Finance Manager / Company Secretary

We are a long-established Christian charity providing high-quality residential care for older people across three homes in the North East of England. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Head Office team in Cramlington and play a key role in strengthening financial governance across the organisation and supporting the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The charity’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.
• Producing accurate monthly financial reports and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Preparing year-end accounts and supporting external audit processes.
• Ensuring financial systems are robust, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Partnering with the CEO, Home Managers and Trustees to support long-term sustainability and good stewardship of resources.
• Filing confirmation statements with Companies House.
• Submitting annual return with Charity Commission.

About You:

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is professionally qualified or part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or has strong demonstrable experience in financial management.
• Has confidence producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Able to work without supervision, with integrity, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in producing accurate, timely financial information.
• Able to support and guide non-finance managers with clarity and patience.
• Committed to upholding our Christian ethos of integrity, compassion and care.

In return, we offer a meaningful and rewarding role, a competitive salary and benefits within a warm and supportive organisation where your work will have a direct impact on the lives of older people.

Closing date – 6^th February 2026

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