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Finance Operations Manager (Finance & Database)
£37,500 + Generous Benefits
Location: Winchester | Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a detail-driven operations specialist with a passion for finance, data, and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting a dynamic and purpose-led team? This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal role as Finance Operations Manager (Finance & Database) within a respected educational environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Director of Development, you’ll be at the heart of the organisation’s operational success. Your primary focus will be managing the donor database (Toucan Tech), overseeing financial operations related to income and expenditure, and enabling the wider team to focus on external engagement.

You will lead on:

Database integrity and management (25,000+ records)

Donation processing, acknowledgement, and reconciliation

Financial reporting and coordination with internal departments and international affiliates

Compliance with data protection, finance, and fundraising regulations

Office and systems management

High-level support for major donor cultivation and reporting

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a secure, accurate, and up-to-date CRM

Generate donor reports, mailing lists, and event data

Process Gift Aid claims and manage donation platforms (e.g., Stripe, GoCardless)

Provide data analysis and insight to support fundraising campaigns and Giving Days

Assist in donor research and pipeline development

Draft and review internal policies and procedures

Liaise with third-party providers and internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence

About You

You are organised, collaborative, and confident in managing data and finance processes. You’ll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and enjoy working closely with colleagues across departments.

You will have:

Strong experience with charity CRMs (Toucan Tech desirable)

Experience in financial reconciliation, budgeting, and donation processing

Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Office 365

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A sound understanding of GDPR and charity finance practices

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary of up to £37,500 per annum

28 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays), with additional Christmas leave potential

Generous pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution

Free lunch during term-time

Access to a gym, library, cultural events, and CPD support

Cycle to work scheme and employee referral bonus

Application Details

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week).

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