Finance Manager Jobs

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. Our expectation for this role is that you will come to London 1 or 2 days each week for meetings, including a quarterly ‘all staff’ event. You may also be required to visit member hospices or suppliers from time to time. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Fixed term for 24 months, full time.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Flexible working 

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interview dates: Likely to be Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April or Thursday 1 May (to be confirmed) Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

As Data Programme Manager, you’ll use your project and programme management skills to successfully deliver projects which improve Hospice UK’s data capabilities. You don’t need to have technical data skills, but you’ll need to be able to guide technical colleagues and third-party IT and data providers.

Your main project will produce a new Member Data Portal, enabling over 200 member hospices to submit data and view insights and analysis that informs their service offer, whilst also providing a national view of hospice care that Hospice UK will use to support member hospices with national campaigning and fundraising.

Alongside this, you will lead data projects that improve our internal performance management. This will involve working with colleagues to gather requirements and develop reporting that supports effective decision making, developing new policies and procedures, and providing training.

Excellent stakeholder management skills will be key to your success. Working with representatives from our member hospices will be vital to the success of the Member Data Portal project. Internally, you’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels, including the ICT and Data team who will provide technical expertise, and senior managers who will be customers for many of the projects. You’ll also work with external suppliers of technical products and services, including carrying out procurements where needed.

You’ll have great project management skills, which means you’ll be organised, structured and a pragmatic problem solver. Ideally, you’ll have experience of delivering technology, digital or data projects.

You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack below.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 12pm Tuesday 22 April 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• A completed equalities monitoring form.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. 

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to partner with income generation teams, providing detailed, robust and proactive financial support.

This post can be worked remotely (within the UK), hybrid or office based (Cambridge CB2 1AB). Occasional travel to Cambridge or London will be required for partner meetings or collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with Fundraising teams to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic support that drives income growth and maximises impact.

• Support donor proposals and reporting by creating accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, and enabling high-quality financial reporting.

• Collaborate with global colleagues to monitor programme budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure transparent, timely, and accurate reporting across international partnerships.

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and return on investment analysis to align fundraising performance with organisational strategy.

• Enhance financial systems and processes, working across Finance and Fundraising teams to improve controls, data integrity, and the use of Salesforce and Accounting Seed.

• Develop financial literacy among stakeholders through training and ongoing support, empowering better decision-making across teams in the UK and overseas.

If you are a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner, who can build strong relationships and drive financial excellence, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description, person specification and essential requirements. Then submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 April 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: 

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
• No agencies please - we are recruiting internally and have preferred agency contacts if required

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.

This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.

About you

The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.

As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Office Manager to join our team at TreeHouse School.

You'll provide high quality administrative and reception support to TreeHouse School, overseeing the running of the front office and acting as a central information point for staff, parents and visitors.

Some key duties will include:

• Managing the stationery budget and ordering supplies for the school
• Line management of the Receptionist
• Arranging meeting room bookings
• Managing the team's annual leave

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong administrative and reception experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written communication
• Experience of using your own initiative to plan and manage your own workload

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are recruiting for a Director of Finance who will also act as Company Secretary; based at our office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, whilst leading the development of our financial strategy and aligning it to our objectives. It’s a really exciting time to join us as we begin to embed our new five-year strategy and the successful candidate will be part of this transformational change. You will also liaise closely with the Board of Trustees being responsible for financial planning, oversight and reporting regulatory compliance.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong finance business partnering approach. You will have a continuous improvement mindset with the drive to make a difference and a proven track record of bringing people on a finance transformation journey. You will be sufficiently self-motivated to learn and improve processes to enhance efficiency.

This is a highly rewarding role working within a charity committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm. It is anticipated that this role will commence 1st October 2025; however, there is scope for an earlier induction period to work alongside the current postholder.

If you want to work with people who care about making a difference and have a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you - please contact us for an application pack.

