Finance Manager

London Black Women's Project; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist charity in Greater London seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial operations, ensuring compliance and governance for vital services supporting survivors of domestic violence. Responsibilities include managing budgets, reports, and a small finance team. Candidates must have at least 5 years of charity finance management experience and AAT Level 2, showcasing strong attention to detail and proficiency in financial software. Join a values-driven team dedicated to supporting women and children.

Benefits

Supportive, values-driven team

Key leadership role

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in charity finance management.
• Experience with rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit.
• Strong understanding of financial compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including income and expenditure.
• Support the production of management accounts and cashflow reports.
• Lead budgeting and monitor spending.

Skills

Charity finance management experience

Knowledge of Charity SORP

Staff management

Financial software proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 2 minimum or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Lead the finance for London Black Women's Project, a specialist charity supporting Global Majority women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse.Ensure robust, compliant financial management while helping sustain vital refuge, counselling and legal advice services.

Please note: Giventhe nature of work and the focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and sex to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.

This post is open only to Black and minoritised, i.e Global Majority women.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you’ll oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong governance. You’ll manage budgets, forecasts, rent accounting, and reporting to the Board and funders. You’ll also lead a small finance team and collaborate closely with the Director and external accountants to improve systems and drive financial excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance : income, expenditure, reconciliations, and supplier payments.
• Support the production of management accounts, cashflow reports, and forecasts.
• Lead budgeting and support managers to monitor spending.
• Manage rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit claims.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House, and funder requirements.
• Line‑manage and support two Finance Administrators.
• Improve financial systems and workflows.

About You

• AAT Level 2 minimum or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ charity finance management experience.
• Experience with rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit.
• Strong knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted / unrestricted funds, and financial compliance.
• Skilled in staff management and working with external finance providers.
• High attention to detail, organised, and confident working independently.
• Proficient in financial software and Excel.
• Committed to feminist principles and VAWG-sector work.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key leadership role in a small, mission-driven organisation.
• Support life‑changing work with women and children.
• Join a supportive, values-driven team.