Programme Finance Lead - Operations
Programme Finance Lead - Operations
London, SE1 (with hybrid working - a minimum of two days per week in the office. Some European travel may be required)
About Us
E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.
Consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go to Think Tank Index, we are on the frontier of the climate landscape, tackling barriers and advancing solutions to a safe climate.
We are now looking for a Programme Finance Lead to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £65,000 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Generous pension contribution
- Cycle scheme
- Travel and health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach
- Yearly process for remuneration review
This is an exceptional opportunity for a CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland qualified accountant with a background in the not-for-profit or charity sector to make an impact with our independent, forward-thinking organisation.
In this vital role, you’ll ensure the financial health of an organisation driven by a passion for sustainability and dedication to developing impactful solutions, enabling us to continue to shape the future of climate policy and action.
You will discover an environment filled with experts from all areas of climate change and resilience, from political science and economics to carbon management. You’ll have the chance to add your expertise into the mix, playing your part in aiding our activity.
So, if you want to be part of our mission to achieve a safe climate for all, read on and apply today.
The Role
As our Finance Lead, you will manage our end-to-end finance activities across our range of funders and programmes.
Working alongside the Chief Financial Officer and Programme Leads, you’ll manage monthly internal and external project reporting for Project Leads, external funder reporting and project audits. You will also manage staff rate card processes and cash receipts processes from funders.
You’ll provide expert advice to project management teams, ensuring compliance with funder regulations across projects and supporting the development of funder budgets for grant proposals.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage one Assistant Finance Manager
- Deliver regular funder income and cashflow forecasting
- Support statutory audit processes for revenue recognition on projects
- Contribute to the development of our internal project management system
- Undertake ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision making
- Stand in for the CFO where required
About You
To be considered as our Finance Lead, you will need:
- Experience in not-for-profit or charity organisations
- To be a CCAB qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland)
- Post-qualification experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills
The closing date for applications is the 17th May 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Accountant, Finance Manager, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant, or Management Accountant.
E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
So, if you want to step into a pivotal role as a Programme Finance Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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