Finance Manager
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours)
Salary: Dependent on experience and skill set
About the Organisation
A community-based charity committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis, and multiple disadvantage. Services span supported housing, crisis and drop-in provision, food services, a social supermarket, and a trading subsidiary.
Those supported are often living with the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma, alongside challenges including addiction, mental ill-health, and significant health inequality. Work is rooted in compassion, and belief everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial health of the organisation. You will provide robust financial management, ensure compliance across a varied range of income streams, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and trustees.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle
Deliver clear, accessible financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
Monitor performance against budget and flag risks in a timely mannerIncome & Fund Management
Maintain accurate management of restricted and unrestricted funds in line with funder requirements
Ensure correct income recognition across grants, contracts, rental income, donations, and trading
Oversee subsidiary and retail-style accounting activities
Support the preparation of funder financial reports and returnsHousing & Operations Finance
Manage financial processes relating to supported housing stock, including rent accounting and arrears
Work alongside operational managers to support cost control and budget ownership
Provide financial oversight across seasonal and crisis servicesCompliance & Controls
Take the lead on annual audit and independent examination preparation
Ensure adherence to Charity Commission requirements and applicable accounting standards including SORP
Manage VAT obligations, particularly in relation to trading activity
Own and develop Finance Policy, procedures, and standard operating processesLeadership & Strategy
Serve as a key financial adviser to the CEO and Board
Input into organisational strategy, long-term financial planning, and sustainability
Contribute to funding bids and business planning activitySystems & Team
Line manage the Finance Officer, providing support and development
Oversee payroll processing and HMRC and pension compliance
Develop and maintain financial systems and reporting toolsPerson Specification
Essential:
Proven experience in a finance role within the charity, not-for-profit, or housing sector
Solid grounding in management accounting, budgeting, and financial controls
Experience managing multiple income streams including restricted funding
Confident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences
Strong Excel skills and experience with SAGE accounting software
Comfortable working both strategically and at a hands-on operational levelDesirable:
Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards one
Knowledge of Charity SORP and VAT in mixed-income organisations
Experience in supported housing finance
Previous line management responsibilityKey Attributes
Values-driven with strong commercial awareness
Analytical and detail-focused
Collaborative, with a genuine commitment to supporting frontline servicesSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age