Finance Manager

Life 2009; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national support charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance team and ensure smooth operations. The role involves delivering accurate financial reports, managing budgets, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA, or SIMA, alongside people management experience. The position offers a salary of £40,000 per annum and a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year

Birthday Leave

Additional annual leave for long‑term service

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA or SIMA.
• People management experience.
• Charity sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Finance Team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day financial transactions using Xero.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget reports.
• Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with annual budget setting and system updates.
• Handle VAT (including partial exemption).
• Liaise with auditors and prepare annual accounts.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and controls.
• Contribute to updating finance policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget management

People management

Xero

Process improvement

Education

Post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA or SIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team and ensure the smooth running of the department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, and driving process improvements.

You will oversee the production of Monthly Management Accounts, Budget Variance Reports, and ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed accurately. This role involves close collaboration with budget holders and other departments, providing clear and meaningful financial information to support decision‑making.

You’ll be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to making a difference. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the future of our finance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA or SIMA.
• People management experience.
• Charity sector experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Finance Team
• Oversee day‑to‑day financial transactions using Xero
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget reports
• Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with annual budget setting and system updates
• Handle VAT (including partial exemption)
• Liaise with auditors and prepare annual accounts
• Identify and implement efficiencies and controls
• Contribute to updating finance policies and procedures

About Life

Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.

Our services include

• Supported housing and community support
• Counselling and skilled listening
• Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies

Our values

• Humanity – All people are special and equal
• Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
• Community – We’re better together
• Charity – Doing good for one another
• Common good – Building a better world

Position details

Salary: £40,000 per annum.

Hours: 35 hours per week across 5 days.

Location: Leamington Spa.

This role will remain open until 9 January 2026, however we will be conducting screening interviews as applications come in.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part‑time hours)
• Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 year of service)
• Additional annual leave for long‑term service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge

Safeguarding and Equality

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will also be subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.