We are currently advertising for a FINANCE MANAGER.

The role has now closed.

This position is permanent.

Band B1 £45,359 (entry level) - £51,885 (maximum of pay band). Appointments are normally made at entry level

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the finance function for CPA UK.  You will be responsible for financial modelling and analysis, management of finance data and preparation of the accounts in readiness for the annual external audit.  You will ensure that internal finance policies are fit for purpose and that internal financial controls are applied.   This includes providing guidance and support to colleagues regarding business decisions.

The Finance Manager will operate as a proactive Finance Business Partner, working closely with managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, constructive challenge and support overcoming difficulties and answering questions.  The postholder will help inform decision-making, problem-solve, improve organisational performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the organisation's objectives.  

The role provides a compliance function in filing accounts and recording our Executive Committee’s membership correctly with Companies House and The Charity Commission.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.  The Finance Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive who is Head of the Business Strategy Team in which the role sits.  CPA UK’s annual turnover is around £3M.

Full details including the job description can be found here.

To apply, please refer carefully to the guidance pack and then complete the following online application form.

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Important information

• You are advised to complete your application in a Word document and then paste your answers into the form to avoid any loss.
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• You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. To apply for this role, you must have lived in the UK for three years out of the past five. This is to comply with nationality checks and parliamentary security eligibility criteria.
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Interviews are likely to be held in the w/c 5^th October 2026. There may be a written exercise and/or presentation included as part of the selection process. If you have not received an invitation to interview prior to the dates of interview, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. It is hoped that the successful candidates will take up the role as soon as possible following completion of all relevant checks including security clearance.

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