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Finance Manager

Summary

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of the organisation. As the sole end-to-end finance position within Strength & Stem, the Finance Manager will be responsible for all financial activities, including bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the charity's mission.

Your skills and expertise in successful financial management will enable Strength & Stem to continue building a stable financial foundation, allowing our impactful and meaningful work with modern slavery survivors to flourish and grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to shape and influence the effectiveness and sustainability of a small, ambitious charity.

Terms

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
You must have the pre-existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.

Role Title: Finance Manager

Reports to: CEO

Hours and contract: One day per week (7.5 hours per week). This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. We have a flexible working arrangement, so working hours do not have to be limited to a specific day of the week.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Salary: £35,000 per annum pro rata, equivalent to £7,000 for one day per week (0.2FTE).

Location: This is a remote role, however you must have the pre-existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for the position. You will also be asked to attend occasional in-person meetings in London.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working

  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

  • 6.5 days paid holiday (based on 32 days pro rata), including bank holidays

  • 3% employer pension contribution on qualifying earnings 

How to apply

Please complete our application form here, with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the skills and experience described in the Person Profile section, by 23:59 on Sunday 11th January.

You can download the full application pack below.

If you’d find it difficult to apply via the standard process for any reason (for example because of a disability, access needs, language barrier or other reason), please contact us at recruitment@strengthandstem.com and we will work with you to find an alternative way to submit your application.

The closing deadline is 23:59 on Sunday 11th January.

Download Role Description and Application Pack - pdf
Complete the Application Form

Volunteering opportunities

Thank you for your interest in supporting Strength & Stem. 

Volunteers are an important part of this mission, and there are many ways to get involved — from mentoring and leading workshops, to offering work experience or sharing professional skills. 

Below are some of the ways you can get involved. 

To enquire about any of these opportunities please email hello@strengthandstem.com

  • 1. Host a 2-hour floristry workshop

    Do you have floristry skills to share? We welcome volunteers to run short, beginner-friendly workshops for our Alumni community. These sessions are relaxed, creative, and designed to help Alumni reconnect and build confidence. 

    Here’s how it works: 

    - We handle planning, organise the location (or you can use your own venue if preferred), and provide all materials (flowers, secateurs, etc.) 

    - The Strength & Stem team is there to support you on the day 

    Your role: Bring your skills and enthusiasm to lead a 2-hour session for up to 15 people — we take care of the rest. 

    Ideas could include a small bouquet, flower crown, or seasonal centrepiece — we’d love to hear your ideas! 

  • 2. Lead a skills workshop

    Our programme includes workshops focused on: Wellbeing, Agency, Relationships and Future Security. We welcome volunteers to get creative and think about how their expertise could support women in any of these areas. 

    Whether it’s practical skills, personal development tips, or professional know-how, your knowledge could make a real impact. Past workshops have included self-care, self-compassion, time management, communication, and an introduction to the UK job market. 

    Workshops can be a single morning or afternoon session, so no long-term commitment is needed. If you have the knowledge but aren’t sure how to turn it into a workshop, our team can help with planning and facilitation — we’re excited for you to get in touch and share your ideas with us! 

  • 3. Provide work experience

    As part of our programme, each participant completes up to 12 days of voluntary work experience with florists or flower farmers in London. Even if you can only host a few days, your support makes a real difference — helping participants put their skills into practice in a real-world setting. 

    We provide full training and support, so you can focus on sharing your expertise and welcoming our participants. 

    You can find our full guide to providing work experience here.

  • 4. Share your skills

    Have another way to help? 

    If you have expertise in social media, videography, corporate outreach, or anything else that could support our mission, we’d love to hear from you.

    You can contribute in a way that fits your skills and availability. 

  • 5. Become a mentor

    Mentoring is a key part of our programmes. Mentors guide participants through self-development, employment, and training goals over six months, following the successful completion of our vocational floristry and prevocational skills sessions. 

    We provide a structured programme to support both mentor and mentee. Mentors must be female and have employment or business experience, including goal setting, navigating the UK job market, completing applications, and preparing for interviews. 

    Applications open annually from March to May and more information can be found here on our website when we are open for recruitment. 

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