We offer hybrid working, a NEST pension, 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 38 days after 5 years’ successful service), charity discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Benenden medical cover.

• £90,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
• London 1 day PW
• 12 months FTC possibility for perm
• Start Mid May

Morgan Law are seeking a Head of Finance on a 12 month FTC basis for a regulator in London. The role will lead the small but highly experienced team, and be the most qualified finance person in the organisation. In addition to finance, the role will have responsibility for wider corporate services including IT (outsourced) and Procurement. Fantastic values centric culture with ambitious Board.

Excellent benefits include bonus, 33 days holiday, life insurance, 12% non contributory pension scheme.

Extremely flexible working pattern and c1 day per week in the office required.

Accountabilities

• Management of the core corporate services such as finance, payroll, the outsourced IT contract and procurement
• Management of the annual report and accounts process and the annual external audit
• Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts including budget variation submissions
• Preparation of the monthly accounts and finance papers for the Board
• Is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Management of the Finance Manager, Project Manager, Finance and IT Associate and other support staff
• Management and development of the existing financial systems, processes and the internal control framework to ensure data and transactions are processed efficiently, accurately and securely

Experience

• An accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or similar PQE with comprehensive experience in management and budgetary reporting
• Public sector finance experience is essential, public NDPB/ALB specific experience would be preferable
• Extensive experience of working with boards and sub committees (e.g. Audit and Risk Assurance Committees
• Experience of writing papers for the SLT, the board and sub committees
• Experience of managing outsourced contracts
• Advanced Excel and accounting system skills

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supporting a world-renowned institution at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a wide range of finance-related projects, ensuring effective governance, clear scoping, and successful outcomes that align with King’s transformation agenda.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the delivery of finance-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Working with business leads to scope projects effectively, identifying key objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Drive progress by holding business leads accountable for delivery and resolving roadblocks as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong governance structures for individual projects, ensuring accountability and compliance with agreed frameworks.
• Develop and implement robust project controls to manage risks, track milestones, and measure success.
• Work closely with senior leadership team sponsors to align projects with university priorities and secure buy-in.
• Ensure that change initiatives are managed effectively, embedding new processes and structures to sustain improvements.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Proven Project Management experience, preferably in a finance transformation environment.
• A strong understanding of finance functions and operations, with contextual knowledge of driving change in complex organisations.
• Expertise in project scoping, stakeholder management, and embedding robust controls.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver training materials and comms strategies.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and a willingness to create tools that support effective learning and communication.
• Confidence to engage with and report to senior leaders (SLT) on project progress.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large scale projects in a highly respected organisation that values its employees.

• Competitive pension scheme • Hybrid working model with a mix of remote and on-site work
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Over 40 days holiday per annum

For more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Dow at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential conversation.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Head of Finance who is dedicated to advancing our financial management capabilities and ensuring the sustainability of our operations.  Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations the Head of Finance will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the FSRH.  You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and providing strategic financial guidance to other members of staff across the organisation.  You will also have an interest in leading and developing staff by fostering a positive and productive work environment.

If you have a background in finance, a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead and develop a small team, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 28 hours per week (35 hours FTE)

Department: Finance and Operations

Salary: £40,040 pa pro rata (£50,050 FTE)

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Location: Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working

The role, you will:

• Partner with our senior leadership team and department heads to develop financial plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with organisational strategy
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Support business planning by modelling financial scenarios and evaluating investment opportunities
• Lead monthly departmental financial reviews, highlighting performance against KPIs and recommending corrective actions
• Develop costing models to enhance understanding of product/service profitability
• Optimise working capital management and work with the FSRH Investment Advisers to maximise financial returns
• Identify process improvements to increase operational efficiency
• Lead on the preparation of the annual accounts and liaison with the auditors
• Support the Finance, Risk and Investment Committee
• Manage and develop the Finance and Membership Officer providing guidance, support and opportunities for professional growth
• Make returns to all statutory bodies

