Hays London Ebury Gate

Organisation Our client is an ambitious health charity with an annual income of approximately £5.8m, committed to funding pioneering medical research and improving outcomes for people affected by serious health conditions. The organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth and development, with a renewed strategic focus and investment in strengthening its internal operations. With a collaborative and values-driven culture, this is a chance to join a small but highly impactful team where every individual can make a visible contribution. The Job This is a newly created Finance Manager position, working 22.5 hours per week across three days, and offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing and embedding an in-house finance function. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, you will take ownership of financial reporting, month-end processes, budgeting support, audit preparation and financial controls. The organisation currently works with an outsourced bookkeeping provider, and you will act as the key finance lead overseeing outputs, ensuring accuracy and supporting continuous improvement. This is a broad and hands-on opportunity combining operational finance, management reporting, business partnering and process improvement. The role will be offered as a fixed term contract but there is a permanent job available longer term for the right person. Key responsibilities include: Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and cash flow reporting. Managing month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and control reviews. Supporting the annual budgeting and planning cycle. Leading audit preparation and acting as the primary contact for auditors. Business partnering with budget holders and non-finance colleagues across the organisation. Overseeing outsourced finance processing and payroll services. Supporting improvements to systems, processes and reporting. Assisting with the transition towards a more fully integrated in-house finance function. Supporting and, in time, managing a Finance Officer. This role offers genuine variety, ownership and visibility, working closely with senior leadership and helping shape the future finance function. The Person We are interested in speaking with qualified or part-qualified accountants who enjoy operating in a hands-on environment and are comfortable balancing day-to-day delivery with continuous improvement. You will ideally bring: Experience of finance management within the charity or not-for-profit sector. Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting. Experience overseeing month-end, year-end and audit processes. Good understanding of Charity SORP and fund accounting. Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based finance systems. The ability to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders. A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving. Experience improving finance processes, systems or controls. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working within a smaller organisation where they can take ownership, influence change and see the direct impact of their work. What's In It For You? £50,000 - £52,500 FTE salary (£30,000 - £31,500 pro rata) Part-time role working 22.5 hours per week Hybrid working with only one office day required each week Pension matched up to 6% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Opportunity to help shape and develop an evolving finance function Close working relationship with senior leadership Line management responsibility Broad exposure across financial management, reporting, governance and business partnering Meaningful work supporting a charity delivering life-changing impact How To Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant finance experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional seeking a flexible, part-time position that offers genuine breadth, responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting contribution within a growing charitable organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company A high-profile, London-based charity. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the management of the finance function. The key deliverable is managing the year-end statutory accounting process, including owning the year-end timetable, the production of financial statements and liaising with auditors. This is a six month fixed-term contract to start ASAP. Working arrangement: 2 days per week in the office. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller within the charity sector. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

South West, London Hybrid Interim Contract until December 2026 / January 2027 Not-for-Profit Organisation We are supporting a respected not-for-profit organisation in the appointment of an Interim Senior HR Manager to provide leadership and continuity while a permanent recruitment process is completed. Based in Pimlico, this is a broad generalist role, leading all HR activity across the organisation. The RoleYou will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation on a wide range of people matters. Responsibilities include workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, policy development, performance management, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, HR systems oversight, and payroll and pensions management. About You CIPD qualified or equivalent experience Significant HR management experience within a charity, not-for-profit, public sector or purpose-led organisation Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge Experience advising senior leaders on complex people matters Comfortable working across both strategic and operational HR activities Confident leading HR processes, policy development and organisational change initiatives What's on Offer? Opportunity to join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful impact Broad and varied senior HR leadership role Hybrid working arrangement Immediate start available Contract expected to run until December 2026 / January 2027 whilst a permanent appointment is secured If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk