Finance Manager

Devon Air Ambulance; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave

Fertility treatment time off

Pension scheme 6% employer contribute

Sick pay scheme

Electric vehicle lease cars

Job summary

Devon Air Ambulance in Exeter is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the transactions team, support budgeting and forecasting, and drive continuous improvement of financial processes.

This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working with regular attendance at HQ, and a salary of £38,000 per annum along with a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Collaborative and proactive finance professional with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience producing management accounts and communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transactions team and oversee day-to-day finance operations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure robust financial processes that support the organisation's life-saving mission.

Job description

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Exeter HQ / Hybrid with regular attendance at HQ

Duration: Permanent

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the Devon Air Ambulance team. You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our finance function, helping to deliver accurate management accounts information and drive continuous improvement of financial processes across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues at all levels, you'll lead the transactions team, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensure robust financial processes that help keep Devon Air Ambulance delivering its life-saving service.

The Candidate

We're looking for a collaborative and proactive finance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a passion for continuous improvement. You'll have experience producing management accounts, excellent analytical skills, and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Most importantly, you'll share our values, bringing drive, accountability and a team-focused approach, while helping others succeed and supporting our mission to make a difference to communities across Devon and beyond.

The Package

Salary: £38,000 per annum.

As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service
• Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Counselling and financial wellbeing services
• Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice

Find out more about our staff benefits here.

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

The closing date for applications is 12 midday on Monday 7th September 2026.

Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at HQ.

1st interview - Wednesday 16th September 2026

2nd interview - Wednesday 30th September 2026

*Please note that interview dates are likely, but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their application, for example to improve clarity, structure, or presentation. However, we value authenticity and expect candidates to retain accountability for the content of their application, and for all submissions to reflect the candidate's own experience and skills and be an honest representation of their capabilities. Please be assured that we do not use AI to make shortlisting or hiring decisions.

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.