Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience
* Proven financial management, accounting, and budgetary control experience
* Experience in producing management and statutory accounts
* Knowledge of charity accounting and fund management
* Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Understanding of financial governance and controls
* Experience in staff supervision or line management
* Experience of working with a variety of communities and backgrounds
* Experience of working towards measurable objectives
Desirable criteria
* Experience with NHS financial systems and charity-specific regulations (e.g., Charity SORP)
* Knowledge of fundraising systems (e.g., Donorfy) and charity financial software (e.g., Harlequin)
* Experience supporting fund advisors and handling system/structural transitions
* Understanding of healthcare charity operations
Skills
Essential criteria
* Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
* Ability to interpret and apply regulations, data protection, and governance requirements to ensure legal and ethical compliance
* A team player with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in different circumstances, to achieve positive financial outcomes and to establish long-term relationships and partnerships.
Desirable criteria
* Confidence using and evaluating digital platforms, CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy), and online giving tools for effective donor engagement
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent experience
* 3 A levels or NVQ (or equivalent experience)
other
Essential criteria
* Calm under pressure
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Desire to develop a career in fundraising
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
* Finance Manager JD ( PDF, 256.6 KB )
* Finance Manager PS ( PDF, 232.6 KB )
* Useful Links ( PDF, 110.3 KB )
* Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service ( PDF, 54.9 KB )
* Guidance for Applicants Including Values ( PDF, 246.8 KB )
* People Strategy ( PDF, 640.9 KB )
* Policy Statement on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders ( PDF, 94.2 KB )
* Policy Statement on the Secure handling off Disclosure Information ( PDF, 67.7 KB )
* Voluntary Living Wage Guidance ( PDF, 65.5 KB )
* Candidate Pack ( PDF, 22.5 MB )
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