We are working with a climate focused organisation that brings the investment community together to work towards a net zero and climate resilient future. They create change the world needs by unlocking investor action on climate change.
They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to play a crucial role in supporting the financial planning and decision-making processes within the organisation. You will be responsible for analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing key insights to aid in strategic business planning and performance evaluation. You will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. You will conduct financial analysis and provide insights on business performance, including variance analysis, trend analysis and financial forecasting.
This post will report to the Head of Finance and Operations. While this role is initially offered on a fixed term basis for 24 months, we hope that the contract can be extended, subject to resources. Experience of using Xero is ideal. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in their London office.
Main responsibilities:
- Responsible for grants management and reporting in collaboration with the Development team; this ranges from supporting with budget proposal development, grants expenditure analysis, and reporting.
- Complete monthly grant expenditure allocations, using organisational knowledge to recommend allocations which optimise grant spending and highlight major variances against budget. If appropriate, identify possible remedial action(s).
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards to senior management and stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets, financial plans and long-term strategic plans.
- Maintain and develop the organisations rolling financial forecasting model, highlighting critical trends and supporting or challenging assumptions as necessary.
- Provide strategic and medium/long-term financial planning scenario analysis.
- Qualified accountant, with solid experience in developing and improving accounting & financial management processes and systems, management accounting & reporting and donor financial reporting.
- An understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
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In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.