Finance Manager

The Big Issue; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social enterprise in City Of London is looking for Finance Managers to support its operations. The roles involve preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial management with a recognised accounting qualification. The salary is between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, alongside generous benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement and health benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced workplace pension

Health benefits including life cover

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial management with an accountancy qualification.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Curious and adaptable mindset with a desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial reports.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial management

Experience with cloud-based accounting tools

Strong analytical skills

Education

Recognised UK accountancy qualification

Tools

Xero

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; the other will support our frontline (outreach and support) team, our Big Issue Recruit team and our central services team. We are modernising and transforming our finance function and seek driven, forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about precision, process, and progress. The goal is to build a finance team that delivers exceptional control and accuracy while acting as a proactive partner to the wider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with FRS 102 and other relevant accounting standards, particularly around income recognition and disclosures.
• Build and maintain working relationships with teams across the Big Issue Group; liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise and mentor trainee finance staff.
• Support strategic planning and business case development; implement and improve financial controls and systems.
• Contribute to building a collaborative, digitally enabled environment with a focus on innovation and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial management and a recognised UK accountancy qualification. Experience with cloud-based accounting tools (such as Xero and its ecosystem) is a plus, but the mindset should be curious, adaptable, and eager to make a difference.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependant 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 relative.
• 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 including life cover and a health cash plan scheme providing 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.

Big Issue Group is committed to Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. 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.