Finance Professional

Finance Professional  

Job Title: Finance Professional 

Department: Finance 

Location: Manchester · Full-Time, Permanent 

Reports To: Operations Manager & CEO 

Schedule: 40 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work 

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience 

Direct Reports: [To be confirmed] 

About GRF: 

Global Rahmah Foundation (GRF) is a leading international humanitarian charity dedicated to alleviating poverty, delivering emergency aid, and empowering communities across the world. Driven by compassion, transparency, and impact, GRF delivers life-changing programmes funded by the generosity of donors, partners, and communities across the UK and beyond. 

Job Summary: 

The Finance professional is a role responsible for leading the financial management of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective stewardship of resources. The postholder will provide financial insight to support the organisation’s strategic objectives, sustainability, and growth. 

You will own the budgeting and forecasting cycle, produce monthly management accounts and Board reporting, manage day-to-day finance operations, and act as the main point of contact for the annual audit — while ensuring excellent value for money and compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Management and Reporting 

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Board of Trustees. 
• Produce monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and forecasts. 
• Prepare financial analysis, management information, and performance reports for the Board of Trustees. 
• Monitor organisational finances and provide financial insight to support decision-making. 
• Oversee the allocation and monitoring of restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring all funding is used in accordance with donor requirements. 

Finance Operations 

• Manage invoicing, bank reconciliations, and credit control processes. 
• Oversee supplier payments and staff expense claims. 
• Prepare payroll information and liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely processing. 
• Prepare and submit Gift Aid. 
• Maintain effective financial systems, controls, and procedures. 

Budgeting, Forecasting and Audit 

• Support organisational budgeting and financial planning activities. 
• Produce regular cash flow forecasts and financial projections. 
• Support the annual audit process and act as the main point of contact for external auditors. 
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal policies. 

General Responsibilities 

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility. 
• Support wider organisational activities as required, including occasional evening or weekend work. 
• Participate in regular supervision and line management meetings. 
• Identify and undertake relevant professional development and training opportunities. 

Performance Metrics 

The Finance Professional is measured on the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the charity’s financial management. The following KPIs will be reviewed monthly and quarterly by the Operations Manager: 

KPI / Metric 

Target 

Reviewed 

Monthly management accounts 

Delivered accurately within agreed deadline 

Monthly 

Budget vs actual variance 

Within agreed tolerance, variances explained 

Monthly 

Cash flow forecasting 

Maintained and updated; no funding surprises 

Monthly 

Restricted fund compliance 

100% spent in line with donor requirements 

Quarterly 

Payroll accuracy & timeliness 

Accurate, on time, every cycle 

Monthly 

Gift Aid claims 

Prepared and submitted on schedule 

Quarterly 

Annual audit 

Clean audit; queries resolved promptly 

Annually 

Board financial reporting 

Clear, accurate reports ahead of meetings 

Per meeting 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to produce accurate management accounts and financial reports independently. 
• Excellent organisational skills — able to manage multiple deadlines, reporting cycles, and stakeholders simultaneously. 
• Confident communicator — able to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, leadership, and the Board. 
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, controls, and compliance. 
• Self-motivated and trustworthy — able to work autonomously and handle sensitive financial information with discretion. 

Qualifications & Experience 

Essential: 

• Proven experience in a finance management or senior finance role, with a track record of delivering accurate reporting. 
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. 
• Experience supporting an annual audit and liaising with external auditors. 
• A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience. 

Desirable: 

• Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit, including restricted/unrestricted fund accounting. 
• Familiarity with charity accounting standards (SORP), Gift Aid, and payroll processes. 
• Experience with accounting software and finance systems. 

Why Join GRF 

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation where sound financial stewardship directly enables life-changing humanitarian work. 
• A senior, autonomous role with real influence over the financial health and direction of the charity. 
• The opportunity to strengthen and shape the finance function as the organisation grows. 

What We Offer: 

• [Salary to be confirmed], full-time permanent contract. 
• Company pension and free on-site parking. 
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow with GRF long-term. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to the GRF HR team. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.