As Jewish Women’s Aid continues to see a rise in demand for our services, we have created the new role of Finance Director to support our internal capacity.  This role will be critical in ensuring robust financial stewardship, transparency, and strategic planning. The Finance Director will be a key part of the senior leadership team and will support our mission through strong financial leadership and governance.

You will be a strategic and detail-focused finance professional with the ability to lead long-term financial planning while responding flexibly to emerging organisational needs. With significant experience in charity finance, you will bring a deep understanding of financial governance, compliance, and the challenges and opportunities of working in the nonprofit sector. A self-motivated and collaborative leader with a feminist outlook, you will thrive in a values-driven team environment, working effectively with colleagues at all levels and with trustees, funders, and external partners.

POST TITLE Finance Director
RESPONSIBLE TO Chief Executive Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR Bookkeeper
SALARY  £53-56,000 pro rata
HOURS Part-time: 17.5-21 hrs per week
LOCATION NW London office with possibility of some hybrid working

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Jewish Women’s Aid (JWA) is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning, and management. This role is vital in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our work, enabling us to support Jewish women and girls affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

The Finance Director will oversee all aspects of JWA’s financial operations, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and financial insight across the organisation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help shape JWA’s strategic direction by providing expert financial guidance and supporting the organisation to achieve its mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the financial strategy, planning, and analysis to support organisational goals.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets in collaboration with the CEO and senior leaders and the treasurer.
• Advise on financial risks, opportunities, and investment decisions.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial forecasting. 
• Work closely with fundraising teams to align income generation with financial planning and support with applications and reporting.

Governance, Compliance and Reporting

• Lead financial reporting to the Board, Finance Subcommittee, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Charity Commission requirements.
• Lead the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts, liaising with external auditors.

Operational Financial Management

• Manage financial controls and processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations.
• Maintain effective systems for income tracking, restricted/unrestricted funds, and grants.
• Oversee the preparation of regular management accounts and financial statements. 
• Oversee cash flow, reserves, and financial forecasting to ensure sustainability.

Organisational Support and Team Management

• Line manage the bookkeeper.
• Work collaboratively with fundraising and programme teams on budgeting and reporting.
• Work closely with CEO and Treasurer on budget, audit and other strategic financial tasks.
• Support capacity building and financial literacy across the organisation.
• Be an active member of SLT. 

Policy & Risk Management

• Review and update the finance handbook and internal financial procedures.
• Maintain the financial risk register and contribute to the organisation-wide register.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are consistently followed.

General

• Maintain professional standards and commit to self-development as necessary for the role.
• Assist in any area of JWA administration in the absence of colleagues. 
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required. 
• Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the post as requested by the CEO or Treasurer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills & Experience

• CIMA qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a charity, nonprofit or SME.
• Strong understanding of charity finance, including SORP, restricted funding, and gift aid.
• Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, and leading audits.
• Confident user of accounting software (e.g., Xero or QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in line managing staff.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of working within a culturally specific or faith-based organisation. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse and sexual violence on women and children.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Jewish community in Britain.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising and funding models.
• Experience of liaising with trustees and supporting governance function. 

Jewish Women’s Aid is a diverse employer offering a flexible and rewarding career.

TO APPLY:
Please complete your application by clicking below. Deadline 5pm, 26th June 2025. For further information email recruitment@jwa.org.uk or 020 8445 8060. 

This post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply. Registered charity number: 1047045

ROLE TITLE: Trainee counsellors providing face-to-face counselling

AIM: To provide regular person-centred counselling to women affected by domestic violence seeking long-term emotional support.

LOCATION: JWA offices in North London, some sessions will be remote but counsellor will be based at JWA office.

TIME: Counselling sessions on a weekly basis (minimum of three clients), to fit around your commitments, plus fortnightly group supervision, monthly line management individual supervision and team meetings on Mondays. working hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00-5:00.

Minimum commitment for 2 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To deliver person-centred counselling to women who have been affected by domestic violence
• To actively listen and allow women to explore their own feelings, empower women and help them work through trauma and abuse
• To respect the woman’s right to confidentiality and safety at all times
• To attend regular clinical and line management supervision, training and counsellors’ meetings on days agreed with counselling manager
• Attending a minimum of two half days trainings a year and completing mandatory safe guarding and data protection training every two years
• To adhere to Jewish Women’s Aid Volunteers’ Policy, Safeguarding Policy and any other relevant policies and procedures.
• To report to clinical supervisor/counselling manager on any clients at risk of suicide or any children’s safeguarding concern as soon as they arise.
• To keep client notes after each counselling session according to JWA’s counselling service policies using a data base (training on using the data base will be offered).
• Complete CORE forms and evaluation forms with clients according to the counselling service procedures.

Personal qualities and skills needed

• Trainee counsellor at the last year of advanced diploma training with minimum of 60 hours of supervised counselling sessions.
• Experience of providing counselling to a vulnerable client group desirable
• BACP student membership
• Understanding of the effects of domestic violence on women and children
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims & objectives of Jewish Women’s Aid
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Knowledge and understanding of the Jewish community in Britain
• An empathic, sensitive, non-judgemental outlook and approach
• Responsible and reliable to ensure stability and continuity for clients
• Certain amount of flexibility to meet clients’ needs

What can you gain from this role

• Regular clinical supervision and support
• Induction and ongoing CPD
• Paid expenses

Please download an application pack here, or email recruitment@jwa.org.uk or 020 8445 8060. 

This post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply. Registered charity number: 1047045

Qualified volunteer counsellor to see 2-3 clients a week

JWA’s counselling service provides free person-centred, face-to-face and telephone/ remote counselling to women experiencing all forms of domestic abuse.

The volunteer counsellors will work online with 2-3 clients a week. You will receive regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities. 

We are looking for compassionate, non-judgemental and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting abuse survivors. You will already have experience of working with vulnerable clients, ideally with women. 

Requirements:

• Qualified counsellor at minimum diploma level (BACP, BPC, UKPC or similar accredited) in person centred/integrative counselling
• Good understanding of domestic abuse dynamics
• Knowledge of the Jewish community
• Commitment for minimum of 2 years

Please download an application pack here, or email recruitment@jwa.org.uk or 020 8445 8060. 

This post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply. Registered charity number: 1047045