Finance Manager
Employer: CoDa Dance Company
Location: Remote
Working hours: 16 hours per month worked over 3.5 – 4 hours per week
Salary: £25-£35ph depending on experience
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 19th October 2026
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Location: Remote
Hours: 16 hours per month worked over 3.5 – 4 hours per week
Salary: £25-£35ph depending on experience
Reports to: Artistic Director
Start date: Ideally Monday 2nd November 2026
Contract: Part-time contract or open to discussion about Freelance
Job purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, compliance with charity and statutory requirements, and supporting the leadership team with financial planning and decision-making.The role provides both strategic financial support and hands-on day-to-day financial management for the organisation.
How to apply
In order to apply, please share your current CV (no more than two pages) and a short statement of interest in writing (max 300 words) or a brief video or voice note (max 1-2 minutes) telling us:
• Why this role appeals to you
• What experience you have that is relevantWe warmly welcome applications from disabled people, people with lived experience of neurodiversity, people from the global majority, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and anyone from any background that is underrepresented in the arts and creative industries.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Maintain accurate financial records and accounting systems, including use of Xero.
Manage the charity’s bookkeeping and accounting processes.
Monitor cash flow and financial performance
Ensure all income and expenditure are correctly recorded.
Oversee bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage payroll processes and pension administration, liaising with external providers where required.
Budgeting and Reporting
Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with the AD.
Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Monitor performance against budgets and investigate variances.
Provide financial analysis and advice to support decision-making.
Prepare financial information for Board and committee meetings.
Charity Compliance and Governance
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements and relevant legislation.
Support the preparation and submission of statutory accounts and annual returns.
Liaise with independent examiners.
Maintain appropriate financial policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with payroll, pension, and other financial regulations.
Fund Accounting and Grant Reporting
Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds.
Support grant budget preparation and financial reporting to funders.
Ensure grant income and expenditure are accurately tracked.
Assist with funding applications by providing financial information and forecasts.
Financial Controls and Risk Management
Maintain effective financial controls and processes.
Identify and manage financial risks.
Ensure appropriate authorisation procedures are followed.
Support fraud prevention and financial governance arrangements.
Leadership and Support
Provide financial guidance to the AD and trustees.
Support staff with financial procedures and budget management.
Contribute to organisational planning and strategic development.
Finance Manager — Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
AAT qualified, qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or equivalent relevant experience.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
Knowledge of charity accounting requirements, including SORP.
Experience of producing management accounts and financial reports.
Experience of budget setting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Experience maintaining financial controls and procedures.
Good understanding of accounting software, specifically Xero.
Experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
Understanding of payroll and pension administration.
Experience working independently and managing a varied workload.
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
Experience of restricted fund accounting.
Experience supporting grant reporting and funder compliance.
Experience working with trustees and charity governance structures.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work confidentially and with integrity.
Proactive problem-solving approach.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Attributes
Commitment to the charity’s vision, mission and values.
Reliable and trustworthy.
Flexible and adaptable.
Collaborative and supportive team member.
Able to work effectively with limited supervision.
Typical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Monthly Preparation of payroll and processing of invoices with agreed deadlines.
Monthly management accounts produced within agreed deadlines.
Annual budget prepared and approved on time.
Clean audit/independent examination outcomes.
Accurate cash flow forecasts maintained.
Statutory and regulatory returns submitted by deadlines.
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