City Bridge Foundation

This role is offered on a Fixed Term Maternity basis City Bridge Foundation City Bridge Foundation ( CBF ) is a 900-year old historic charity and within the top 10 charities in the UK in terms of asset valuation with total funds available to the charity of £1.6bn (mixture of permanent endowment and unrestricted income funds). The charity s primary purpose is to maintain and support five of London s most iconic Thames Bridges, including Tower Bridge at zero cost to the taxpayer. Its secondary purpose is to deliver further impact through its charitable funding activities. Since 1995, the charity has awarded over £840 million to charitable organisations across London. CBF literally and metaphorically bridges London, connects its communities and invests in its future. The City of London Corporation (City Corporation) is the corporate trustee of CBF and several other charities. About the Role Reporting to the CBF & Charities Finance Director, the Charities Technical and Strategic Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring sound, sustainable, and strategic financial decisions across CBF s charitable and investment activities. You will oversee financial due diligence and provide specialist charity finance and strategic advice on the financial assessment of charitable funding awarded by CBF (and for other charitable giving within the City Corporation) and social investment placements to ensure appropriate and sustainable funding decisions are made that align with organisational strategic objectives. Working closely with the CBF Finance Director, the role will support analysis and reporting across the investment portfolio held by the charity, contributing to reporting to the Investment Committee. Working closely with colleagues across funding, finance, and investment teams, you will contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial assessment processes, portfolio performance analysis, and reporting to senior committees. Key Responsibilities Lead on specialist charity finance and strategic advice for charitable funding and social investment decisions. Approve financial assessments for awards up to £1m, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and risk management. Collaborate with the Funding Team to refine and enhance grant assessment and financial processes. Support reporting to the Investment Committee, analysing portfolio performance and maintaining oversight of operational risks. Provide expert advice on charity finance regulations and compliance across City Corporation charities. Develop and deliver training on charity accounting requirements. Foster collaboration, innovation, and a values-led culture across the finance and funding teams. About You You will be a qualified finance professional (CCAB or equivalent) with significant experience in charity finance, investment or grant funding environments. You ll bring strong management, analytical and strategic skills, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-specialists. A collaborative leader, you ll be committed to driving improvement, good governance, and impact across charitable funding and investment activities. Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 10th November 2025 To apply online please click the apply button.