At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance transformation and modernise systems for a community charity.
- Company: QCCA, a leading charity supporting Camden's communities for over 40 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for growth, and impactful work in the community.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a charity while enhancing financial processes and decision-making.
- Qualifications: Experience in charity finance, budgeting, and cloud accounting systems like Xero.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
QCCA has served Camden's communities for more than
40 years .
Today we support more than
3,000 local residents every year through
- Youth Services
- Older People's Services
- Advice & Advocacy
- Family Support
- Two successful children's nurseries
- Community facilities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Employment and skills initiatives
- With an annual income approaching
£2 million , multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we're investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn't a traditional Finance Manager role.
Yes, you'll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.
But you'll also have the opportunity to
- Transform our finance systems.
- Lead our migration from Quick Books to Xero.
- Introduce smarter digital processes.
- Improve financial reporting.
- Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
- Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Influence organisational strategy.
- Help shape the future of one of Camden's leading community charities.
You'll have the freedom to improve how we work-not simply maintain existing processes.
What You'll Be Doing
You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA's finance systems.
- Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:
- Lead the migration from Quick Books to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
- Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
- Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
- Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
- Introduce automation and digital workflows.
- Support commercial income generation and grant‑funded projects.
- Lead the annual audit process.
- Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
- Help build a finance function fit for the future.
- Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.
You’ll probably have experience of
- Charity finance.
- Management accounting.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Audit preparation.
- Financial controls.
- Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
- Leading change and improving systems.
- Supporting non-finance managers.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.
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Finance, Systems & Business Manager in Camden Town employer: QCCA Ltd
QCCA is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in Camden's communities. With a strong focus on employee growth and innovation, we offer a collaborative work culture where you can lead transformative finance initiatives and directly influence organisational strategy. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking charity that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a dynamic environment.
