Finance Jobs

Walsall Council are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell on a recruitment campaign for five Finance Business Partners on a permanent basis. At Walsall Council, we’re transforming, and so are our Financial Services. We’re changing the way the council works so that we can provide an even better customer experience, increase staff satisfaction, and improve our service performance. It’s all about achieving the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities.

We are looking to recruit into 5x Finance Business Partner roles, to continue to support this transformation journey within the following areas: Financial Planning and Children’s & Education Services. Each Finance Business Partner role will be supporting our service managers and directors to become a proactive and trusted financial adviser. Everything you do will help to improve the service and its outcomes.

The organisation:

Walsall is situated within the West Midlands and is one of four Local Authorities comprising the Black Country. It contains six urban district centres: Walsall Town Centre lies at the heart of the Borough, surrounded by Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston and Willenhall. The Borough covers 40sq miles and is bisected by the M6 motorway.

In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 29 days (which rises to 34 days after 5 years continuous local government service), a flexible working scheme that allows up to a further 12 days leave per year, working from home opportunities (minimum of 1 day per week required on site) with emphasis on an optimum work life balance arrangement and a career average pension scheme.  We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

The key duties of the role are as follows:

• Provide high level strategic financial advice in liaison with senior finance colleagues and service managers.
• Build and maintain strong productive relationships with the business and within finance / commercial.
• Provide advice and financial input into the Council’s financial planning processes including input and guidance into business plans and service improvement reviews.
• Identify and report upon any financial risks resulting from changes in political, operational, technological or environmental factors
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the Council’s year end Statutory Accounts for your directorate.
• Drive forward efficiencies by continuously adapting, designing, monitoring and reviewing working practices, procedures and systems.
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the monthly/quarter finance and performance monitoring budgetary control process.
• Actively contribute and participate in budget setting and monitoring and forecasting processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A full CCAB / CIMA accountancy qualification or be actively studying for one.
• Ideally, a background working in the public sector but this is by no means essential.
• Experience of excellent business partnering support to customers and being able to adapt to differing customer needs.
• Experience in the use of financial modelling and options appraisal techniques, particularly the use of spreadsheets and business intelligence tools (desirable).
• Experience of providing business intelligence that enables managers to take soundly based policy and operational decisions.
• Awareness of potential risks / opportunities / changes in legislation and experience of supporting budget holders through mitigating these risks and embracing opportunities.
• Evidence of operating in a commercial and proactive manner.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th March, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 24th March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment.

An excellent position has arisen for a Head of Finance and Reporting to join the team at a national health and wellbeing charity. This pivotal role will oversee the organisation’s financial planning and reporting while driving strategic decision-making through exceptional leadership and technical expertise.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the organisation’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and operational needs
• Prepare and present accurate, timely monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and statutory accounts
• Ensure full compliance with charity finance regulations, including HMRC guidelines and Charities SORP
• Oversee financial reporting and tracking for funders, commissioners, and grant agreements
• Oversee the annual external audit process, acting as the primary liaison with auditors to ensure an efficient and effective audit
• Collaborate closely with operational and fundraising teams to support strategic objectives and funding bids
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture that supports professional growth and excellence

Essential candidate criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Strong expertise in financial management, including audits, compliance with charity regulations, and funding requirements
• Proficiency in financial systems, analytical skills, and the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Location: London

Salary: up to £70,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Part-Time Finance Manager 

Location: Worcestershire

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

Headway Worcestershire is a local, independent charity dedicated to supporting adults impacted by acquired brain injuries throughout Worcestershire. We provide specialised services, information, and support to survivors, their families, and caregivers.

Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives, while fostering a community of respect and understanding.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team on a part-time basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our charity’s impact by providing vital payroll, finance, and administrative support.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and be an integral part of the Senior Management Team. You will ensure our financial processes run smoothly and effectively, enabling the organisation to meet its objectives and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely salary payments.

• Liaise with our external payroll provider and ensure compliance with pension schemes, HMRC, and union contributions.

• Maintain and reconcile financial records using Xero accounting software, including bank transactions, credit card statements, invoices, and aged debtor reports.

