Senior Associate, Climate, Environment and Natural Capital

Redstone Search Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Financial Controller to manage projects and assist in business development. The role requires proficiency in Spanish or French and offers a hybrid working model. Responsibilities include collaboration on projects, managing bids, and ensuring stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will have experience in nature-positive programmes and excellent financial analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing nature-positive programmes in donor or private sectors.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in an international organization or firm is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple requests and project needs.
• Manage bids and support strategy.
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in Spanish or French

Financial analysis skills

Effective team collaboration skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Location & Position Details:

The position is based in Palladium’s Bristol or London office, within our United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa (UKEA) region. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office and 2 days from home.

Financial Controller, UKEA

• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM BST on Monday, 11 August 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company dedicated to designing, developing, and delivering positive impacts on lives and livelihoods worldwide. We work to broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build sustainable institutions and market systems; and conserve the natural world. Operating in over 90 countries, our diverse workforce of 2,100 staff is committed to our mission.

Part of GISI’s Consulting Group, Palladium aims to create solutions for global challenges. GISI has annual revenues of $14 billion and about 15,000 employees engaged in projects across 100 countries, providing construction, program management, and engineering consulting services.

This Opportunity

As a Senior Associate within the Climate, Environment and Natural Capital (CENC) team at Palladium, you will leverage your Spanish and/or French language skills in programme implementation and business development. The team collaborates with public and private clients to deliver nature-positive restoration projects in the UK and globally.

Key programmes include UKPACT2, Partnerships for Forests, Revere, and the Rebuild Facility.

Reporting Lines

The role reports to a Senior Manager within the team. You will manage Project Associates and/or junior staff on various programmes.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver multiple requests and project needs, leading different components across programmes.
• Assist in pursuing new business opportunities, managing bids, leading commercial development, and supporting strategy and recruitment.
• Support cross-sector collaboration as needed.
• Research trends and identify opportunities for project improvement.
• Manage subcontracts and third-party vendor contracts, including contractual and payment issues.
• Support operational activities throughout project life cycles.
• Process contract requests such as travel, personnel changes, and budgets.
• Contribute to technical activities like workplans, deliverables, and communication products.
• Ensure clear, timely communication with stakeholders.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Build and maintain sector-specific relationships with partners and consultants.
• Review and process invoices from consultants and vendors.
• Assist in financial forecasting, error correction, and resource planning.
• Contribute to research, reports, budgets, proposals, and other outputs.
• May require national and international travel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in Spanish or French.
• Experience managing nature-positive programmes in donor or private sectors.
• Ability to learn complex procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities under deadlines.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in an international organization or firm.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Palladium values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We aim for an inclusive workforce and offer accommodations during recruitment upon request.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of all contact points. Successful candidates will undergo safeguarding-focused interviews and due diligence.