Finance Manager
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
The Role
The Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, including budgeting, reporting, payroll, and financial governance. The postholder will also line manage the Finance Officer, ensuring effective support for transactional finance tasks and smooth day-to-day processes.
Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will help ensure sound financial management and contribute to strong internal controls and compliance.
This is a part-time role, ideal for a finance professional looking to work in a values-driven and flexible environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting:
Support the delivery of the Strategic Plan
Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports for the CEO and Trustees
Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budgets
Oversee bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate financial data entry
Manage the year-end process and liaise with external auditors
Maintain and improve financial procedures in line with best practice and charity regulations
Analyse financial performance data and present management information to non-finance managers in a transparent and clear way.
Line Management:
Provide day-to-day line management, support and supervision to the Finance Officer
Delegate and oversee routine financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Support the professional development of the Finance Officer and foster a collaborative team culture
Payroll & Pension:
Process monthly payroll and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
Oversee pension contributions and reporting
Conduct payroll checks and audits to ensure data integrity
Bids and Grants:
Provide detailed financial input and support with bids and grants for external funding
Oversee the disbursement of grants to carers ensuring there are robust processes and procedures in place
Governance & Compliance:
Support the CEO and Trustees in financial governance and risk management
Maintain and update the organisational risk register
Maintain up-to-date financial policies and ensure regulatory compliance
Prepare financial papers for Board meetings and Finance Committee, and attend as required
Manage insurance coverage and oversee financial aspects of contracts and leases
Organisational Management:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be expected to work flexibly to meet the need of the organisation, including deputising for the CEO / COO as required
Unified By Our Values
Focus: we make a difference to our unpaid carers’ lives
Inclusion: we are accessible to everyone in the community
Respect: we treat everyone with compassion and understanding
Excellence: we strive for continuous improvement and best practice
Why Join us?
A meaningful role making a real difference to unpaid carers
Flexible, part-time working to support your work-life balance
Supportive, inclusive and purpose-driven team culture
Annual staff conference to collaborate with colleagues
Annual summer celebration
28 days’ holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
One paid volunteer day per year
One week of paid carers leave per year
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Health plan via Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action for Carers, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.