You will have:

• Proven experience working in a finance business partner role; working with senior management to develop financial strategies to support organisational goals
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Knowledge of management accounting systems and financial software
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
• The experience to lead and manage a small team, with a strong focus on staff development
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with management accounting and financial systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial audiences
• Experience of day-to-day financial management

You will be:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level in finance, accounting or equivalent by experience

NB:  In order to fulfil this role, you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We will offer you:

We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:

• 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• Birthday leave day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discounts portal
• Free Lunch Thursday
• IVF and fertility leave and pay, Menopause Support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

To Apply

A full job description can be found on our website

Deadline for applications is 17 April 2025 at midday

Interviews will take place in person at the FSRH Office in London Bridge, FSRH, 10-18 Union Street, London SE1 1SZ on 22 & 24 April 2025

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.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Job titleSenior Finance and Operations Coordinator Start Date Immediate, Hiring on a rolling basis PurposeTo manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of project-related financial reports. Responsible toCEOResponsible forFinance Officer  Working withAll the departments 
LocationLondon Office, Hybrid with at least 2 days from officePostFull timePeriodPermanent Grade4.1SalaryGBP 41,938 for London

RedR UK and the work we do 

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard. 

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.

We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia. 

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct. 

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work. 

About this role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator to join our finance team. The Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial statements, restricted and unrestricted funds budgeting, reporting and managing operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Project financial management with major Institutional donors, trusts and foundations, possess strong analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of UK charity accounting principles and regulations. If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging role, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description 

Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

Finance 

• Oversee accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations. 

• Oversee the process and reconciliation of financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, and expense reports. 

Financial Management:

• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures including monthly reconciliations, journals, accruals & prepayments.

• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices and advise management accordingly.

• Monitor cash flow and provide management options Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits. 

• Provide support in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements. 

• Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and systems. 

Project Financial Management

• Lead on budgeting and forecasting processes with Programme colleagues

• Support programme teams with periodical financial reporting including monthly project finance updates,

• Lead on programme audits 

Operations 

• Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT, HR and Security Management functions of the organisation, supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the Operations, IT, HR and Security Management functions.

• Support our organisational systems, from Office 365 to Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.

• Maintain accurate operational records using organisational systems and support colleagues on maintaining clear and updated records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. 

• Support the update, roll-out and dissemination of our organisational policies and procedures. 

• Support a range of office, legal and administrative tasks as necessary, coordinating suppliers, contracts and organisational subscriptions. 

• Act as first port of call for all external communications, including general email, post and telephone enquiries, as well as communication with external suppliers, in a timely and professional manner.   

• Leads the logistics & IT arrangements of internal meetings (All Hands Meetings, Quarterly Team meetings, Board meetings, and others) under guidance.

• Tracks and reports on operational & CEO-related expenditures under guidance.   

• Supports in any other task as required by their line manager, CEO or board members. 

Skills required:  

Essential skills/Qualifications   

• High level of experience in using QuickBooks or similar finance software, preferably QuickBooks Online and Excel 

• Degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting or relevant discipline

• Understanding of the UK regulatory framework – Annual filings to Charities Commission and Companies House.

• Experience of working with regulatory stakeholders – Auditors, HMRC, UK Charities Commission, Companies House

• Experience of working across major Institutional donors.

• Able to analyse and present financial information to non-finance colleagues. 

• Strong administrative skills, communications skills and attention to detail. 

• Charity Accounting (UK SORP) 

Other skills  

• Microsoft Applications

• Able to communicate effectively. 

• Good collaborative, team playing skills including ability to apply initiative as deemed appropriate.   
• Good analytical skills and ability to proffer solutions to problems.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories.  FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 
For more than 70 years  FIGO has been dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. In collaboration with the world’s leading health and human rights organisations, including the World Health Organisation, we pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

Ideally an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant; you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner with an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company. 

