FINANCE MANAGER | Be Part of Something Life‑Saving. Be Part of What's Next.
Salary: From £50,000
Hours: Flexible full‑time or part‑time options available
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dunfermline
Work Structure: Hybrid - enjoy the balance of office collaboration and home working
Join a Charity Where Your Expertise Truly Matters
At Pet Blood Bank UK, we don't just support veterinary care - we save lives. As the UK's leading national pet blood bank charity, we ensure vital blood products are available when pets need them most, helping veterinary professionals deliver life‑saving treatment every day.
This is an exceptionally exciting time to join the charity. Pet Blood Bank UK is entering a new phase of growth and development, and we are looking for someone who wants to be right at the heart of that journey. This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, make a real impact, and help shape the future of a purpose‑driven organisation.
Search are proud to be recruiting a Finance Manager on a retained basis - a key role that will support the charity's continued growth, strengthen financial stability, and play an integral part in building the next chapter of Pet Blood Bank UK.
Your Benefits
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, recognition, and long‑term development of our people.
You will receive:
30 days annual leave, with additional days awarded for length of service
Free onsite parking
Access to our staff benefits platform
Length‑of‑service recognition programme
Private healthcare available for eligible roles
A stable, long‑term role within a supportive leadership team
Regular travel is an integral part of the role, offering frequent opportunities to connect with teams on site, including overnight staysAbout the Role
This is a key role within Pet Blood Bank UK, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the full finance function and working closely with the Managing Director to ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and accuracy. It is a hands‑on position suited to an experienced Finance Manager with proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary and remote teams, who enjoys ownership, structure, and contributing to a purpose‑driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a purpose-driven finance function
Overseeing all financial operations while empowering and developing your direct report to help drive life‑saving impact for animals across the UK
Inspire and support multidisciplinary teams
Including remote colleagues, fostering collaboration and a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in veterinary care.
Deliver high‑quality financial insights
Through dynamic management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and proactive cashflow management that directly supports the charity's mission.
Champion strong governance and regulatory compliance
Ensuring the charity operates with integrity and trust as it continues to grow its vital services.
Strengthen financial resilience
By maintaining robust controls, driving audit readiness, and managing risk frameworks while producing clear, timely monthly and quarterly performance reports.
Payroll responsibility
For around 120 dedicated team members, ensuring accuracy and supporting the people who make this essential service possible.
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders
Across operations and customer service teams, helping to shape financial decision‑making that enhances the donor and client experience.
Build strong cross‑site relationships
Attending meetings at the Loughborough office and contributing positively to a supportive, mission‑driven culture. What We're Looking For
Finance Qualification or Equivalent Experience
Bring at least five years of financial experience, using your expertise to support a mission‑driven organisation.
Proven Senior Finance Leadership
Demonstrate confident leadership across finance and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strong performance and collaboration.
Exceptional Financial Analysis & Reporting Skills
Use your strength in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to turn complex data into clear, strategic insight.
Willingness to Travel
Be comfortable with regular travel, including occasional overnight stays, to support teams and build cross‑site relationships.
Knowledge of Charity Finance (Advantageous)
An understanding of charity accounting, governance, and regulatory needs is beneficial, but not essential.
Transferable Experience Welcome
Candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply where their skills can add value to our mission.Why Pet Blood Bank?
At Pet Blood Bank, you will be part of a compassionate, committed team working together to improve animal health and save lives. We are an organisation driven by quality, care, and integrity - and we are looking for someone who shares these values and wants to make a tangible difference.
Search 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