Financial Operations Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Financial Operations Manager to lead our finance function and support the continued development of strong, sustainable financial operations across the College.

This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Finance & Compliance, with direct line management responsibility for a team of finance professionals. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of finance operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial systems and controls.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

What you will do

In this role, you will:

1. Provide strong leadership and people management to the finance team, supporting, coaching and developing staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.
2. Oversee the production and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to budget holders.
3. Lead on budget setting and forecasting, working closely with managers across the organisation.
4. Manage cash flow, financial controls and reporting, ensuring compliance with charity sector requirements
5. Support strategic projects including financial planning, capital development and service expansion.

You will also contribute to wider organisational priorities and maintaining strong external partnerships.

What we are looking for

This is a leadership role that requires highly developed people management capability, alongside strong technical finance experience.

You will bring:

1. Significant experience in a finance role, including management accounts, audit and financial reporting.
2. A recognised accountancy qualification or substantial equivalent experience.
3. Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience of managing, developing and motivating teams.
4. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Experience of working collaboratively across departments and building effective relationships at all levels.
6. Knowledge of charity finance, financial regulations and best practice.

We are particularly looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with visible, supportive leadership, ensuring the team is confident, capable and continually developing.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

1. A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
2. Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
3. You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
4. Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
5. Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
6. Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
7. Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

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