Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£55,000Closing date
7 Oct 2025
Ownership of management accounts, forecasting, and financial operations in a role with broad responsibility.
Finance Manager
Location: London - Baker Street Station
Salary: £55,000 + generous benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Posted by: Peter O'Sullivan, Hays Senior Finance
The Organisation
The Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS) provides housing and support for retired Methodist ministers and their families across the UK. Rooted in a Christian ethos of care and compassion, MMHS manages a national portfolio of properties and is committed to ensuring its residents feel secure, respected, and supported in retirement.
MMHS operates with an annual income of approximately £5.7 million, primarily from investments, charitable activities, and donations. Excitingly, new initiatives are planned for 2026, including enhanced wellbeing support and a new area of mission to address needs in the wider world.
The Role
MMHS is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the production of monthly management accounts, financial forecasting, and day-to-day financial operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, ICT and Investments, you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting year-end financial statements
- Supporting budget holders with forecasting and financial planning
- Managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed asset registers
- Overseeing cashflow, banking, and investment transactions
- Supporting the audit process and ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements
- Contributing to process improvements and financial reporting enhancements
The Person
You’ll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with approx. five years’ experience in a finance or accountancy setting. You’ll be confident working independently, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a broad range of financial responsibilities.
You’ll bring:
- Strong Excel and IT skills
- A proactive, diligent approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support others
- Experience in housing or the third sector is desirable but not essential
What’s in it for You?
MMHS offers a generous benefits package and a supportive working culture, including:
- Up to 16% employer pension contribution
- 4x salary life cover and critical illness cover
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with tenure, plus 3 discretionary days over Christmas
- Flexible start and finish times
- Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home
- Learning & development budget
- Season ticket loan and contribution towards eye tests/glasses
How to Apply
This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance. For a confidential discussion or to request the full job pack, please get in touch via LinkedIn or email.
Advert closing date: 7th October
Shortlisting date: 13th October
Interviews: 16th and 17th October
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/methodist-ministers-housing-society
