Finance Manager, NFP PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established climate charity is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its financial operations and reporting. This role is perfect for someone passionate about climate justice and equity, who enjoys detail-oriented work while collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll oversee budgeting, manage finance operations, and produce essential reports for senior management. The organization values daring, joy, and community, and is committed to making a meaningful impact on climate change. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a flexible working environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday (pro-rata)

Flexible working patterns

Remote options

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or charity financial management.
• Strong budgeting and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing finance operations including bookkeeping and monthly reporting.
• Producing financial reports for the senior team and board.

Skills

Finance Management

Budgeting

Reporting Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

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Position

Finance Manager

Salary

£26,406 for 3 days/week (£44,010 FTE) – Band C2

Location

Hybrid (London & remote) or fully remote considered

Hours

3 days (21 hours per week) with flexible working patterns

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

8.59am, Friday 9th May 2025

About The Role

As the new Finance Manager, you will oversee the charity’s finance processes, leading daily financial operations, producing regular financial reports for the senior management team and board, and working closely with the Co-Director: Strategic Development to monitor financial performance against targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing finance operations including bookkeeping and monthly reporting
• Producing financial reports for the senior team and board
• Supporting budgets for funding applications and projects
• Monitoring income from grants, donations, and other sources
• Coordinating the monthly payroll process
• Liaising with auditors for year-end accounts
• Collaborating on strategy and supporting a positive team culture

About You

You might already be in a finance management role or looking to step up. You enjoy getting into the detail but also thrive when working with people and purpose.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in finance or charity financial management
• Strong budgeting and reporting skills
• Great communication and team collaboration
• An eye for detail and confidence working with figures
• Passion for climate justice and equity

We strongly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds including People of Colour, Disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, working-class people, and those with non-traditional educational or career paths.

About The Organisation

A climate charity that creates, builds, and shares ways people can take meaningful action on climate change. They combine personal and local actions into larger systemic change, facing climate dread with a can-do attitude and sense of fun. Whether it’s helping people fix their electronics, turning parking spaces into tree planting zones, or lobbying MPs on clean heat, everything aims to inspire more climate action. Their values are daring, joy, and community.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (pro-rata), including bank holidays, plus three Christmas closure days
• Flexible working patterns and remote options
• Paid