Jobs

Finance Manager

Hours:  21 hours per week. 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
Pay: £38,480 pa pro rata
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (hybrid working available)

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while shaping the financial future of an incredible charity? Skills for People, a values-driven organisation with over 40 years of history, is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team.

Who We Are

At Skills for People, we work with people with learning disabilities and autism to help them live their best lives. We’re rooted in the communities we serve, passionate about empowering individuals, and driven by our commitment to equality and inclusion.

With an annual turnover of approximately £1.8 million and ambitious plans to grow sustainably, we’re entering an exciting new phase. As Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us build a more financially informed and accountable culture while staying true to our person-centred approach.

About the Role

This is no ordinary finance job. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and lead the development of our financial systems, processes, and reporting. You’ll be hands-on but also strategic—providing key insights that shape decisions, empower budget holders, and ensure we make the most of every pound we raise and spend.

You’ll also

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, including detailed service-line reporting.
• Lead on developing financial policies and managing cash flow and investment strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a culture of financial literacy across the organization.
• Streamline our finance processes to free up time for strategic priorities.
• Support the Chief Executive and board of trustees with clear and actionable financial insights.

About You

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or someone with equivalent experience who thrives on making finance accessible and impactful. You’ll be proactive, collaborative, and excited about working in a values-led charity environment.

You should also bring:

• Strong technical skills in management accounting, reporting, and financial systems (QuickBooks experience is a bonus!).
• An ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• A track record of improving processes and developing financial strategies.
• Experience working in the charity sector (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive team.
• A meaningful role where you’ll see the difference your work makes every day.
• Opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid way, balancing office and home working.

Join Us

If you’re excited about the opportunity to combine your financial expertise with your passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply

If you would like an informal discussion with our Chief Executive Scott regarding this role, please get in touch with us at jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Application Pack

• Recruitment Pack (PDF)
• GDPR Privacy Notice (PDF)

or download a Zip file of all documents – Application Pack (ZIP)

For an Application Pack by post please phone 0191 281 8737 or email: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

The closing date for applications is:  28th February 2025 at 12 noon

Please send your CV by email to: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

or post to:

Jobs (Finance Manager), Skills for People, 4 Glendale Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PB

Trustees

Skills for People is recruiting new trustees.  This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference by joining an organisation that:

• Has supported disabled people and their families across the North East for 40 years
• Has disabled people at the heart of its work and its team
• Works to protect human rights and improve the world, alongside disabled people and their families, colleagues in health, social care and the community and charity sector

As a trustee/company director, you will commit around 30 hours over a year, to work as part of our board to oversee the running of the charity. This rewarding role offers the chance to make connections, and develop your skills and knowledge.

Skills for People is a charitable company. Trustees have limited liability, which means they are not personally liable for company debts or financial losses. Expenses are paid.

Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary. We welcome applications from anyone, aged 16 or over.

We are particularly keen to have applications from people who have experience of one or more of the following, but would be happy to hear from anyone who may be interested.

• Finance
• Business skills (HR, law, marketing, digital)
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Health and social work/social care
• Relevant personal lived experience

Please contact our Chief Executive, Scott Vigurs, for an informal chat: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Application Pack

• Job Description – Trustee (PDF)
• Job Description – Treasurer (PDF)
• Equalities Monitoring form (Word)
• Application form (Word)
• About Skills for People (PDF)
• GDPR Privacy Notice (PDF)

or download a Zip file of all documents – Application Pack (ZIP)

For an Application Pack by post please phone 0191 281 8737 or email: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Please send your completed application by email to: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

or post them to:

Board of Trustees, Skills for People, 4 Glendale Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PB