Advertised from 4 March 2026

Role

Are you a finance professional who thrives on purpose as much as performance? Do you want your financial expertise to make a real difference in people’s lives – not just the bottom line?

Established in 2016, The Ridge Dunbar is a medium-sized charity incorporating income-generating social enterprises. We are a vibrant and inclusive community working together to overcome wide-ranging societal challenges and support positive change in one another’s lives.

We are seeking a committed and skilled Finance Manager to lead our finance function with integrity, clarity and vision. This is a unique opportunity to apply your professional expertise within an organisation that genuinely transforms lives every single day.

Reporting to the Operations Group Head and working closely with the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, you will oversee and manage the finances across both our charitable activities and social enterprises. You will ensure robust financial controls and reporting, support strategic decisions with sound financial insight, and champion best practice in governance and financial administration. Your leadership will play a central role in safeguarding our sustainability, impact and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and year-end accounts
• Oversee financial management across our charitable and income generating activities
• Provide clear, accurate and timely financial reports to the Operations Group Head, The Board and the Finance sub-group
• Ensure compliance with charity finance regulations, including SORP and OSCR requirements
• Support strategic and operational planning through insightful financial modelling
• Manage and continually improve financial systems, processes and controls

The Finance Manager role is critical to our ongoing success. Your skills and experience will strengthen our financial governance, due diligence and long-term planning, enabling us to continue delivering meaningful support within our community.

Above all, your work will help ensure that The Ridge can continue to transform the lives of many of our town’s most vulnerable residents.

Position

• Part-Time – 21 hours per week
• Salary: £47,500 (Pro-rata £27,420)

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• NEST Pension
• 7.2 weeks annual leave including 8 days public holidays (pro-rata)

Application notes

If you have the skills and motivation to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Dive into the job details and see if this could be the perfect fit for you!

Please send your CV and a short covering letter or email explaining why you’re interested in the role to chrisann@the-ridge.org.uk.

Application deadline: midnight, Sunday 15 March 2026

For more information about us and our work, see www.the-ridge.org.uk/

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