At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mission-driven programmes with insightful financial guidance and effective resource management.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive team at ClientEarth, a leader in environmental advocacy.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working policy allows 80% remote work, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with a passionate team dedicated to sustainability.
- Qualifications: Fluent in French and English, with experience in budget preparation and donor compliance.
The predicted salary is between 50331 - 50331 £ per year.
We are hiring a Finance Business Partner in our London Team to support our mission-driven programmes by providing insightful financial guidance, strengthening decision-making, and ensuring the effective stewardship of donor and organisational resources. We are seeking a candidate with proficient French language skills to support Partners who operate mainly in French.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the FBPM, oversee the financial management of a portfolio of departments and projects, keeping budgets under continuous review, and providing regular financial information and analysis.
- Contribute proactively within the FP&A team to improving programme finance systems, procedures and templates.
- Assist the Programme Management Group to keep track of and reconcile actual and committed project expenditure.
- Create and post monthly salary allocation and cost recovery journals into our accounting system Dimensions.
- Ensure that the financial aspects, reporting and audit requirements of grant/donor funded projects are aligned with donors’ contractual requirements and ClientEarth standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Qualified Accountant (desirable)
- Fluent in French and English
- Demonstrable experience of preparation of budgets and grant financial reports (ideally trusts, foundations and institutional donors such as FCDO and EU)
- Experience and knowledge of donor funding and compliance
- Advanced excel skills and strong general IT skills
Job Benefits:
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
Finance Business Partner (French Speaking) employer: ClientEarth
ClientEarth is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. With the opportunity to work remotely 80% of the month, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to impactful global philanthropy initiatives. The company fosters professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the world.
