Finance Manager- Hybrid
<p>A strategic Head of Finance & Infrastructure role combining hands-on financial leadership with oversight of key internal support functions. Ideal for someone passionate about using their expertise to strengthen a charity that delivers life-changing support across the UK.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Client Details</strong></p> <p>This role sits within a long-established, highly respected York-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and those around them. Operating independently within a wider national network, they have a strong reputation, a compassionate team and a clear mission to create a community where everyone can live with dignity, opportunity and meaningful support.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Description</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> <p><strong>Finance Leadership (c.60%)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Produce accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet analysis and year-end statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee VAT, Gift Aid, procurement, reserves, audit and compliance processes.</li><li>Provide financial modelling, costing, risk analysis and support for tenders, funding bids and service development.</li><li>Lead payroll and ensure timely payments to staff, HMRC and pension providers.</li><li>Support and train non-finance managers in budget ownership and financial literacy.</li></ul> <p><strong>Infrastructure Leadership (c.30%)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee estates, health & safety, ICT, information governance and data/reporting functions.</li><li>Ensure compliant, safe and fit-for-purpose premises and digital systems.</li><li>Lead organisational risk management and business continuity planning.</li><li>Champion environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.</li></ul> <p><strong>Leadership & Strategic Contribution (c.10%)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.</li><li>Present reports to committees and the Board.</li><li>Drive policy, quality, compliance and organisational insight initiatives.</li></ul> </li></ul> <p><strong>Profile</strong></p> <p>You'll be an experienced finance leader with strong management accounting skills and the ability to produce and interpret high-quality financial information. You'll be confident leading teams, improving processes and supporting colleagues across the organisation. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, organisational skills and a collaborative approach are essential. Charity experience is helpful but not required - what matters most is your commitment, professionalism and desire to make a real social impact.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Job Offer</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Salary: £39,527</strong> (FTE)</li><li><strong>Full-time, permanent role (35 hours)</strong> with flexibility</li><li><strong>Hybrid working - York office + home</strong></li><li>Opportunity to lead finance and infrastructure for a respected, values-driven charity</li><li>A genuinely meaningful leadership role with visible community impact</li><li>Supportive CEO, committed Board and passionate team</li><li>Clear strategic priorities and the chance to shape future direction</li><li>5 weeks + 1 day annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>The opportunity to directly improve the lives of older people across York</li></ul> </ul> <p><br /></p>