At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance operations and improve systems for a dynamic environmental charity.
- Company: Join The Green Team, an impactful charity connecting youth with nature.
- Benefits: Work in a values-led environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on environmental action and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while managing finances.
- Qualifications: Experience in charity finance and strong Xero skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Green Team is looking for an experienced, collaborative and solutions-focused Finance & Corporate Services Manager to take operational ownership of our finance function and help ensure the systems supporting our charity are effective, secure and resilient. The Green Team is an environmental charity supporting children and young people to connect with nature, build confidence, develop skills and improve wellbeing through outdoor learning and environmental action. This is a key role within our small and friendly team, combining hands-on charity finance management with oversight and coordination of wider corporate systems. Significant charity finance experience and strong practical Xero expertise are essential.
What You'll Do
- Take operational ownership of Green Team's day-to-day finance function
- Manage and continually improve Xero and associated financial systems
- Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reports
- Manage restricted and unrestricted funds and support programme and funder reporting
- Oversee payroll, pensions, banking, payments, reconciliations and financial controls
- Support preparation of annual accounts and coordinate with our external accountants
- Provide clear and practical financial advice to colleagues and budget holders
- Help strengthen financial procedures, reporting and organisational systems
- Coordinate key corporate services including IT systems, cyber security arrangements, business continuity, insurance and contracts
You will not be expected to provide specialist technical IT or cyber security support. We work with external providers for this expertise.
What We're Looking For
- Significant practical charity or third-sector finance experience, supported by a relevant accounting/bookkeeping qualification or substantial equivalent professional experience
- Strong practical Xero experience, including reviewing, developing or improving Xero systems
- A good understanding of restricted and unrestricted funds and grant-funded project finance
- Experience of management accounts, budgeting, cashflow, payroll and financial controls
- Experience supporting annual accounts and working with accountants, auditors or independent examiners
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to make financial information clear and accessible to people without a finance background
Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who is approachable and collaborative. Green Team is a small dynamic organisation which has transformation impact on young people and greenspaces. You’ll enjoy working alongside colleagues, understanding the programmes our finances support and helping people feel confident about budgets and financial processes. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of your area while contributing as part of a wider team. You don’t need to be an expert in every aspect of corporate services. We’re looking for someone with strong financial foundations who can coordinate systems effectively, identify risks and improvements, and work confidently with specialist external advisers.
Why Join The Green Team?
Our vision is a Scotland where everyone values and can enjoy the natural environment. Since 1995, we have been creating opportunities for children and young people to spend meaningful time outdoors. Our programmes connect young people with nature, others and themselves, supporting both personal development and positive environmental action. This role offers an opportunity to use your financial and organisational expertise in a values-led charity where strong finances and effective systems directly support our work with young people and nature.
Finance & Corporate Services Manager employer: The Green Team (Edinburgh & Lothians)
The Green Team is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work environment where your financial expertise directly contributes to meaningful environmental initiatives. As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity for personal growth while making a significant impact on young people's lives through outdoor learning and environmental action. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to values-led work, joining The Green Team means being part of a mission that truly matters.
Contact Details:
The Green Team (Edinburgh & Lothians) Recruitment Team
