Head of Finance - Manchester

NFP People Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Head of Finance to enhance their financial systems and processes. This newly created role offers hybrid working and responsibilities that include accounting management and improving finance operations within a charity setting focused on youth development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company matched pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday leave

Additional annual leave purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Management level accounting experience in a charity setting.
• Full working knowledge of management accounts preparation.
• Experience in annual audits and financial systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Drive finance system improvements and manage the Finance Team.
• Prepare management accounts and budget forecasts.
• Communicate financial information to stakeholders with varying backgrounds.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

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NFP People Limited

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02.06.2025

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Head of Finance

We are looking for a Head of Finance, in this is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and Systems. Set within an innovative, young-person centred charity and the wider network, this role is ideal for an individual who is an experienced charity accountant and loves improving finance systems and processes, with a desire to lead an enthusiastic Finance Team.

This is a permanent role offering hybrid working.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in either the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – hours per week

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024

Second Stage Interviews: Thursday 19 September at a Youth Zone (tbc location)

About the Role

We are looking for someone who has the ambition to strive for the very best in all areas of finance, who is able to drive innovative systems developments and inspire others to adopt new ways of working, across a growing network of youth charities.

We are looking for an individual who has sound technical knowledge of current accounting regulations, combined with the ability to communicate financial information to a wide variety of people, some with no financial background and others who are experienced professionals.

As a growing and ambitious charity, you will have responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

About You

You will have accounting experience at management level within a charity setting and full working knowledge of preparing management accounts, budget setting and forecasting.

You will also have significant experience of the maintenance and administration of financial and reporting systems including identifying improvements to processes and managing system updates. Knowledge of Sage and Xero software, Excel and other appropriate financial packages are essential.

Conversant with the requirements of SORP 2015, and other relevant legislation, when preparing charity accounts (training can be provided), you will have experience in annual audits, within either a company or charity setting (guidance can be provided).

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed below throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The team are dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly please tell us how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate!

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities,

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Accounts and Finance, Accountant, Business Accountant, Finance and Operations Director, Director of Finance and Operations, Head of Finance and Operations.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.