• Audit cash payments, produce daily reports, and manage banking of all cash and cheque receipts.

• Negotiate competitive contracts with utility suppliers and audit direct debit payments for gas, electricity, water, and telecoms.

• Prepare financial reports for board meetings, track restricted donation expenditures, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Provide administrative support, including minute-taking, secure document disposal, and handling telephone communications.

• Support the CEO and team in identifying and implementing strategies to improve organisational efficiency.

About You

We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and has strong attention to detail. You will bring excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

• Proven experience in payroll processing and pension administration.

• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.

• A commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality and work ethics.

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a compassionate and impactful charity.

• Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

This Appointment is subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Join us at Headway Worcestershire and make a difference in the lives of those impacted by acquired brain injuries.

REF-219469

Over the last few years, NHYC has grown to a team of over 70 staff.  This role will add capacity to our current Admin Team, supporting the organisation with increased demand around finance, admin and resources. You will work as part of a small, yet critical team to ensure the organisation and our services run smoothly.  This role’s specific focus will be to support the Finance and Resources manager with general bookkeeping, analysis of financial information and ensuring compliance of financial procedures. You should be well organised, a great communicator, and experienced in or willing to learn financial procedures. This role does require prior experience in an administrative role.
The role is based at our day centre in Camden. 

• Full time, permanent role in our Administration Team
• The starting salary is £31,200
• Deadline to apply: 9am Tuesday 11 March

*Please note that we may close earlier if there are a high number of applications           

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our ‘3Ps’.

We achieve this in two ways: we improve lives through frontline delivery of public services, and we use our knowledge to change ‘the system’ by fixing the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Job Description

As a Financial Wellbeing Advisor within Catch22’s Justice team in London, you will play a key role in supporting ex-offenders on probation, focusing on their financial needs. Working with adult males, you’ll explore the root causes of financial hardship and help address debt, benefits, and overall financial wellbeing to build their confidence in managing finances independently.

You will manage a caseload, conducting assessments and developing action plans, while collaborating with local agencies to deliver support. You'll also assist with accessing benefits, banking services, and financial entitlements. The role is autonomous but collaborative, with opportunities to improve service quality and share innovative ideas.

About You
You’re highly organized, process-driven, and able to manage workloads efficiently. With a keen eye for detail and strong writing skills, you ensure timely and high-quality case management. Proactive and resilient, you thrive under pressure and are quick to learn, ready to tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll have experience in the Criminal Justice System or working with disadvantaged people, with a passion for making a positive impact.

Qualifications

GCSE in Maths and English, or equivalent
Experience in the Criminal Justice System
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Additional information

Important information about this opportunity

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description to find out more. If you have any

questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact out team. Email is available on our advert accessible via the application link. Unfortunately Charity Job does not allow email addresses or links in their advert. All of this informaiton is available on our own site. 

Contract: FIXED TERM until 31/12/2025

Hours & work pattern: Full time, 38 hours per week.

Salary: £27,991.00

Location: This role is based in King's Cross, Only Connect, Kings Cross, 32 Cubitt Street, London, WC1X 0LR

Preferences for successful candidates will be considered but are not always guaranteed.

Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check, HMPPS vetting check, and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.

Working patterns: Monday to Friday.

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.

Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see the opportunity Information Pack for more information.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024, within our Justice Hub, we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

About King's Head Theatre

King’s Head Theatre is a purpose-built, wheelchair accessible theatre with a 200-seat flexible auditorium and 50-seat cabaret space off Upper St, Islington which showcases a wide range of performance styles from plays to musicals, to opera & cabaret, to drag & comedy. 

Established in 1970, King’s Head Theatre was the oldest pub theatre in the UK until it closed its doors in August 2023. For 53 years the theatre was housed in the back room of the King’s Head Pub on Upper Street in an old boxing ring and pool hall, before opening the new space in Islington Square right behind the pub theatre in January 2024. 

Under Artistic Director & Founder Dan Crawford, whose tenure lasted 35 years until his death in 2005, the theatre became known as a breeding ground for new talent and great work. Renowned actors like Maureen Lipman, Hugh Grant, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Alan Rickman & Richard E Grant all performed at the theatre, and a number of productions transferred to the West End and Broadway, premiering work from writers such as Steven Berkoff, Tom Stoppard, Bryony Lavery and Victoria Wood.   