We offer a competitive range of staff benefits including a hybrid and flexible working environment. Applicants should note that we do expect all staff to be in our Waterloo office at least two days a week.  

Schoolreaders aims to give all primary school children the opportunity to learn to read well, by recruiting volunteers from communities and matching them to local primary schools where they listen to children read on a one-to-one basis. We provide our service free to all partner schools so that every child can benefit. We are the largest in-school literacy charity in the country, supporting over 30,000 children each week in more than 1,500 primary schools.

Role Description:

This leadership role plays a crucial part in overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Main Duties:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis:

· Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals

· Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and provide insights to support strategic planning

· To ensure budget holders receive timely management information to control day to day expenditure

· To prepare, monitor and update the 5 year plan

· To prepare the mid year review and re-forecast

2. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

· Prepare timely and accurate monthly management and financial reports

· Prepare timely and accurate annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders in line with SORP and GAAP including allocation of costs for restricted funds

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including Charity Commission guidelines.

· Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations

· To report to SMT and Board of Trustees as required

· To work with the CEO to ensure stakeholders are kept informed of key decisions

· Work with the CEO and Fundraising team to monitor forecasts and provide financial oversight

· To advise the charity on statutory and financial reporting requirements in line with SORP requirements

· To prepare  Gift Aid Claims

· To assist the CEO with the Annual Return

3. Cash Flow Management:

· Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organisation's financial stability, preparation of monthly cashflow statement

· Implement & monitor effective financial controls on incoming and outgoing resources

4. Strategic Financial Advice:

· Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, and collaborate with the executive team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making

· Evaluate the financial implications of new projects and initiatives

· To advise on accounting and taxation implications as required

· To provide financial ad hoc advice as required

5. Team Collaboration:

· Work closely with the Business Support team and external bookkeeping accountants, fostering a high-performance culture

· Monitor finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

· Ensure compliance with the organisations values and support the CEO

6. Risk Management:

· Identify and mitigate financial risks, advising and monitoring robust internal controls

· To ensure the organisation implements robust internal financial controls and procedures in line with current good practice as defined in SORP

· Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the organisation

· Ensure there are financial policies and procedures in place and adhered to, to cover all financial areas of governance

7. Audit Coordination:

· Liaise with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process and addressing any audit findings

· To lead and participate in the Audit Committee

8. Donor and Grant Management:

· Manage financial aspects of grants and donations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

· Provide financial information for grant applications and reporting.

· To monitor restricted funds

· To monitor future & multi year pledges

Personal Specification:

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

- Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the charitable sector.

- Strong knowledge of charity accounting, including SORP.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in financial management software preferably SAGE 50 Cloud and MS Excel.

​Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Schoolreaders a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:

- 25 days annual leave (3 of which must be taken over Christmas) plus an additional paid day off on your birthday and public/bank holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)

- Contributory pension

- Access to a free 24/7 support service providing legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice

We are recruiting for a part-time Finance Officer to carry out a range of duties to ensure the smooth reporting and processing of the financial procedures of the Institute.

The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) is the leading professional institute representing archaeologists in the UK and overseas. We champion professionalism in archaeology, set and monitor professional standards for archaeological practice and promote good practice. We have just over 4000 individual members and 80 organisations and a team of 17 staff.

We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who has experience in financial support and undertaking financial tasks including payroll. You will good communication skills and be able to effectively prioritise your workload and to work under your own initiative. You will be familiar with a range of IT and finance systems.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our team that delivers a high level of service for our members and stakeholders.

Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. 

Additional benefits

• 27 days annual leave, 3 additional company holiday days between Christmas and New Year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group life scheme

CIfA’s policy on equal opportunities

CIfA is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice.

CIfA would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact us.

To apply, please send us a cover letter explaining your experience and how you meet the job description and person specification, along with a copy of your CV, using ‘Finance Officer’ in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 7 April. Interviews are expected to take place in week of 21 April 2025.

The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Description of role:

This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.

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