Finance Manager

Transforming Lives for Good; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Bradford is seeking a motivated Finance Manager to manage its financial operations. The role includes overseeing financial controls, reporting, and analysis to support the charity's strategic goals. Applicants should be qualified accountants with a strong Christian faith and commitment to the organization's mission. This position can be part-time or full-time, based on the candidate's preference, and will play a key role in financial sustainability and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant required with experience in financial management.
• Strong financial oversight and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in guiding financial strategies for organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to support decision-making.
• Lead the finance function to deliver expertise in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Job description

At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the charity’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate and timely reporting, and providing clear financial insight to support strategic decision‑making. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, working closely with the Director of Finance to maintain the organisation’s financial health and compliance.

As a qualified accountant, the postholder will lead a professional finance function that delivers expertise across budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. They will oversee financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial sustainability and supporting its mission‑driven growth.

Beyond core financial management, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in wider organisational development, including supporting TLG’s commercial subsidiaries: Hope Park Business Centres and Hope Park Workspaces (Salford Quays). This includes providing financial oversight, analysis, and advice to enable these ventures to thrive and generate income that supports the charity’s work.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part-time or full-time (0.CHKto1 FTE, 30‑37.5 hours)

Closing Date: Thursday 29th January

Initial Interviews: Friday 6th February – Online

Final Interviews: Friday 13th February – at our National Support persoonlijke Centre in West Yorkshire