In 2010, the Olivier Award-winning company Opera UpClose Productions became the theatre’s resident company for four years, and with Adam Spreadbury-Maher as Artistic Director, turned the King’s Head into “London’s Little Opera House”, winning an Olivier Award for La Boheme in the Best New Opera category. Opera remains a key part of the theatre’s focus, alongside a commitment to emerging, daring and innovative work, such as Trainspotting, the Edinburgh Fringe and touring immersive hit developed by King’s Head Theatre.  

The theatre showcases a lot of LGBTQ+ work which explores the full spectrum of experiences symbolised by the rainbow flag. It is a home for a new wave of theatre makers, with a focus on work which is joyful, irreverent, colourful & queer. 

In the first year of the new King’s Head, the theatre has showcased work from artists such as Rob Madge, Luke Bayer, Olivier award-winner Shaun McKenna, triple Fringe First winners Xhloe & Natasha, Heartstopper’s Cormac Hyde-Corrin, Neil Ashton and writer Jonathan Maitland. The theatre has just announced its Spring 2025 season as it goes into its second year, working with artists such as Lauren Ward, Josie Benson, Vikki Stone, Rosie Day and former artistic director Hannah Price, who will be making her debut on the new stage.

About the Role

The Senior Finance Officer role is an exciting opportunity to join one of Londons leading Off West End Theatres. As a registered charity, we are looking for a candidate with finance experience as well as an enthusiasm for the arts. The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for the financial and office administration of the charity.

They will be the lead finance officer, managing all budgets, issuing settlements, working with the auditors on statutory accounts and reporting to the Executive Producer (acting CEO) and board on finance matters. They will also lead on administration, processes, policies, and office management for the organisation.

Your new companyA great opportunity has arisen for a leading housing association based in Central London. This is a permanent opportunity as a Finance Systems Analyst within a medium-sized systems team.
Your new roleAs a Finance Systems Analyst, you will be the first point of contact for issue resolution and queries connected with all finance IT systems. You will resolve issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate and document more complex cases, contributing to overall team success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring stakeholder change requests are properly actioned, adhering to the chart of account design framework.
• Acting as the system custodian, ensuring the completeness and integrity of the finance IT system.
• Assisting in the development of finance systems controls to ensure they are robust and efficient.
• Maintaining, creating, or updating the approval chains/workflow within the D365 purchase order system, ensuring that approvers are set up in line with financial regulations.
• Updating procedure manuals for all finance systems and supporting the training of staff on all finance systems, including new configurations of existing systems.
• Proactively helping users utilise system functionality.
• Documenting and tracking user queries and resolutions for future reference, helping to maintain a knowledge base for the team.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of working with a finance IT system; specifically, a D365 accounting system, as well as P2P systems experience.
• Hold or studying for a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve routine issues efficiently.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail to ensure stakeholder change requests adhere to the chart of account design framework.
• Experience of maintaining the integrity of finance IT systems and developing robust controls.
• Proficiency in managing approval chains/workflows within the D365 purchase order system.
• Ability to update procedure manuals and train staff on finance systems.
• Strong documentation skills to track user queries and maintain a knowledge base.

What you'll get in return

• Contributory pension scheme - up to 10.8%.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Cycle 2 work
• Healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• + more.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.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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Your new company
A well established, medium-sized London charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for managing a team of six with two direct reports and leading the management of the Finance and IT functions. Duties and responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency and compliance of all finance and IT processes and advising the SMT and Board on the financial position of the organisation. The anticipated duration is 3 months+. To start ASAP. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant and an Interim Finance Director with recent experience in the not-for-profit sector.

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, or call us now.
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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The Role

This is a newly created role at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth (CDP) as we grow and develop our finance function. As the Management Accountant, you will be joining an established department who have responsibility for managing CDP’s finances and ensuring the financial sustainability of the whole diocese. This will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making across the whole Diocese with a particular focus on our 88 parishes.

