Finance Business Partnering Manager

Altum Consulting is delighted to be partnering with ClientEarth, an innovative legal and environmental charity that uses the power of the law to fight against climate change and protect nature and the environment, in its search for a Finance Courts Partnering Manager (FBPM). Over the past few years, ClientEarth has experienced significant growth and professionalisation. With an expanding global footprint and a strong finance team in place, this role plays a crucial part in strengthening regional financial leadership and donor reporting. The successful candidate will help ensure ClientEarth's financial sustainability and effectiveness, enabling the organization to maximise its global impact in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.

This opportunity would suit a finance professional with strong donor reporting expertise and leadership potential seeking to join a mission‑driven, international NGO, helping to create systemic change for a healthier planet. ClientEarth is proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Their flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home or another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of the month, with the other 20% of the month being office‑based.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of three FBPs, ensuring high‑quality donor reporting and financial support across Europe.
• Partner at regional director level, building strong relationships with institutional and philanthropic donors, trusts, and foundations.
• Oversee review and approval of donor reports and budgets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Drive process improvements in programme finance systems and procedures, working closely with the core finance team.
• Support cross‑functional projects and working groups to strengthen financial planning and reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, combining technical expertise with a collaborative, business‑partnering approach.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Bring extensive experience in donor reporting, restricted funding, and NGO financial management.
• Have demonstrable management or team leadership experience, ideally within a complex or international setting.
• Show proven technical skills, including strong Excel ability (candidates will complete a timed assessment as part of the process).
• Demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and "marshal your thoughts" effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possess strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to support and challenge colleagues at all levels.
• Be willing to travel overseas occasionally.

How to apply: For further information or to apply, please contact Altum Consulting. Altum will be presenting a shortlist to ClientEarth in early February but applications will be considered on a rolling basis and may be closed early. Altum and ClientEarth value diversity and inclusion and the benefits these bring. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from under‑represented groups.

At ClientEarth, we use the law to protect life on Earth. We are an international organisation, made up of lawyers and environmental experts, working across borders, systems, and sectors to tackle the world's most pressing environmental challenges. From climate change to biodiversity loss, our teams collaborate globally to design and enforce legal solutions that create lasting change.