Finance Manager

Climate Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job description

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Summary

Are you a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves variety in your work? Join Climate Group at a pivotal moment as we transition to a new finance system, finalise our 2025/26 budget, and wrap up year-end accounts. We're looking for someone immediately available to step into this key role and hit the ground running - bringing expertise, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit to a high-impact, mission-driven team.

This position is initially a 6-month FTC, with the possibility of extension. We will be prioritising candidates who are able to start with us as soon as possible.

About the role

This is a vital role at the heart of our Finance team, reporting to the Head of Group Financial Reporting & Control. You'll be joining us during one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year - as we complete the 2025/26 budget, prepare year-end accounts for 2024/25, and gear up to implement our new finance system in June 2025.

You'll take ownership of core finance processes across the organisation, working closely with colleagues globally. From monthly management accounts to statutory reporting, system transition, budgeting, and audit support, you'll play a key role in helping us maintain strong financial control during a period of transformation.

The role will closely supervise the work of one Finance Officer who will be line managed by the Head of Financial Reporting & Control given the fixed term contract nature of this appointment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and narrative commentary
• Leading on balance sheet reconciliations, monthly prepayments and accruals, and managing aged debtor and creditor reports
• Supporting our annual budget process and working closely with teams to build their budgets
• Managing sales invoicing and monitoring credit control processes, including government grant schedules
• Overseeing treasury operations and preparing global cash flow forecasts
• Leading on areas of the statutory audit and supporting the preparation of the annual report and accounts
• Supporting the implementation of our new finance system (Xledger), including configuration, data migration, and testing
• Preparing grant expenditure reports for funders
• Submitting quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations
• Supporting regulatory filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House

About you

You're a confident finance professional who enjoys working across a broad remit and contributing to process improvements and team success. You're proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. You're also a great communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance colleagues and enjoy building strong working relationships across teams.

We value strengths and a passion for learning - if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Part-qualified/fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of core accounting functions - month-end close, accruals, prepayments, accounts payable/receivable
• Strong Excel skills, with experience working with large and complex datasets
• Proven experience managing competing deadlines and delivering high-quality work under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across finance and non-finance teams

Desirable

• Experience with Charity accounting, including SORP (FRS 102), and grant reporting
• Knowledge of VAT/GST and their application in the charity sector
• Experience working in an international context (US, EU, India, China)
• Experience with multi-currency accounting
• Involvement in a finance system implementation project and/or working with Xledger

About Climate Group

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi, and New York.

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Where you'll work

You'll be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge (SE1 2NQ), a 12-minute walk from London Bridge station and enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

As well as having excellent green credentials, our brand new open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether you're working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building also offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking, and showers.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a fixed-term 6-month position with the possibility of extension. The salary offered is £40,000 to £49,000 per annum, based on whether you're part-qualified or fully qualified, and your experience.

Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if it works for the role and the team, we'll do our best to accommodate.

Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure
• 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months' service
• Long-service reward: An additional day's holiday after three and six years with us
• Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance
• Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation
• Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments
• Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership
• Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married
• Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day
• Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000
• Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme
• Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation

Apply now

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission.

If you need further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Alex Moore, Executive Director of Finance and IT, at [email protected].

The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on Tuesday 22 April 2025. We'll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.
Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.