Finance Manager

Finance Manager (Charity) – Coventry / Hybrid (2/3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

£34,000–£38,000 (you will be paid an hourly equivalent), Temporary, Full time (4 days considered)

A national environmental charity is seeking a hands‑on Finance Manager to provide stability and leadership during a period of team transition. The organisation has diverse income streams, a strong membership base and a respected national profile. This role will suit someone confident managing day‑to‑day finance operations while improving processes, controls and reporting.

• Lead month‑end, journals, reconciliations and management accounts.
• Maintain continuity across payroll, payments, VAT, Gift Aid and membership income.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for departmental leads.
• Resolve TB/reconciliation issues and ensure audit readiness.
• Line manage a small finance team and act as a business partner across the charity.
• Strengthen systems and controls, including optimisation of Business Central.

• Strong experience across management accounts, statutory reporting and compliance.
• Confident user of Business Central or similar finance systems.
• Skilled in leading small teams and supporting non‑finance colleagues.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and comfortable working independently.
• Part‑qualified, qualified or qualified by experience.
• Charity sector experience (SORP, grants, restricted funds) desirable.

Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.