Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Work for us

Are you an experienced charity Finance Manager looking for a fixed term role, in a friendly, dynamic and growing breast cancer charity?

Salary: Band D £38,416, 568 - £46,020 FTE, Pro Rata (pay award pending April 2026)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Location: Home based, with occasional travel to London area for team meetings
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK

Are you an experienced charity Finance Manager looking for a fixed term role, in a friendly, dynamic and growing breast cancer charity? Are you passionate about reducing the risk of breast cancer through education, research and policy change and want to help us to become the leading voice in breast cancer prevention?

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in managing the finance function in a small-to-medium sized charity, professionally qualified with a recognised accountancy body, with an in depth knowledge of day to day accounting processes and procedures. You will have a good knowledge of Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), and extensive experience of using accountancy software, (Xero would be preferable).

Ideally, you will be able to start in Early to mid-May, to ensure a comprehensive handover with the current Finance Manager.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

What do we do?

At Breast Cancer UK we are striving for a world where everyone is empowered to reduce their breast cancer risk. Our mission is to lead a movement to empower individuals, advance scientific research, and reshape policy to reduce breast cancer risk for all. Be part of our team and help us drive the change for the future of breast cancer.

Why join us?

To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
Fully remote working.
Competitive salary of £38,416 - £46,020 PA Pro rata (depending on experience)
29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight.
Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.

For full details of our benefits see our Recruitment pack

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd March at 5pm.
To apply for this position please complete an application form and equal opportunities form.

Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

The full Job Description please download our Recruitment Pack.

Interviews

First interviews will be held virtually on 1st and 2nd April. Second interviews will be held in the Kings Cross area of London on Tuesday 14th April.

If you require any further details on the role or the process, drop us an email at [email protected]

At Breast Cancer UK, we're dedicated to being a caring and welcoming place, where everyone feels supported and employees feel like they belong. Our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We value respect, understanding, and the richness that diversity brings. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.

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