Sole Charge Finance Manager – 15 hours per week

Charity People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity recruitment agency is looking for a Sole Charge Finance Manager for a part-time position (15 hours/week) to oversee financial operations for a national charity. The ideal candidate will have experience in the charity sector, a strong understanding of Charity SORP, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role requires monthly in-person meetings and offers a competitive salary of £62,500 pro-rata. Applications close on January 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts with commentary on variances.
• Proven record of maintaining the general ledger.
• Ability to oversee cash flow management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Lead preparation of statutory accounts under the Charities SORP.
• Advise on financial risk and reserves policy.

Skills

Experience working in the charity sector

Understanding of Charity SORP

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships with budget holders

Experience on Xero

Education

Qualified by Experience (QBE) or a recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Sole charge Finance Manager – 15 hours per week

Once a month meeting in East Midlands – Travel will be reimbursed

Are you an experienced sole charge Finance Manager keen to join a growing organisation that makes a big impact in the Disability Sport Sector? Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport) to help recruit this newly created role.

Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport) a £300,000 turnover is a national charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy through sport and physical activity. We work with participants, families, coaches, and clubs to create inclusive opportunities that empower people to reach their potential.

As the sole charge Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, and providing strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.

This is a senior, part-time role ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a small charity environment where flexibility, accuracy, and initiative are key.

Candidates applying for this role must have experience working in the charity sector and be very strong on Charity SORP.

Salary: £62,500 per annum which will be pro‑rata for two days a week
Contract: 15 hours per week, Permanent
Hybrid: Hybrid working – Mainly remote working, with in-person meetings each month

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts with commentary on variances.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Oversee cash flow management, forecasts, and reserves monitoring.
• Prepare annual budgets and support budget holders in financial planning.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts under the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of the annual audit.
• Produce reports for the Chief Executive, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and charity financial regulations.
• Maintain robust systems for income tracking, restricted funds, and grant reporting.
• Track restricted income and ensure proper use and reporting to funders.
• Advise on financial risk, reserves policy, and income strategy.
• Contribute to organisational policies and participate in senior management discussions.

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Qualified by Experience (QBE), a recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) – Are you happy with this please? The reason I mention QBE is because there are some brilliant QBE candidates
• Experience working in the charity or NFP sector
• Understanding of Charity SORP and Statutory accounts
• Producing management accounts, commentary and variance
• Improving processes
• Ability to build strong relationships with budget holders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and being proactive
• Experience working on Xero would be an added advantage

This role will be closing on 22nd January, 2026

Interviews happening w/c 2nd February, 2026

It will be a two stage interview

Candidates shortlisted for this role, will be required to answer two questions which will be submitted along with the CV.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.