Finance Manager (Freelance)

Bring clarity, confidence and control to finance that powers social change.
Are you an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear, useful insight? Do you want your work to support an organisation empowering young women to thrive?
You Make It (YMI) is looking for an experienced Freelance Finance Manager to oversee our finance function and ensure strong financial management, reporting and controls across the organisation.
Working closely with our Founder CEO, Treasurer and team, you will play a vital role in maintaining YMI’s financial health, strengthening accountability and ensuring we remain funder-ready as we continue delivering life-changing programmes for young women.
This is an ongoing freelance role (approximately 15 hours per month), designed to sit alongside your other clients or commitments.
About You Make It
You Make It (YMI) is an award-winning East London charity, established in 2011. We empower unemployed / under-employed young working-class, racialised women to succeed in the social, cultural and economic life of London.
We do this by brokering access to people, knowledge, networks and experiences that inspire confidence, focus and ambition. Our team, partners and supporters are united by a commitment to creating long-term, meaningful change.
Key Details
- Contract:Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)
- Day Rate:£250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status
- Location:Home-based with occasional London meetings
- Start Date:ASAP
- Reporting to:Founder CEO
- Financial Year End:31 March
Contract:Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)
Day Rate:£250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status
Location:Home-based with occasional London meetings
Start Date:ASAP
Reporting to:Founder CEO
Financial Year End:31 March
Why Work With Us?
Purpose-Driven Work:Your expertise directly supports life-changing opportunities for young women.
Trusted Autonomy:Work independently while being valued as a strategic partner.
Flexible Working:Primarily remote, with occasional London meetings.
Values-Led Culture:Integrity, equity, kindness and collaboration shape how we work.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewedon a rolling basis. We hope to appoint by16 March 2026, or sooner.