Finance Manager

46,350.00 GBP annually

Location SIA House 2 Trueman Place Oldbrook Milton Keynes Bucks MK6 2HH United Kingdom

This job ends on 6 July 2026

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury. 

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Help shape the next phase of our journey.

At the Spinal Injuries Association, we are committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life - one they choose, with the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury. Our work is underpinned by strong values of compassion, inclusivity, courage and collaboration.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Finance Manager to join us at an exciting point in our journey. As we are now halfway through delivering our 2030 strategy, this role offers a unique opportunity to play a central part in strengthening our financial sustainability and enabling the association to achieve its long-term ambitions.

About the role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the association while driving continuous improvement across our finance processes and systems. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will be a trusted partner to budget holders and colleagues across all departments.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading all aspects of financial management, reporting, and controls
• Producing timely and accurate management accounts and forecasts
• Supporting budgeting and financial planning across departments
• Ensuring compliance with charity and financial regulations
• Improving finance systems, processes, and reporting insight
• Supporting and developing colleagues in financial understanding and best practice

About you

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar finance role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly
• Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies
• A proactive, approachable mindset with a passion for enabling others
• Charity sector experience is desirable

Why join us?

• A genuinely supportive and values-led culture
• The opportunity to influence delivery of a long-term organisational strategy
• Flexible and hybrid working options

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be expected to follow our hybrid working policy, spending at least three days per week in the office. As a result, applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance (approximately one hour) of Milton Keynes.

Please ensure your application reflects your own experience and clearly demonstrates your personal contribution. If shortlisted, you will be asked to discuss your application in detail during the selection process.

Contract: Full time

Hours:  35 hours a week

Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes

Closing date: 6 July 2026, 9am

Interview date: 1st round: 9/10 July 2026, 2nd round: 14 July 2026, at SIA House, Milton Keynes

Please complete all supplementary questions on your application form AND create a FULL PROFILE as these will inform our initial sift.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to return to the questions so please be prepared to complete the full application in one sitting.  If you do need to make amendments please email hr@spinal.co.uk for assistance.

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