Finance & Operations Manager Job at Rose Castle Foundation
Finance & Operations Manager
Employer: Rose Castle Foundation Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager Contract: Full-time, Location: Based at Rose Castle Foundation (RCF) offices or remote working with capacity to travel domestically and internationally. If remote working, attendance at RCF offices in Cumbria will be required approximately monthly. Right to work in the UK required. Reports To: Head of Programmes Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 pa + benefits Release Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026 Outline of Role As RCF enters this exciting stage, there is huge demand for our support in a wide range of global contexts, and our key challenge is to ensure we have robust institutional capacity - systems and procedures - to attract and effectively administer growing levels of investment. As RCF attracts multi-year funding from a wider range of partners – including large grant providers and high-net-worth individuals - we need greater financial management capacity to ensure we are managing our resources responsibly and effectively. There will therefore be a strong focus on managing RCF’s finances – and strong experience in this area will be essential. There is also a focus on wider aspects of our operations and human resourcing. The jobholder will work closely with the Co-Director (Strategy and Organisational Development) receiving support and encouragement where required. There will always be a strong focus on personal growth and for the right candidate there is scope to quickly grow into leading the finance and operations functions, reporting directly to Trustees and senior strategic partners and becoming a key strategic voice in the organisation. Responsibilities Finance – budgeting, accounting and bookkeeping A key function of this role is to effectively manage RCF’s finances. The jobholder will be managed and supported by the Co-Director (Strategy and Organisational Development). The role will include:- Budget Cycle Prepare the annual budget for approval by Trustees. Prepare the monthly Management Accounts – a P&L, balance sheet and cashflow statement. Prepare quarterly accounts and re-forecasts of income and expenditure for future months. Bookkeeping, accounting and payments Raise invoices and make payments across RCF’s portfolio – including for RCF programmes and day to day operations. Maintaining accounting records to a high standard and ensuring that all balances are regularly reconciled. Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC. Approve and process staff expenses. Be the lead bank liaison Annual Audit and Charity Commission Reporting Appoint and manage the auditors. Manage the process to produce the Annual Report and Financial Statements. Prepare – with liaison across the team – and submit the annual Charity Commission Report. Person Specification Essential skills and experience 3-5 years’ experience working in small/ medium sized organisation(s) managing finances, HR and operations. Proven experience preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, annual budgets and overseeing quarterly reforecasting throughout the year. Desirable skills and experience Modelling income and expenditure lines to enable multi-year business planning. Good experience using Xero accounting software. Experience in a small start-up environment. Personal Attributes Passion for RCF’s mission and alignment with its values – modelling our values is a central part of how we work. Proactive, motivated, and creative thinker. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Well-organised and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Curiosity towards our faith informed approach and the contexts within which we work. Qualifications Has secured or is working towards a professional financial management or accounting qualification.
