Finance Manager

Search Consultancy LTD; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary charity organization in Dunfermline is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function and ensure financial governance. This role involves managing payroll, reporting, and compliance while providing essential insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate should have a finance qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a senior role. Excellent benefits include 30 days annual leave and private healthcare options. Join our mission to save animal lives through dedicated veterinary care.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Access to staff benefits platform

Length of service recognition programme

Private healthcare available

All expenses paid for quarterly travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a financial role.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership position.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full finance function.
• Oversee monthly payroll for approximately 120 employees.
• Deliver accurate management reporting and cashflow management.
• Ensure charity governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Understanding of charity accounting

Team management

Education

Finance qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Finance Manager

Pet Blood Bank UK - Dunfermline
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week (5‑day pattern) Full-time (37.5 hours) will be considered
Contract: Permanent
Work Structure: Fully office based

Overview

Join a Mission That Saves Lives

At Pet Blood Bank UK, we exist to advance veterinary care and save the lives of pets across the UK. As the UK's leading national pet blood bank charity, our work supports veterinary professionals and ensures lifesaving blood products are available when animals need them most.

Search are proud to be recruiting a Finance Manager on a retained basis to strengthen the organisation and ensure financial stability as Pet Blood Bank Uk continue to grow.

Your Benefits

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, recognition, and long term development of our people.

You will receive:

• 30 days annual leave, with additional days awarded for length of service
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our staff benefits platform
• Length of service recognition programme
• Private healthcare available for eligible roles
• All expenses paid for quarterly travel
• A stable, long term role within a supportive leadership team

About the Role

This is a key position within Pet Blood Bank UK, responsible for overseeing our entire finance function and providing critical insight to senior leadership. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will ensure financial governance, compliance, and accuracy across all areas of charity finance.

This is a hands on role suited to an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys ownership, structure, and contributing to a purpose driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full finance function
• Oversee monthly payroll for approximately 120 employees
• Deliver accurate management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Ensure charity governance and regulatory compliance
• Maintain robust financial controls, audit preparedness, and risk management frameworks
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports for the senior leadership team
• Manage and develop a small team (three direct reports)
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across operations and customer services
• Attend quarterly meetings at Loughborough (all expenses covered)

What We're Looking For

• A finance qualification or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years in a financial role)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership position
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Understanding of charity accounting, governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to translate financial data into clear insight to support strategic decisions
• Experience managing or supporting small teams
• Someone seeking a stable, hands on role within a smaller, values led organisation
• Candidates from other industries will be considered where skills are transferable

Why Pet Blood Bank?

At Pet Blood Bank, you will be part of a compassionate, committed team working together to improve animal health and save lives. We are an organisation driven by quality, care, and integrity - and we are looking for someone who shares these values and wants to make a tangible difference.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.