• MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR FINANCIAL AND TECH EXPERTISE
• A salary of c£27,500 for the 3 days per week (FTE c£46,000)
• Flexible and hybrid working

FINANCE MANAGER - CHARITY IN LEEDS TACKLING SOCIAL INEQUALITY MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR FINANCIAL EXPERTISEIf you've ever wanted your finance skills to transform lives rather than just boost corporate bottom lines, this could be the job for you.We need a Finance Manager. Someone who can juggle spreadsheets and make sure the sums add up so that we can focus on helping house homeless families and create opportunities for unemployed people.A charity in Leeds tackling social inequality is looking for a strategic finance professional following expansion of our impact. You'll be the trusted authority for all financial matters while working directly with our Chief Executive to ensure our resources go exactly where they're needed most.In straightforward terms, we need someone who can confidently manage our money and help us prove our impact to funders and regulators.WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY BE DOING

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and reporting that directly supports vulnerable families
• Producing quarterly management accounts for our Board and Lenders
• Managing audits and ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's Economic Standards
• Supervising our bookkeeper and IT contractor while keeping everything running smoothly
• Supporting property purchases and liaising with banks and conveyancers
• Providing strategic financial insights that drive sound decision-making and fundraising success

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• A salary of c£27,500 for the 3 days per week (22.5 hours) (FTE c£46,000)
• A hybrid working arrangement based in Leeds with genuine flexibility
• The chance to see your financial expertise directly translate into meaningful support for families that need it.
• The satisfaction of knowing every budget you balance helps someone vulnerable 
• Variety in your role - from strategic planning to hands-on problem solving
• Direct access to senior leadership and real influence over organisational direction
• 28 days holiday per year (pro rata) rising to 33 days after five years, plus bank holidays
• The ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Flexible working from day one
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and support to help you do your job well and learn new skills
• Trips and social events throughout the year
• Casual dress in the workplace
• Offices based in Leeds, commutable from most locations and with free onstreet parking available.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience that proves you know your numbers
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and audit management
• Experience managing or supervising staff and contractors
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and internal controls
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to getting things done
• Commitment to our mission of tackling social inequality

THE BOTTOM LINEThis is a genuine opportunity to apply your finance expertise in an organisation that transforms communities. Every budget you manage and every process you improve directly supports families finding homes and people gaining skills.For an informative conversation about the role, please contact Lucy Rider directly.We value diversity and welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to tackling social inequality.