Finance Manager

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support financial operations across HTB, Alpha International, and St Luke's. This varied role combines financial reporting, VAT management, budgeting, forecasting, grant stewardship, and project-based finance support, helping ensure strong financial controls and effective stewardship of resources across our ministries.

Applications for this role will close on Monday 31st August. The salary for this position is £53,000.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

HTB (30%)

• Support budgeting, forecasting, year-end accounts, and annual financial reviews.
• Prepare financial reports for PCC, ACC, the Diocese, and other stakeholders.
• Analyse giving trends and provide forecasting insights.
• Support grant applications, heritage fund reporting, and CAPEX planning.
• Assist with finance projects and ad hoc reporting.

VAT Management (25%)

• Lead VAT preparation, reconciliations, journal processing, and quarterly submissions.
• Liaise with external VAT advisers (Crowe) and internal finance teams.
• Review processes to ensure VAT compliance across the organisation.
• Prepare data and reports required for VAT returns and audits.

Alpha International (30%)

• Support regional budgeting, forecasting, grant management, and financial reporting.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and accountability across regions.
• Partner with regional finance and fundraising teams to provide financial insight and analysis.
• Support Charity Commission returns, Form 990 reporting, and other regulatory submissions.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, budget management, and stewardship practices.

St Luke’s (15%)

• Reconcile accounts and oversee transactions between HTB and St Luke's.
• Prepare month-end and year-end accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Review and approve payments and liaise with external accountants and auditors.

Requirements

The following skills and experience are essential to have for the role:

• 5 years' experience of financial processing, reporting and reconciliation
• Qualified accountant at AAT level 4 or above, or relevant degree in charity management.
• Require basic understanding of VAT principles (input, output, reverse charge) and intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent eye for detail and highly organised.
• Previous experience working with a fundraising database.
• Previous management experience.
• Experience of financial processing, reporting and reconciliation.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) , which increases with length of service
• Pension scheme contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role