This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and professional team to further integrate finance within the organisation through building relationships with all our clergy, staff and volunteers. You will be able to understand and explain the story behind the numbers and work with the wider team to ensure financial cost effectiveness.

At CDP our mission is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ through the work of his church. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our mission a reality as a Christian organisation, our faith is an integral part of our working culture but being a practising Roman Catholic is not a requirement for this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful post-holder will be part of our Diocesan Finance Team reporting to the Head of Finance and will be expected to:

Help ensure financial compliance with Charity Law and both internal and external deadlines.

Assist with the compilation and presentation of financial analysis, management accounts, treasury and financial reports as required.

Work with the parishes in putting together and implementing parish budgets and cashflow forecasts to assist in their day to day running. The budget process will include ensuring that the actions from the Quinquennial Inspection reports are incorporated into the longer-term budgets to help with more proactive rather than reactive expenditure plans.

Represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth to ensure the highest standards of financial management are maintained.

Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Qualified Accountant - Chartered status of a professional accountancy body (ie CCAB qualified)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development 
• Significant experience in working as a Management Accountant in a complex organisation, managing financial information and working with non-financial staff to ensure the delivery of financial objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to analyse complex financial information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively and have difficult conversations
• Highly motivated and resilient, the ability to think and act creatively with a can-do, proactive approach  
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office products including Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required along with the ability to travel regularly to various parts of the Diocese.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a charitable and a faith-based organisation
• Knowledge and experience of using Business Central and Xero
• Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic church

Application information

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining your interest in this position.

Applications will be accepted until Sunday 2nd March 2025.

First stage interviews will be on 6th March (via Teams) which will include an In-tray exercise lasting 30 minutes, followed by an interview with the Interview Panel lasting 30 minutes.

Second interviews if required to held in person on 12th March with the Interview Panel lasting 60 minutes, at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA and we would want the successful candidate to start as soon as possible after that.

CDP reserves the right to close the applications early in the case of a high volume of applications and so early application is advised.

For more information about this role, please see the attached Management Accountant Applicant Pack for the full job description and person specification.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and completion of pre-employment checks, including two employment references, Right to Work in the UK, DBS check, provision of relevant certification of qualifications. This position is subject to completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

Please note: The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer sponsorship for any roles and applicants are required to have the Right to Work in the UK.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CDP we promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, then please do not be put off applying. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance and Office Manager with a charity who inspires people living with HIV to live healthy and confident lives, on a permanent, full-time basis. As Finance and Office Manager you will manage all aspects of operational finances and budget controls, together with maintaining office processes.

Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation and you will be required to be in the office 3 days per week.

As Finance and Office Manager, you will:

- Ensure the effective controls of all operational financial activities, including the adequate reporting and recording of all transactions

- Complete all payroll and pension administration

- Lead on all aspects of team budget management and reporting, producing quarterly Management Accounts

- Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Board on financial planning and forecasting

- Manage and control key systems and processes linked to finance and facilities

The successful applicant will:

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

- Be part or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) or qualified by experience

- Have demonstrable financial management experience

- Have extensive experience in preparation of financial records and information for audit

- 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.

About the role:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Payables function of the Finance Department in a world-renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, that all invoices are recorded in a timely manner, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

* Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring ageing is current and that payments are correctly allocated
* Liaise with all departments to ensure prompt authorisation of invoices for processing and resolving supplier disputes
* Prepare high quality payment runs, ensuring the weekly process runs efficiently and to timetable, including resolving queries, right through to the presentation to bank signatories
* Processing staff credit card returns to ensure adherence to Museum group policy
* Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
* Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
* Assist with enquiries to the department and provide information to management as requested.
* Proactively suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members
* Stock record maintenance and query resolution as and when required

About you:

* 5 GCSE's or equivalent.
* Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
* IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills, and excellent attention to detail.
* Able to work well with others and take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
* Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 year's service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
* Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
* Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
* Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
* Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans

The Geological Society is an award-winning professional and learned society, working to advance geoscience through a broad range of activities including publishing, conferences and events, accreditation, policy, education, and public engagement.

The Geological Society plays a pivotal role in understanding and advancing such topics as environmental protection climate change, sustainability, and natural hazard mitigation.

