eduSOIL
Finance & Governance Manager (Volunteer) - Volunteer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
eduSOIL Finance & Governance Manager
eduSOIL seeks a Finance & Governance Manager to oversee financial governance, compliance, and risk. Working with the Founder & CEO and leadership team, you will strengthen controls and systems, supporting the sustainability of our education, wellbeing, and youth programmes.
What difference will you make?
This volunteer role is vital to eduSOIL's long-term sustainability. By strengthening our financial governance, compliance, and risk management, you will help ensure the organisation operates responsibly, transparently, and in line with UK regulatory requirements.
Your expertise will enable our leadership team to make informed financial decisions, maintain strong governance systems, and safeguard the organisation's resources. This, in turn, allows our programme teams to focus on delivering high-quality education, wellbeing, and youth leadership initiatives that positively impact children and young people across Northern Ireland and our international partnerships. Your contribution will help build a resilient organisation capable of creating lasting social impact.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is passionate about using their skills to support a purpose-driven organisation. The ideal volunteer will combine strong financial knowledge with integrity, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Qualities And Experience Include
- Professional experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or financial management.
- Knowledge of UK financial governance, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Experience overseeing financial controls, budgeting, or organisational risk.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a leadership team.
- Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical practice.
Desirable experience includes
- Acting as a Treasurer or serving in a finance governance role.
- Experience within charities, CICs, voluntary organisations, or social enterprises.
- Supervising or mentoring staff or volunteers.
- Developing financial policies, governance procedures, or risk management frameworks.
- Familiarity with international financial reporting or working across multiple jurisdictions.
Above all, we are looking for someone who shares eduSOIL's values and is committed to strengthening the organisation's financial sustainability, enabling us to continue delivering education, wellbeing, and youth leadership programmes that create lasting impact for children and young people.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Remote
What will you be doing?
As Finance & Governance Manager, you will
- Act as Treasurer for eduSOIL CIC (UK), providing financial oversight and governance.
- Run payroll and ensure payroll processes remain accurate and compliant.
- Prepare and file statutory returns and ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
- Oversee financial governance, internal controls, and organisational risk management.
- Supervise and support the Finance & Governance Assistant.
- Review financial records and documentation prepared by the Assistant and Finance Officer.
- Oversee international financial records before submission to licensed accountants.
- Work with the leadership team to strengthen financial systems, governance processes, and organisational sustainability.
- Support the development of policies and procedures that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and values-led approach.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills