Finance Manager in Oxford

Job Description

We have an exciting new hybrid role to join an Oxfordshire based Charity as a part time Finance Manager.
The purpose of the role is to provide financial information, insight and expertise to enhance the charity\’s financial decision making.

• Hybrid – Based in the Office 1 day a week (Monday\’s)
• Part time – 3 days a week (22.5 hours, per week but open to discussing the hours spread across more days)
• Salary £42,000 FTE (take home £25,200)
• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Investigate, interrogate and interpret variances. Collaborate with others to write meaningful commentary.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee completion of year‑end process and audit.
• Develop and maintain effective financial systems and controls to improve processes and reporting.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to assist with pricing, project decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Support fundraising activities by providing financial reports that assist with grant applications, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in producing and analysing management accounts in a commercial or charity setting.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification, or part qualified or qualified by significant experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial matters to non‑finance staff and stakeholders.
• Proficient in accounting software (experience with Xero is desirable).
• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role within a growing charity, where your financial expertise will directly support the charity\’s mission and growth strategy.
• A friendly, collaborative, flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development as the charity grows.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time = 15 days + bank holidays).
• Paid shut down over the Christmas period (in line with school holidays).
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid role, largely working from home role if desired.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Pension and rewards scheme.