Finance Manager
Full time, permanent contract with 6 months’ probation.
For more than three decades, the New Economics Foundation’s mission has been to transform the economy so it works for people and the planet. We work with people igniting change from below and combine this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top. You can read more about our vital work here.
An opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Finance Manager to provide expert support in leading the financial and management accounting functions at NEF (the New Economics Foundation). You will oversee core financial operations for both NEF and NEF Consulting, confidently stepping in to cover the Head of Finance’s responsibilities when necessary.
Working alongside the Head of Finance you will be instrumental in helping to shape NEF’s finance department. You’ll also contribute to developing systems that meet the needs of a complex organisation — this challenging and varied role is central to ensuring that NEF continues to make its mission a reality.
The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy qualification (or be qualified by experience) with at least one year’s post qualification experience of managing both the financial and management accounting functions. Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial but is not essential. The ability to communicate effectively, in both written and spoken English, and at all levels of the organisation is essential. Just as important is an eye for detail, curiosity, flexibility and excellent organisation.
Hours of work: Full Time (32 hours per week under NEF’s Shorter Working Week)
Salary range: £49,525 — £50,895
Location: London (in-office minimum two days per week)
Contract type: Permanent
How to apply
Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday 12th October 2025
Interviews: brief online conversations with shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 16th October. Successful candidates will then be invited to a final stage in-person interview at our office in London on Monday 20th October. We will be asking candidates to deliver a short task on the day and will provide details of that closer to the time.
Start date: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV (no longer than two pages – Word only) and a separate Word document answering the questions below to recruitment@neweconomics.org.
Applications that do not include a separate Word document answering the following questions will not be considered.
1. Please confirm
- Your accountancy qualification/s
- You have the right to live and work in the UK
- You are able to work from our London office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week
- Your current notice period
2. Please outline your experience, relevant skills and suitability for this position, and why you are interested in the job and working for NEF (ensure that you cover all the major qualifications, experience, skills and abilities outlined in the person specification) (maximum 300 words)
3. What does financial resilience mean to you, and how would you put it into practice at NEF? (maximum 300 words)
Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.
You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.
NEF is committed to equal opportunities, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates; disabled people; LGBTQIA candidates; people with mental health conditions; and those from working class backgrounds. We also strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job, past think tank experience is not required.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
