Finance Manager

Overview

We are delighted to be supporting a UK education charity in their search for an interim Finance Manager to join their team on a part-time (3 days per week) basis. This is a key role within a values driven organisation committed to equity, learning, integrity and positive social impact. The position is based in Camden Town, with hybrid working available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on financial management. You will play a central role in supporting organisational resilience, ensuring strong governance, and enabling the charity to plan confidently for the future.

• Overseeing all financial systems, processes and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance and strong financial stewardship.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with colleagues across the organisation and producing clear, meaningful financial insights for senior leadership and trustees.
• Producing monthly management information and ad hoc reports, combining financial and nonfinancial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintaining robust cashflow forecasts and ensuring adequate reserves to support both current operations and future initiatives.
• Working closely with fundraising teams to support funding applications, restricted fund management and income reporting.
• Supporting governance and risk management, ensuring financial controls are strong, transparent and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Line managing a Finance Assistant and overseeing payroll through an external bureau.

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Substantial experience as the senior finance professional within a small organisation or charity, using insight to guide decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and present financial information clearly to nonfinance colleagues and trustees.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions focused mindset.
• A genuine commitment to the organisation's mission and values, including equity, learning, integrity and social responsibility.

• Charity sector financial management and reporting.
• Familiarity with Xero and/or Salesforce.

If you are a collaborative, values aligned finance professional who can balance strategic oversight with operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

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