Finance Manager

Oasis; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to provide essential support to operations and project teams. This role involves managing project finances, ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, and delivering clear financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial expertise, exceptional Excel skills, and a passion for contributing to a meaningful vision. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and compassion while making a significant impact in the community. This position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' relevant experience in financial management.
• AAT-qualified or fully CCAB-qualified accountant.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient support to operations and project teams in financial tasks.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and reporting.

Skills

Financial Management

Charity Accounting Standards (SORP)

Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis

Project Finance Management

Education

AAT Qualification

Degree Level Education

Tools

Computerised Accounting Systems

Job description

About You

The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing efficient and flexible support to the operations and project teams in a range of financial and fund management tasks. The Finance Manager will have overall responsibility ensuring the recording of financial transactions and reporting to management and Trustees.

Hours: 20 hours per week (FTE 40 hours per week) primarily office-based in Cardiff- though we are open to flexible hours arrangements and hybrid working.

Salary: £32,000-£37,000 pro rata

For the full role description and application form, please visit our website:

https://www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs

About Oasis

At Oasis, we offer asylum seekers and refugees a “Warm Welsh Welcome!” Each of those words are important to us, and they are more than just words. When you walk into Oasis’ building, you can feel it.

While Oasis continues to grow significantly and diversify our services, we are absolutely determined to never compromise our inclusive compassion. The result of offering this warm Welsh welcome is a buzzing community of many nationalities, cultures, experiences, skills, challenges, successes, and foods, lots of food! The building, our services, our team and volunteers really do create an oasis, where the vibrancy of a diverse community can be experienced and where acts of service done with sincere kindness give the safety and support needed by those seeking to establish a new life in Wales.

Essential Criteria

Financial & Technical Expertise:

• Experience managing project finances using computerised accounting systems.
• Understanding of charity accounting standards (SORP) and financial reporting requirements, particularly for government and institutional donors in the non-profit sector.
• Advanced numeracy and Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.

Qualifications & Experience:

• AAT-qualified, part-qualified accountant, or fully CCAB-qualified accountant, with a minimum of two years' relevant experience in financial management.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent through professional experience.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.

Organisational & Problem-Solving Abilities:

• Proven attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in financial processes and reporting.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and adapt to the needs of a small, dynamic team.

Commitment to Vision & Values:

• Passion for Oasis’ vision and core values
• Open and transparent communicator, willing to seek support and drive improvements without defensiveness.
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality financial management that directly contributes to better outcomes for clients.
• Someone who takes their work seriously but not themselves— able to balance professionalism with a sense of humour and camaraderie in a hardworking team.

How to Apply

Application deadline: 9:30am 20th May 2025.

Please complete the Oasis application form on our website and send to [e-mail]. This can be found on our website: https://www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs