Finance Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join us on a fractional basis, to lead on end to end financial management of our growing UK based non-profit. The Finance Director will provide both high-level strategic vision and leadership, as well as day-to-day management of our internal finance function and reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  Lead the development and maintenance of multi-year financial forecasts and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making
  Implement and manage upgraded financial management systems, based on current and future-trajectory financial needs
  Advises the Operations and Executive Directors and board on financial strategy, risk, and sustainability
  Develop and implement financial policies and procedures appropriate to the organisation's scale and complexity, including policies on overhead rates, delegation of authority, and reserve and currency management
  Present clear, timely financial information to the leadership team (and at times to the Board of Directors) to support governance and operational decisions

• Financial Reporting and Compliance
  Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
  Lead the annual statutory accounts process in compliance with the Companies Act 2006
  Manage the external audit process and act as the primary point of contact for auditors
  Ensure compliance with all UK tax obligations, including corporation tax, VAT (if applicable), and PAYE/payroll taxes in coordination with payroll providers

• Grant and Fund Management
  Oversee the financial management of a complex multi-funder grant portfolio, including restricted and unrestricted funds
  Develop and review budgets for grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funder requirements including overhead/indirect cost policies and pass-through fund management
  Prepare donor financial reports and ensure timely, accurate reporting to all funders
  Manage financial due diligence and reporting requirements for sub-grants and partner organisations

• Cash Flow and Treasury
  Manage organisational cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational and programmatic obligations
  Support organisation in developing a healthy reserves approach and funds
  Monitor foreign currency exposure and advise on risk mitigation where relevant

• Team Management and Capacity Building
  Support the Operations Manager to deliver financial management workstreams and mentor them to develop further financial management skills, providing structured support and feedback
  Identify training and development opportunities for the Operations Manager and support progression
  Foster a culture of financial literacy and accountability across the organisation

• Governance and Board Support
  Prepare board-level financial reports, including management accounts, budget vs. actuals, and forecast updates, and attend board meetings as required
  Ensure the board has the financial information needed to fulfil its legal and fiduciary responsibilities as directors of a UK company limited by guarantee

Requirements

• Must live in and work from a +/- 3 hours to GMT timezone
• Significant experience in a senior finance role within the UK non-profit sector, including experience with companies limited by guarantee
• Strong working knowledge of UK non-profit and CLG financial reporting standards
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-funder grant portfolios, including restricted funds and pass-through grants
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to boards and non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated ability to develop multi-year financial forecasts and scenario models
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance or operations staff
• High level of personal integrity and commitment to financial transparency and accountability
• Alignment with our mission and ready to think outside the box on how we advance climate policy progress

Benefits

Contract type: Fixed-term, 12 months (with possibility of extension subject to funding and organisational need)
Maximum daily rate of £700
Hours: Equivalent of 60% time

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