Finance Manager

Christian Jobs; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance, drive budgeting and forecasting, and provide strategic financial insight for a growing charity. Working with the Director of Finance, you will ensure robust controls and timely reporting.

The role offers hybrid working from our West Yorkshire centre with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Ability to deliver accurate management accounts and reporting.
• Strong communication across organisation, including with department heads.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the charity.
• Oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support growth and mission.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accountancy qualification (nearly qualified)

Job description

Christian Jobs are managing the recruitment of this role on behalf of Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) .

Do you want to work for an organisation that nurtures and encourages talented employees?

Do you enjoy both the task-focused and strategic elements of charity finance?

Do you want to work for an organisation with a mission to change the trajectories of children's lives?

TLG's Finance Manager role could be the role for you!

Title: Finance Manager

Location: Hybrid - TLG's National Support Centre, West Yorkshire (minimum 40% office-based including Tuesdays)

Hours: Flexible,30-37.5 hours per week (0.8-1.0 FTE)

Reporting To: Director of Finance

Contract: Permanent

About TLG

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian children's wellbeing charity rooted in the conviction that the local church is central to God's mission of restoration and hope for children and families. Today, through our existing programmes of Early Intervention and Make Lunch, over 220 churches are partnering with TLG, supporting 4,699 children each year, with 1,059 children and family members connecting into the wider support of the church as a place of belonging, care and hope.

About the Role

As we journey towards our vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we're looking for a passionate, motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you'll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.

As someone who has completed or nearly completed their Accountancy qualification, you will be given responsibility in an environment centered on growth. The Finance Manager will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. As you take on this impactful role, we will support and develop you as a leader with sector-leading internal and external training.

Some of the role responsibilities include elements of:

• Budgeting & Planning
• Systems & Processes

Whilst the responsibilities and feel of the role will be familiar to someone with a career in charity finance, the close work with TLG's commercial subsidiaries, the opportunity to speak strategically in the future of the charity, the focus on career development and the environment of grace and faith encompassing TLG make this role an attractive proposition for anyone who wants to make a difference for Jesus within the finance sector.

About You

You will be a fully or nearly Qualified Accountant who wants to grow in a finance career with an organisation committed to seeing you flourish. You can work well within a high-performing finance function, bringing strong charity finance experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across the organisation, including with department heads throughout the team. You'll balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery of management accounts, budgeting and reporting. Alongside this, you'll bring an active Christian faith, playing a full part in the spiritual life of the organisation and working sensitively with people of all backgrounds.