Finance Manager

Big Issue Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking two Finance Managers to support their finance team. These roles involve preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong financial management background and a recognized UK accountancy qualification. The roles offer a salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 and hybrid work options. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity pay

Training and development opportunities

Health benefits include life cover

Blue Light benefits card

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial management.
• Recognised UK accountancy qualification required.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow, and treasury management.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and income recognition and disclosures.
• Proven experience in building cross-functional relationships and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cash flow management

Team leadership

Education

Recognised UK accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

The Big Issue Group is looking to appoint 2 Finance Managers as part of a transformative approach to how our finance team supports and advises our wider group of companies. One role will support our Media, Commercial and Funding functions and the other will support our frontline (outreach and support) team, our Big Issue Recruit team and our central services team.

We are on an exciting journey to modernise and transform our finance function. We are looking for driven, forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about precision, process, and progress. Our goal is to build a finance team that not only delivers exceptional control and accuracy, but also acts as a proactive partner to the wider organisation.

These roles are ideal for proactive individuals with a strong background in financial management and a recognised UK accountancy qualification. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

You will take the lead in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions and ensure compliance with FRS 102 and other relevant accounting standards, particularly around income recognition and disclosures.

You will also be building and maintaining working relationships with teams across the Big Issue Group and helping to build a team both for now and for the future by liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, supervising and mentoring trainee finance staff, supporting strategic planning and business case development and implementing and improving financial controls and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial management
• Recognised UK accountancy qualification
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow, and treasury management
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and income recognition and disclosures
• Experience with building cross-functional relationships and leading teams

Workplace and Benefits

The salary and benefits offered include:

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Blue Light benefits card
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details

The role is based at our Head Office in Finsbury Park, London with hybrid working available – a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Closing date

Closing date - 12th October 2025 (23:59). Please note: we may shortlist and interview before the stated closing date, so please apply asap.

Equal Opportunities

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

About The Big Issue Group

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm), and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

How to apply

For enquiries, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].