Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Exeter HQ / Hybrid with regular attendance at HQ
Duration: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the Devon Air Ambulance team. You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our finance function, helping to deliver accurate management accounts information and drive continuous improvement of financial processes across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues at all levels, you'll lead the transactions team, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensure robust financial processes that help keep Devon Air Ambulance delivering its life-saving service.
We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive finance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a passion for continuous improvement. You'll have experience producing management accounts, excellent analytical skills, and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Most importantly, you'll share our values, bringing drive, accountability and a team-focused approach, while helping others succeed and supporting our mission to make a difference to communities across Devon and beyond.
Salary: £38,000 per annum.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
- Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice
Find out more about our staff benefits here.
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
To apply, please visit our careers page here, scroll down to 'Finance Manager' and click 'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is 12 midday on Monday 7th September 2026.
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at HQ.
1st interview - Wednesday 16th September 2026
2nd interview - Wednesday 30th September 2026
Please note that interview dates are likely, but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
If you would like to have an informal chat to find out more about the role, please contact [email protected] and we will organise a suitable time for you to speak with Emma Cake, Head of Finance.
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here.
Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their application, for example to improve clarity, structure, or presentation. However, we value authenticity and expect candidates to retain accountability for the content of their application, and for all submissions to reflect the candidate’s own experience and skills and be an honest representation of their capabilities. Please be assured that we do not use AI to make shortlisting or hiring decisions.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
