Finance & Grants Manager Maternity Cover

Finance & Grants Manager (12 Months - Maternity Cover) About us

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, previous convictions and those with lived experience of the conditions we represent.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, with disclosure only requested where relevant at the appropriate stage.

We believe that by creating opportunities for all, we strengthen our impact and better support the communities we are committed to serve.

Muscular Dystrophy UK connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle-wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.

This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle-wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle-wasting conditions, and we won't stop until we achieve it.

• This role sits within the Finance team and is focused on delivering accurate, timely income reconciliation and finance-led grants administration.
• You will work closely with Supporter Services, Research, and wider teams to ensure all income streams are correctly reconciled, posted, and understood.
• You will report to the Head of Finance and Resources.
• Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
• A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work-life balance, and career development. Our offer includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more.

How we work:

We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).

Closing date:
Friday 26th June at Midday

Interview dates:
Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.

£40,000 - £43,000 per year

• Experience in income reconciliation and financial processing (essential)
• Experience working with grants or restricted funding in a finance context (highly desirable)
• Experience in the charity sector, particularly fundraising income (desirable)

Head Office, London, SE1 (with flexibility for hybrid and homeworking).