Finance and Operations Analyst

API Point of Sale; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance & Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. This unique role offers the chance to work across finance and operations, providing essential support to various stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting in project management. With a focus on detail and analytical skills, this position is perfect for someone eager to contribute to environmental initiatives while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Remote and flexible working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Possible funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, finance, or operations with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Support project management and prepare meeting materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Financial Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Job description

Hours – Full-time / 36 hours per week

Contract – 2-years fixed term with possibility of extending / being made permanent

Location – Fully remote – with requirement to travel within England occasionally.

The Community Forest Trust supports the work of England’s Community Forests who are the leading woodland creation network in England and at the forefront of the UK’s climate emergency response.

We are currently recruiting a Finance & Operations Analyst, which will offer a unique opportunity for someone to work across a range of disciplines with support from domain experts and to gain broad and interesting experience.

As Finance & Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial, operational, administrative and project management support to the Community Forest Trust and its subsidiaries.

The role is a dual role incorporating both finance and operational duties. Some key responsibilities therefore include:

Finance Work

• To process invoices and sales invoices in accordance with agreed procedures and regulations and to ensure that invoices are forwarded for authorisation in a timely manner.
• Reconcile the bank account monthly and ensure the financial system is up to date.
• Actively contribute to supporting the Finance Manager in month end and year end reports and accounts.
• Analyse monthly management accounts.
• Support the preparation of grant claims, ensuring that adequate records are kept.

Operations Work

• Support the CEO, Finance Manager and National Projects and Partnerships Manager with all aspects of their roles.
• Prepare materials for and arrange meetings including the CFT Board Meetings, the Forest Director Meetings and meetings with Defra and other key external stakeholders.
• Project manage/oversee project management and communications for England’s Community Forests projects.

To be successful in the role, the postholder must have previous administration and/or finance and/or operational experience with high attention to detail, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems is also essential.

You must also be an organised and proactive individual with strong problem identification and solving skills, alongside a creative and innovative mindset.

As the role will involve working alongside the Finance Manager and other key stakeholders, the post holder will also require experience of working confidently and professionally with stakeholders at both senior and lower levels, with excellent communication skills.

Previous financial data management experience, financial qualifications, and good working knowledge of key accountancy software are also desirable, but not essential.

In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Remote and flexible working.
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• An enhanced pension scheme.
• Possible funded training opportunities.

The role is for a fixed term of 2-years, with the possibility of extending or being a permanent role in line with appropriate funding.

We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation. We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.

Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter.