Finance Manager

Third Sector; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Third Sector is seeking a Finance Manager in Milton Keynes with hybrid working. You will lead day-to-day financial management, drive improvements in finance processes, and partner with budget holders across departments to support the charity's 2030 strategy.

The role requires a fully or part-qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in a similar finance role, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset to enable others and ensure compliance in the charity

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Charity sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of financial management, reporting, and controls.
• Producing timely and accurate management accounts and forecasts.
• Supporting budgeting and financial planning across departments.
• Ensuring compliance with charity and financial regulations.
• Improving finance systems, processes, and reporting insight.
• Supporting and developing colleagues in financial understanding and best practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Finance experience

Process improvement

Proactive mindset

Charity sector experience

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

# Finance ManagerCHM RecruitMilton Keynes£52,000 per annumFull TimeEmployeeHybrid16 October 2026View more categories* Job Details**Finance Manager Contract:** Full time **Hours:** 35 hours a week **Salary:** £52,000 per annum **Location:**Milton Keynes, MK6 – Flexible and hybrid working options available**Help shape the next phase of this charity's journey**The organisation is committed to a singular vision: **a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury**.Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life - one they choose, with the same opportunities as everyone else. This employer is the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury. Their work is underpinned by strong values of compassion, inclusivity, courage and collaboration.They are looking for a talented and motivated **Finance Manager** to join them at an exciting point in their journey. As they are now **halfway through delivering their 2030 strategy**, this role offers a unique opportunity to play a central part in strengthening the organisation's financial sustainability and enabling the charity to achieve its long-term ambitions.**About the role**Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the organisation while driving continuous improvement across their finance processes and systems and be a trusted partner to budget holders and colleagues across all departments.**What you’ll be doing*** Leading all aspects of financial management, reporting, and controls* Producing timely and accurate management accounts and forecasts* Supporting budgeting and financial planning across departments* Ensuring compliance with charity and financial regulations* Improving finance systems, processes, and reporting insight* Supporting and developing colleagues in financial understanding and best practice**About you**The employer is looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach:* Fully or part-qualified accountant (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)* Proven experience in a similar finance role* Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly* Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies* A proactive, approachable mindset with a passion for enabling others* Charity sector experience is desirable**Why join this employer?*** A genuinely supportive and values-led culture* The opportunity to influence delivery of a long-term organisational strategy* Flexible and hybrid working options**Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026, 4pm 1st Interviews: Friday 23 October 2026 at SIA House 2nd Interviews: Friday 30 October 2026 at SIA House**If you’re looking for a role where your work will have real impact and you can be part of a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal stage in its journey, they would love to hear from you.**Interested?****To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form** where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.The employer values diversity. They are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.They are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities they serve. They are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.No agencies please.