Finance Manager (Part-Time, Remote – UK)

Music in Hospitals & Care
Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to London
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week (4 days)
Salary: £40,000 FTE (pro-rata for 30h/week)
Application Deadline: 13 July 2025
Interview Dates:

• First stage: Friday 18 July (via MS Teams)

• Second stage: Wednesday 23 July (via MS Teams)

About Music in Hospitals & Care

Music in Hospitals & Care is a national charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children and adults through live music. With a turnover of £1 million and a passionate team led by a supportive CEO, the organisation brings meaningful, therapeutic musical experiences to healthcare settings across the UK.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will play a key role in strengthening the charity’s financial processes, reporting, and controls. Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing one Finance Assistant, the role involves producing timely financial data, collaborating with senior leaders, and supporting the charity’s mission of healing through music.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming, values-led organisation at a pivotal moment in its growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations and ensure accurate transaction recording

• Lead month-end procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and control account maintenance

• Assist with drafting management accounts and cash flow forecasts

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and other managers on financial planning

• Prepare and reconcile payroll submissions in coordination with the external provider

• Support year-end processes and draft financial statements in line with Charity SORP

• Act as liaison for the annual audit and external auditors

• Manage banking relationships and financial systems (Sage 50, Stripe, CAF, PayPal, etc.)

• Reconcile CRM (Beacon) fundraising data with financial records

• Supervise and develop the Finance Assistant

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Qualified (CCAB: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), part-qualified, or QBE

• Experience producing management accounts and financial narratives

• Strong understanding of year-end procedures and audit preparation

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Ability to build trusted, constructive relationships with budget holders

• Hands-on experience with Sage 50

• Proactive, reliable, and collaborative team player

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated)

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Death in Service benefit

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working arrangements

Application Process

Please apply as soon as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be required to answer three screening questions for further consideration.

Due to expected high interest, the charity may close applications early if suitable candidates are found.