Morgan McKinley is exclusively partnering with a Not for Profit Body in the search for a Finance and Compliance Manager. This is a key member of the senior management team, responsible for ensuring the organisation's financial sustainability, strong governance, and full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and funder requirements.
Finance and Compliance Manager
Reports
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Role Provides strategic and operational leadership in financial management, risk, compliance, and internal controls, supporting the delivery of high-quality services across Community Development, Employment and Enterprise, Education and Lifelong Learning, Child and Family Support, and Health, Wellbeing and Ageing Well programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Strategy
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organisation's financial strategy in line with its mission and strategic plan.
- Prepare annual budgets, multi-annual financial forecasts, and cashflow projections.
- Provide timely, accurate management accounts and financial reports to the CEO, Senior Management Team, and Board.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and funding agreements, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support programme managers with financial planning, cost control, and funder reporting.
Compliance, Governance & Risk
- Ensure compliance with all statutory financial, regulatory, and governance requirements relevant to the not-for-profit and charitable sector.
- Maintain robust systems for financial controls, procurement, delegation of authority, and risk management.
- Lead organisational compliance with funder requirements, service level agreements, and grant conditions.
- Support the Board and its sub-committees (e.g. Finance, Audit & Risk) through high-quality reporting and advice.
- Coordinate internal audits, external audits, and reviews, and oversee implementation of recommendations.
Funding, Grants & Reporting
- Oversee financial aspects of funding applications, contracts, and service agreements.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to funders, regulators, and stakeholders.
- Maintain clear audit trails and documentation across all funded programmes.
- Support organisational sustainability through financial analysis and funding diversification planning.
Payroll, Systems & Operations
- Oversee payroll, pensions, and statutory deductions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage financial systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose and continuously improved.
- Lead or support the implementation of new financial systems or process improvements where required.
- Ensure effective asset management, insurance, and financial risk mitigation.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Manage and develop finance and administrative staff, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with programme managers to support effective service delivery and financial governance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Management Team on financial and compliance matters.
Person Specification
Essential
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in a senior finance role.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and compliance, ideally within the not-for-profit, community, or public sector.
- Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory, and funder compliance requirements.
- Experience preparing budgets, management accounts, and financial reports for senior leadership and boards.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience working with multiple funding streams and complex reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of charity governance codes and best practice.
- Experience supporting audits and working with Boards or Board sub-committees.
- Understanding of community development, social inclusion, education, child and family services, or health and wellbeing sectors.
