Finance Manager

Reed; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established charity/social enterprise in Bedfordshire seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and contribute to strategic development. This role involves budgeting, compliance, and managing a team in a values-led environment. Ideal candidates will have senior finance experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and valuable benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

1 annual wellbeing day

Free onsite parking

Subsidised lunches

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance roles.
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Commercial awareness and inclusive leadership style.
• Experience in social enterprise or charity settings is highly desirable.
• Confidence in mentoring, coaching, and working with diverse teams.
• Comfort working onsite in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee administration and IT support.
• Manage two direct reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Compliance with HMRC, VAT, Gift Aid, and other statutory requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Lead upcoming key projects.

Job description

Finance Manager - Charity/Social Enterprise

£50,000–£55,000

Bedfordshire

Are you a seasoned Finance Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation?

We’re exclusively working with a well-establishedsocial enterprise and charitable organisationbased in Bedfordshire to recruit aFinance Managerwho will lead financial operations and contribute to strategic development. This is a pivotal role in a values-led environment, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes and support a diverse, inclusive community.

What’s on Offer

• Salary:£50,000–£55,000 (DOE)
• Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
  • 3% pension contribution
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 1 annual wellbeing day
  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised lunches
• Hours:Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30
• Location:Onsite presence preferred due to operational needs

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll lead the finance function and oversee administration and IT support. You’ll manage two direct reports and play a key role in:

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Payroll and HR systems
• Compliance with HMRC, VAT, Gift Aid, and other statutory requirements
• Supporting strategic decision-making and operational improvements
• Leading upcoming key projects

About You

We’re looking for astrong, empathetic leaderwith:

• Proven experience in senior finance roles
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Commercial awareness and inclusive leadership style
• Experience in social enterprise or charity settings is highly desirable
• Confidence in mentoring, coaching, and working with diverse teams
• Comfort working onsite in a collaborative, community-focused environment

Why Join?

This is more than just a finance role—it’s a chance to be part of a community that values people, purpose, and progress. You’ll be joining a refreshed leadership team with a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Interested?Apply today or contact Sam Ridler at Reed Coventry for a confidential discussion.

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