Finance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Northern Roots charity. Northern Roots is transforming 160 acres of urban greenspace in the heart of Oldham into a destination for learning, leisure, nature and growing. The charity aims to benefit the environment, and to improve the health, wellbeing and livelihoods of local communities.

In September 2026 Northern Roots will open a new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, four acres of Urban Farm, outdoor amphitheatre and play facilities, creating further job, volunteering and business opportunities, alongside a programme of cultural, environmental and learning activities.

Purpose of role:

To manage the organisation’s financial accounts and financial transactions, and to oversee payroll.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes the following duties, amongst others:

• Key point of contact internally and externally regarding accountancy and financial matters.
• To manage regular financial transactions including: Supporting colleagues with procurement of goods and services and processing all financial information through Xero Accounts
• Monitoring and reporting of income and expenditure to ensure sustainability.
• 4.Creating medium to long term financial projections to analyse and resolve any challenges related to the financial health of the organisation.
• To be responsible for payroll and pension administration, to ensure all staff receive their authorised salaries and payments to agreed timescales.
• Working with the Treasurer and Accountant to prepare the annual accounts.
• Submitting Annual Accounts and Report to Companies House and the Charity Commission and making sure the charity details are always up to date.
• Ensure that organisational finance policies are created and regularly updated
• Undertake training identified as necessary.
• To undertake such other tasks as may reasonably be required

Contract: 30 hours per week, 12 months with potential for extension

Based at: Northern Roots main office, Oldham, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements