Finance & Infrastructure Manager- Hybrid

A strategic Head of Finance & Infrastructure role combining hands-on financial leadership with oversight of key internal support functions. Ideal for someone passionate about using their expertise to strengthen a charity that delivers life-changing support across the UK.

Client Details

This role sits within a long-established, highly respected York-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and those around them. Operating independently within a wider national network, they have a strong reputation, a compassionate team and a clear mission to create a community where everyone can live with dignity, opportunity and meaningful support.

Description

• Key Responsibilities

  Finance Leadership (c.60%)

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and long-term financial planning.
  • Produce accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet analysis and year-end statutory accounts.
  • Oversee VAT, Gift Aid, procurement, reserves, audit and compliance processes.
  • Provide financial modelling, costing, risk analysis and support for tenders, funding bids and service development.
  • Lead payroll and ensure timely payments to staff, HMRC and pension providers.
  • Support and train non-finance managers in budget ownership and financial literacy.

  Infrastructure Leadership (c.30%)

  • Oversee estates, health & safety, ICT, information governance and data/reporting functions.
  • Ensure compliant, safe and fit-for-purpose premises and digital systems.
  • Lead organisational risk management and business continuity planning.
  • Champion environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.

  Leadership & Strategic Contribution (c.10%)

  • Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Present reports to committees and the Board.
  • Drive policy, quality, compliance and organisational insight initiatives.

Profile

You'll be an experienced finance leader with strong management accounting skills and the ability to produce and interpret high-quality financial information. You'll be confident leading teams, improving processes and supporting colleagues across the organisation. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, organisational skills and a collaborative approach are essential. Charity experience is helpful but not required - what matters most is your commitment, professionalism and desire to make a real social impact.

Job Offer

• • Salary: £39,527 (FTE)
  • Full-time, permanent role (35 hours) with flexibility
  • Hybrid working - York office + home
  • Opportunity to lead finance and infrastructure for a respected, values-driven charity
  • A genuinely meaningful leadership role with visible community impact
  • Supportive CEO, committed Board and passionate team
  • Clear strategic priorities and the chance to shape future direction
  • 5 weeks + 1 day annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • The opportunity to directly improve the lives of older people across York