Finance Manager

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 missiondriven 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.

Job Tasks: Financial Management & Reporting • Lead on preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis for TLG’s Core Team (directors) and department heads. • Oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with budget holders. • Ensure accurate, timely production of year-end statutory accounts in compliance with Charity SORP (FRS 102). • Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process. • Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Budgeting & Planning • Manage the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Core Team and other budget holders. • Monitor and report on financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities. • Develop financial models to support long-term planning and scenario analysis. Governance & Compliance • Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, company tax requirements (e.g. VAT), and regulatory requirements (including, but not limited to the Charity Commission, HMRC, and Companies House). • Support the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee and Board of Trustees with high-quality reporting and insight. • Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, charity finance regulations, and best practice. Systems & Processes • Check payroll (in conjunction with the People & Culture team), pensions, and expense processing, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Consider and evaluate possible in-house payroll provision. • Manage the finance systems (e.g. Xero, Sage, or equivalent) and drive continuous improvements in processes. • Liaise with leaders in the organisation to set up new processes and procedures around TLG’s new programme innovations. • Ensure timely submission of VAT, Gift Aid, and other statutory returns.

Financial Leadership • Communicate with budget holders across departments. • Hold face-to-face annual Head of Department meetings. • New partners/projects: create budgets, communicate with relevant parties, develop systems for new programmes. • Induction: train new managers & Heads of Departments on TLG’s financial systems and processes.

Additional Responsibilities: • Attend, fully participate in and, on occasions, lead daily Christian devotionals and times of worship for the staff team. • Attend TLG’s Staff Conference twice a year. This includes active participation in corporate Christian prayer and worship and the opportunity to share faith testimonies of young people involved in TLG programmes. • Play an active part in promoting the work of TLG including the recruitment of individual regular donors through TLG Hope Giver scheme. • Take on additional responsibilities for tasks as your role develops.