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be supporting The Geological Society in its search for a Director of Finance and Operations, to join its senior leadership team, in a role overseeing Finance, IT, Facilities and HR operations. Working closely with the Chief Executive, management team, Trustees, the wider organisation and a range of committees, this is an important role which will help to drive The Geological Society’s financial and strategic objectives, and ensure it has the internal support, information, and infrastructure necessary to achieve its goals and operate efficiently.

Role Overview

As Director of Finance and Operations you will be responsible for leading and managing the Finance, Facilities and IT teams. Key duties will include:

• Develop and implement long-term financial plans in line with the Society’s goals.
• Prepare financial plans and scenario analysis to aid strategic decision-making.
• Present reports, budgets, forecasts, and risk analysis for management, Council,  Finance & Planning Committee, Audit Committee, and other relevant committees.
• Initiate and manage financial processes to improve the effectiveness of the Society’s financial management.
• Ensure strong financial controls, including policy reviews.
• Lead the annual budget process, working with the Chief Executive, Directors and  budget holders to help ensure the budget is developed in a timely and efficient way, helps achieve the Society’s financial and strategic objectives.
• Ensure that HR systems and processes are effective and oversee their operation, and help ensure that protocols and operating procedures are up-to-date and used effectively.
• Manage teams of finance, facilities and IT professionals.
• Oversee the management of the buildings and facilities at the Society’s London headquarters and its Publishing House in Bath, including planning for cyclical replacement and maintenance of buildings, equipment and furnishings.
• Oversee delivery of resilient and cost-effective information systems and related support, and develop internal and customer facing ICT facilities, platforms and services.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working – normally 3 days per week in the office (central London) and the remainder up to you
• 25 days basic holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays) increasing up to 30 days with continued service
• Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
• Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
• Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
• Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions and free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience operating at senior operational and strategic level. 
You will have experience in or knowledge of the charities or not-for-profit sector and will be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working exclusively with The Geological Society in the recruitment of this role. Please apply below or get in contact with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further information.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th February 2025. Interview dates will be held in early to mid March 2025. 

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Payroll and Finance Senior Manager – (12 Months Fixed Term) for this Rehabilitation Charity based in London (Hybrid)

• Length: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid Working: 2 days a week is required at their offices in London
• Salary: £50,000pa
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Position and purpose of the role is:

• The role is to lead on payroll, both ensuring an accurate payroll each month and being proactive in suggesting improvements and efficiencies.
• To produce first draft management accounts with associated balance sheet reconciliation and profit and loss data.
• To maintain the cash flow
• Manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, acting as a role model, ensuring their development through supervision and appraisal to fulfil their role and to meet the departments Key Performance Indicators.
• To work closely with Budget holders to have timely accurate financial information.
• Working with the HR payroll team, to ensure the monthly payroll is accurate and efficient.
• To support the Finance Director with the mapping of the payroll system and to suggest improvements
• As part of the Finance Team, work collaboratively to produce the year end statutory accounts.

We’re passionate about helping charities and community groups to build vibrant and connected communities.

If you feel strongly about making a difference, understand the power of finance and administration in facilitating the work of organisations and are solutions focussed, then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a highly motivated person with a track record of providing organisations with full financial management functions. 

This crucial role is busy and varied and you will be relied on to provide sound financial advice to Trustees and the senior management team. As well as helping us develop our financial resilience, as a member of the Senior Management Team you will play an important part in helping to shape our future as a charity.   

We’re looking for a collaborative, experienced leader who can encourage the supportive culture in the team, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial managers. You’ll be joining a strong empowering team who enjoy working together.

Alongside the ability to respond flexibly to challenges with a solutions-focussed approach, we are looking for someone with an affinity to the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), and an appreciation for the rural context we are working in.

Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment are as important to us as your background and experience, so we welcome candidates with transferrable skills. If you think this sounds like you, please have a look at the job description on our website.

Apply by sending a CV and a covering letter telling us why you’d like to work at Community First Yorkshire and how you meet the job description, along with a confidential details form and equal opportunities form (available to download form our website).

If you’d like an initial chat about the role, please contact us.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 10 March 

Interviews: in person at our Askham Bryan office on 12 and 17 March