Finance Manager

Overview

In Focus is looking for a Finance Manager to help shape and lead our finance function within a small, creative and mission‑driven charity. This is a flexible, part‑time hybrid role, working 8 hours per week at £20.75 per hour. Hours can be worked Tuesday to Thursday, with some attendance at our Southampton office, including a monthly whole‑team meeting. You will support strong financial systems, clear reporting and long‑term sustainability as we continue our work with young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

• Oversee day‑to‑day finance processes including bookkeeping, payments, invoices, payroll coordination, debtor management, bank reconciliations and cashflow.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, board reporting, year‑end audit preparation, restricted funds, grant reporting, compliance and financial controls.
• Provide financial insight, advice and reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees.
• Maintain accurate records, internal controls and financial policies.
• Produce management accounts, variance analysis, board reports and year‑end audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, UK financial regulations, restricted fund rules and funder reporting.
• Support grant budgets, financial reporting and pricing models for programmes and earned income.
• Manage finance systems, streamline processes and improve reporting tools.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Trustees and wider team to provide clear financial insight, strengthen systems and ensure resources are used effectively.

• Finance experience covering bookkeeping, reporting, budgeting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of charity finance, including restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Ability to work independently and help develop a finance function.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain finance to non‑finance colleagues.
• Commitment to In Focus's mission and values.
• A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience.

• Experience working in a small charity or creative organisation.
• Experience preparing for audits and working with trustees.
• Knowledge of charity SORP.
• Experience supporting fundraising teams with budgets and financial reporting.