At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy to support environmental initiatives and organisational growth.
- Company: Earth Trust, a dynamic charity focused on connecting people with nature.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to environmental and social impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a charity while driving sustainable financial practices.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, preferably in a charity.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 90000 £ per year.
Earth Trust is looking for a Finance Director to help shape the next stage of our development as a place-based environmental charity with growing ambition, increasing complexity and a powerful mission. Based at Wittenham Clumps in Oxfordshire, Earth Trust cares for farmland, woodland, meadows, wetlands and community reserves, connecting people with nature and demonstrating how people and the natural world can thrive together.
Our work brings together public engagement, learning, nature-friendly farming, partnerships and commercial activity in support of our charitable purpose. This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. Alongside our established charitable work, we are delivering Gateway to Nature — a major programme to improve access, enhance the visitor experience and support growth in sustainable earned income.
We need a Finance Director who can ensure this ambition is underpinned by clear, robust and commercially sound financial thinking. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, senior colleagues and Trustees to shape organisational direction, strengthen financial planning and ensure resources are aligned with impact.
You will provide strategic financial insight, constructive challenge and practical support across the organisation. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, audit, financial governance, risk, reserves and controls. You will also support business cases, financial models, capital project oversight, trading activity and commercial decision-making.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained in a charity or similarly complex organisation. You will bring strong technical finance skills, sound judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Just as importantly, you will be collaborative, values-led and motivated by the opportunity to use finance as an enabler of environmental and social impact.
This role will suit someone who combines strategic leadership with a practical, hands-on approach, and who enjoys helping colleagues build financial confidence, accountability and discipline.
Strategic Finance Director for Impact & Growth employer: Earth Trust
Earth Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives while working in the picturesque setting of Wittenham Clumps, Oxfordshire. Our collaborative work culture fosters personal and professional growth, with ample opportunities for employees to engage in impactful projects that connect communities with nature. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference, where your financial expertise will directly support our mission and enhance the visitor experience.
