Finance Manager

Location: East London Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days on site) Rate: £200 - £225 per day Contract Type: 4 months (expected to extend/ go permanent) Start Date: Immediately available Venn Group are working with a well-established charity organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to provide interim support and lead key finance improvement projects. Key Responsibilities • Manage and oversee the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process • Lead and support the Purchasing Team and Finance Officer • Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls • Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, processes, and workflows • Make recommendations for system and process enhancements and lead implementation of approved changes • Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to improve efficiency and financial control • Support finance operations with ad hoc project work as required • Ensure accurate financial processing and reporting in line with charity sector requirements Key Requirements • Previous experience working within a charity finance environment • Strong understanding of charity accounting processes, including partial exemption VAT • Proven experience managing staff within a finance function • Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay and Accounts Payable processes • Confident using finance systems and adapting to new technology • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle This opportunity would suit a proactive and technically minded Finance Manager who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and delivering meaningful change within a busy finance environment. Experience within the charity sector and a passion for driving efficiencies through systems and technology will be essential for success in this role.