administration skills
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid role
- Must have the right to work and live in the UK
To apply please submit a CV and a 1-page cover letter explaining your experience, your suitability for the role and why you want to work for Safe Child Thailand.
Please also provide the names and email addresses of two employment references. References will only be contacted with candidate’s prior consent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced and qualified accountant to join our Finance Department at Hereford Cathedral. This new role forms part of the succession plans for the Finance Department and offers the possibility of developing into the Chief Finance Officer role. Your experience so far will enable you to take a leading role in shaping the future of the Finance Department.
As a qualified accountant you will have considerable experience in similar finance roles, ideally including working in a charity organisation. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys variety in their work and using a wide range of financial, digital and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be pro-active and enjoy working with a wide range of other talents and abilities across a diverse organisation that encompasses charity, faith and commerce.
The post is permanent and is subject to a six-month probation period. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and will also require a satisfactory Basic DBS check.
The working hours are 35 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, and is offered on a hybrid basis, with a suggested minimum of three or four days per week in the office. Occasional out of hours work may be necessary during evenings or at weekends. Agreed overtime is not payable but time off in lieu will be granted.
The position will command a starting salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum depending upon experience and qualifications, with a non-contributory pension scheme, whereby the employer contributes 8% of salary. The salary is paid in equal instalments over twelve calendar months per annum.
For full details and how to apply, please visit Hereford Cathedral website. Fully completed application forms must be received before midday on the closing date of Monday 07 April 2025. Please note that we do not shortlist from CV-only submissions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SLRA is a well established local migrant support organisation working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis due to immigration issues. Our committed, supportive team works alongside local volunteers to provide a range of services including advice and casework, supportive group sessions, youth casework and activities for families and young people.
We are looking for a Finance Manager, to oversee and manage SLRA’s financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency and compliance with accounting standards.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- An accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) or qualification by experience.
- At least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience.
- Experience of using a computerised or cloud accounting system.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
- Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
- Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Commitment to staff learning and development.
- Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.
There is a rolling deadline, and applications will be reviewed and candidates invited to interview on an ongoing basis.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
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Join Us in Creating a Legacy of Extraordinary Sporting Moments!
Sport Finance Manager
Location: London, Loughborough, or Manchester
Salary: £62,000
Hybrid Working: 1 day per week in the office in the closest office
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for sport and a commitment to excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your financial expertise can make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you!
At UK Sport, our mission is to create the greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments—reaching, inspiring, and uniting the nation. Our values—Pride & Passion, Commitment to Excellence, Working Together, and Openness & Integrity—are at the heart of everything we do.
As our Sport Finance Manager, you will lead the Sport Finance team, overseeing the financial monitoring and assurance of grants to UK Sport’s World Class Programmes and Partners. Your expertise will ensure compliance, drive financial insights, and support investment decisions, ultimately contributing to the success of elite sport in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the team, systems and processes for the financial monitoring arrangements for grant recipients, ensuring compliance and optimal use of funding.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Performance Advisors, to ensure financial best practices are upheld.
- Manage the Sport Investment budget and ensure alignment of grant funding agreements with UK Sport’s internal records.
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support investment decisions and reviews.
- Oversee the end-to-end payment process, ensuring strong internal controls.
- Champion the responsible use of public funds, conducting enquiries and escalating issues where necessary.
- Lead and develop a team of two Sport Accountants, fostering professional growth and excellence.
- Respond to information requests from DCMS and auditors.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience in managing financial processes with impeccable attention to detail.
- Strong relationship management skills, building trust and credibility with stakeholders.
- Ability to challenge and hold others accountable to financial management standards.
- Forward-thinking mindset with a drive to improve systems and processes.
- Proficiency in Excel with a willingness to learn Power BI.
Desirable:
- Experience in Public Sector compliance, including Functional Standards and Managing Public Money.
- Experience in grants management.
This is more than just a finance role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to the success of the UK’s elite sporting landscape. If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a high-performing, passionate team, apply today!
Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, community-focused organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a small team of 3, and driving continuous improvement across financial reporting, compliance, and commercial initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping financial strategy and ensuring effective governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team to ensure efficient service delivery across the organisation.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal postings, and variance analysis.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring robust data to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, maintaining strong governance.
- Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring sound financial controls and resource allocation.
- Coordinate external audits and implement recommendations effectively. Manage cash flow and cost recovery processes to support business sustainability.
- Support system improvements, ensuring the organisation leverages technology for financial efficiency.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial insights clearly.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and strategic finance leader with a strong background in financial management and team leadership.
Key attributes include:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation.
- Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and audit processes.
- Experience in housing, not-for-profit, or public sector finance is desirable but not essential
- . A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to communities while offering a challenging and rewarding career path. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and financial leadership plays a key role in driving success.
For more information, please contact Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.
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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.
Our Mission: To share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Woman's Trust
Woman’s Trust was established almost thirty years ago and is the leading specialist in mental health services for women. Led by and for women, it aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a safe and healthy life, free from further harm. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recover from the trauma. We support 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and 40 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers. Alongside our current service provision, we are focused on developing innovative mental health services for young women and girls, launching peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy expertise to improve systems nationally. As demand for our service grows, we are ambitious to double the number of women we support each year, achieved in large part through the success of our fundraising team in increasing our income.
About the role
As our Temporary Finance Manager, you will be managing a finance assistant and will be part of our organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, helping to collaboratively shape and steer the charity as we work towards our 2022- 2027 strategy. The Finance Manager is at the heart of Woman’s Trust; you will play an essential role and have oversight of not just the finance team – you will have direct exposure to CEO/Board Members and decision-making for the future of the organisation.
We are looking for a highly motived Temporary Finance Manager with demonstrable experience working in a similar senior level role. You’ll be a fully or part qualified accountant e.g. CIMA/ACA/ACCA/Cipfa, with a thorough understanding of charity accounting.
Hours: Up to 28 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term from 1st June 2025 to 14th December 2025.
In return, we can offer:
- 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays (pro rata for part-time working)
- Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mandatory job-related training
- Individual staff professional development budget
- A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
- Several social events/lunches per year
- Friendly, all women team
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 1st April 2025.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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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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.
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 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Scholarships Finance Manager on a permanent, full-time basis. The ACU is a global network of universities with a shared commitment to building a better world through international collaboration in higher education. As the world's first and oldest international university network, the ACU has been bringing universities together from across the Commonwealth for more than 100 years.
Working under the Finance Director, this newly created role will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), a £28 million programme funded by the UK government. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to manage large-scale budgets, provide insightful analysis, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
The key responsibilities of this Scholarship Finance Manager role include:
- Deliver clear, insightful monthly accounts with commentary to the CSC (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission)’s CEO and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), ensuring informed decision-making.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the CSC’s CEO on award numbers, risks, and opportunities, based on committed expenditure.
- Partner with CSC colleagues to validate and challenge payment accuracy, ensuring precise financial records in the scholarship CRM system.
- Design and implement robust financial models to drive scholar planning, budget allocation, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Provide expert financial support to the CSC’s CEO at regular CSC Finance Committee meetings, offering data-driven insights.
- Take the lead on the annual external audit of CSC accounts, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.
- Produce sharp income and expenditure reports, ensuring future commitments align with investment income.
- Oversee programme finances, managing cashflow drawdowns to secure timely funder payments.
- Control the financial aspects of the contract, ensuring ACU stays within budget while delivering efficient administration.
- Collaborate with the Programme Manager to refine financial models, ensuring accurate forecasting and scholar allocation.
- Manage programme finances effectively, keeping ACU within budget and providing clear income and expenditure reports for senior management.
More about the Association of Commonwealth Universities:
The ACU is an international network of over 400 universities across the Commonwealth, dedicated to advancing higher education through collaboration, grant-funded programmes, and scholarships. Our work supports academic institutions in addressing global challenges, enhancing teaching and research, and fostering international mobility.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), although exceptional candidates qualified by experience will be considered.
- Have extensive experience in management accounting, financial planning, and data analysis within a complex organisation.
- Possess strong budgeting and forecasting skills, with the ability to manage large-scale budgets and high volumes of financial data.
- Be an advanced Excel user with expertise in financial modelling, pivot tables, and formula functions such as VLOOKUPs and SUMIFs.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and non-financial colleagues.
This opportunity is based in London, requiring one day per week in the office. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days), a generous pension scheme (10% employer contribution), and professional development opportunities.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!