Finance and Operations Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance and Operations Manager with a small international development and humanitarian charity, on a part-time (15 – 22.5 hours per week), permanent basis. As Finance and Operations Manager, you will manage the internal finance and operational processes of the charity in compliance with UK GAAP, industry best practices and Charity Commission guidance and regulations, supporting trustees and staff to do their work and ensuring our best use of resources.

The role is supported by a part-time Finance and Executive Assistant who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the office, book-keeping and monthly reconciliations.

Please note, there is flexible working in place with this organisation and you would only be required to attend the office 1-2 days per month. Additionally, please note that the salary shown is the FTE.

As Finance and Operations Manager, you will:

- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with UK reporting standards and regulatory requirements

- Oversee the production of timely and accurate monthly reconciliation and reports by the Finance and Executive Assistant

- Support the Director and trustees to develop and oversee implementation of the charity’s mission and strategy

- Support the Director with budgeting and forecasting processes and provide appropriate reporting and analysis of variances and support for decision making to senior leadership and trustees

- Line manage the Finance and Executive Assistant

- Lead on ensuring compliance with data protection requirements

The successful applicant will:

- Have Significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role

- Be qualified or part-qualified and actively studying for ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

- Have knowledgeable in UK charity accounting, financial statements, audits, organisational strategy, planning and budgeting

- Have experience of managing/overseeing restricted funding from donors and how to record project income within accounting software

- Have experience of using QuickBooks or similar online accounting software packages

- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.