Finance and Operations Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager with outstanding organisational skills who is passionate about ensuring great outcomes for children and young people.

As Finance and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing systems and processes that ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Young Manchester’s core activities and diverse programmes. You will work closely with the CEO to oversee the day-to-day operations of a dynamic and fast-paced charity; ensuring efficient workflows, managing team performance, supervising financial operations, and coordinating key operational activities.

This role is particularly vital as Young Manchester continues to expand its grant portfolio, attract additional funding to the city, provide infrastructure support to its network of local youth organisations, and grow its youth consultancy service, collaborating with businesses across Manchester.

The postholder will be critical in maintaining our standard of work and commitment to ensuring children and young people are shaping Young Manchester’s work, in order to maximise impact and opportunities for young people. In this role, there is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.