Finance Manager

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Altum Consulting partners with a globally focused NGO to recruit a Finance Manager for their new UK base in London. The role combines financial planning, management reporting, donor finance, and business partnering, with an initial hands-on focus as processes are established.

You will report to the CFO and help build a scalable finance function to support growth. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, experience in not-for-profit/donor-funded work, and strong budgeting and

Qualifications

• Experience with not-for-profit organisations and donor-funded programmes.
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong budgeting, reporting and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing timely, accurate management information for senior management and the Board.
• Leading budgeting process including donor budgeting and reporting.
• Providing financial input into new funding proposals and donor audits.
• Acting as a finance business partner to programme teams and other stakeholders.
• Supporting month-end processes and maintaining a strong control environment.

Skills

Financial planning

Management reporting

Donor finance

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Dynamics 365

MS Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are pleased to be partnering with a unique, globally focused NGO as it grows its new UK base.

The organisation works across governance, policy and global security and is now seeking a Finance Manager to help build a strong, scalable finance function and provide high-quality financial insight across the organisation.

This is a broad role combining financial planning, management reporting, donor finance, business partnering and continuous improvement. Initially, it will include a significant hands‑on element as systems, processes and controls are developed. As these become more established, the role will increasingly focus on value‑added analysis, strategic planning and business partnering-although these will be important responsibilities from day one.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will help ensure the organisation has the financial information, systems and processes required to support effective decision‑making and continued growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

Producing timely, accurate management information for senior management and the Board

Supporting the CFO with financial planning, organisational performance and risk

Designing and leading the annual budgeting process, working closely with budget holders

Providing regular cost‑centre reporting, forecasting and financial analysis

Acting as a finance business partner to programme teams and other non‑finance stakeholders

Leading donor budgeting, financial reporting and financial input into new funding proposals

Monitoring donor expenditure and advising teams on budgets, compliance and reporting requirements

Developing an effective approach to cost attribution across different donors and programmes

Leading donor audits and supporting wider assurance activities

Working with external bookkeeping, payroll, tax and accounting providers to deliver an efficient month‑end process and strong control environment

Reviewing and improving finance policies, processes and systems

Supporting the assessment and potential implementation of a finance system suitable for a growing, multi‑donor organisation

The balance of the role will develop over time. In the early stages, you will need to be comfortable getting into the detail and helping establish reliable day‑to‑day processes. As the finance infrastructure matures, there will be greater scope to focus on analysis, organisational planning and proactive business partnering.

The ideal candidate will bring:

Full or partial qualification as an accountant, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Experience working with not‑for‑profit organisations and/or donor‑funded programmes

A good understanding of donor budgeting, compliance and financial reporting

Experience producing useful management information, budgets and forecasts

The ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non‑finance colleagues

Experience developing and implementing financial policies, processes or systems

Strong stakeholder‑management and business‑partnering skills

High levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail

Confidence working with Microsoft systems and Dynamics 365

A practical, flexible and hands‑on approach

Experience in a start‑up, scale‑up or growing organisation would be particularly valuable. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in an environment where some processes are still being developed and will enjoy creating the foundations for a more efficient and insight‑led finance function.

Salary: £65,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office, five days per week
Start: As soon as possible
Travel: Occasional short European trips

Due to the confidential nature of the organisation's work, discretion is essential and the role is fully office‑based.

The selection process is expected to include an initial interview, panel interview, practical assessment, psychometric exercise and background checks.

Altum Consulting and our client are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.