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Finance Manager
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Finance Manager - Office based 2-3 times a month
Location: London
Charity People have partnered with a £2million turnover charity seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful impact in communities across the UK.
Reporting directly to an inspiring and supportive CEO, you will lead all aspects of finance, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-led environment and is equally comfortable contributing at both strategic and operational levels.
Location: Majority remote with coming to London 2-3 times a month
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £49,000 - £53,000 per annum
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's financial planning and management processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, reserves management and long-term financial planning.
- Produce accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports and Board papers, providing clear financial insight to support decision-making.
- Develop, review and maintain robust financial policies, controls and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to relevant financial, regulatory and charity accounting requirements.
- Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including payroll, sales and purchase ledger activities, banking, reconciliations, VAT returns, fixed assets and accounting system administration.
- Manage year-end processes, including audit preparation, annual accounts, statutory returns and funder financial reporting.
- Support the development of sustainable income streams by contributing to funding applications, programme budgeting and financial modelling, while line managing and supporting the Finance Administration Officer.
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Person Specification
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or a very strong QBE (Qualified by Experience) Accountant with strong experience working within the charity / NFP sector
- Strong knowledge of charity accounting, SORP and financial controls, with experience preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgement and work effectively within a small, collaborative team.
- Strong systems and technology skills, including experience using accounting software and leveraging technology to improve financial efficiency and reporting.
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Role will be closing on 3rd August, 2026
First stage interview 11th or 13th August, 2026 via MSTeams
Second stage interview 19th August, 2026 in person
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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