Job Description

Treasures Foundation provides housing and support for women recovering from addiction, trauma, and involvement with the criminal justice system. We help women rebuild their lives through safe housing, access to essential services, and programmes focused on rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Our mission is to empower women to thrive in their communities and build a brighter future.

We are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of our financial operations, ensuring the charity’s financial health and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of charity finance, experience managing grant funding, and the ability to work collaboratively with funders and senior management to secure and sustain long-term funding.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager and play a critical role in maintaining Treasures Foundation’s financial stability. The core responsibilities include:

Financial Management

· Manage the charity’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

· Prepare management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts, for review by the Board of Trustees.

· Oversee day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.

· Ensure the charity complies with all statutory financial requirements.

Grant and Fund Management

· Monitor and manage restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure compliance with funders’ requirements.

· Work closely with funders to ensure accurate reporting and maintain strong relationships.

· Assist in preparing grant applications by providing financial forecasts and detailed expenditure breakdowns.

· Track grant income and expenditure, ensuring funds are used in line with donor expectations.

Reporting and Compliance

· Prepare financial reports for funders and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

· Support the preparation of the annual accounts and liaise with auditors during the year-end audit process.

· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission and Companies House filing requirements.

· Maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures, ensuring the charity’s financial processes are robust and fit for purpose.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in the charity sector and a solid background in financial management. They will be proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

· Demonstrable experience managing finances for a charity, including preparing management accounts and financial reports.

· Experience working with funders, including managing grant applications and reporting.

· Strong knowledge of charity finance.

· Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

· Experience supporting fundraising efforts by providing financial insights and analysis.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

· Knowledge of housing benefit and enhanced housing benefit processes.

· Experience working with vulnerable groups and understanding the financial needs of community-focused charities.

· Knowledge of QuickBooks

What We Offer

· The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women recovering from addiction and trauma.

· Flexible working arrangements, including remote working.

· A supportive and passionate team dedicated to creating lasting change.

· Opportunities for professional development.