We are seeking a qualified, part-qualified (or qualified by experience) Finance Manager to shape and develop our finance functions as we continue our expansion.
This is a new post for the charity, and you will work closely with the COO to form the role.
Location: hybrid - office based in Oxford 1 day/week on a Monday
Salary: £42,000 FTE (£25,200 for 22.5 hours take home)
Contract type: part-time 3 days (or 22.5 hours per week, open to this being spread
across more days), Permanent
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Start date: ASAP
Role Purpose
To provide financial information, insight and expertise to enhance the charity’s financial
decision making.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Investigate, interrogate and interpret variances. Collaborate with others to write meaningful commentary.
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
* Oversee completion of year-end process and audit.
* Develop and maintain effective financial systems and controls to improve processes and reporting.
* Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to assist with pricing, project decisions and strategic initiatives.
* Support fundraising activities by providing financial reports that assist with grant applications, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in producing and analysing management accounts in a commercial or charity setting.
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification, or part qualified or qualified by significant experience.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial matters to non-finance staff and stakeholders.
* Proficient in accounting software (experience with Xero is desirable).
* Highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Desirable Skills and Attributes
* Understanding of charity accounting regulations, particularly SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice). Experience within the charity sector or a not-for-profit environment. Knowledge of charity fundraising and reporting requirements for grants and donations.
* Passion for the charity sector, particularly ensuring all young people have access to education.
What We Offer
* A meaningful role within a growing charity, where your financial expertise will directly support the charity’s mission and growth strategy.
* A friendly, collaborative, flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development as the charity grows.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time = 15 days + bank holidays).
* Paid shut down over the Christmas period (in line with school holidays).
* Flexible working hours.
* Hybrid role, largely working from home role if desired.
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
* Pension and rewards scheme