Does the prospect of being the vital link between mission-driven programme teams and a dynamic finance function excite you? If you answered yes, then you need to join ClientEarth as our Finance Business Partner Manager in either our London or Brussels office! At ClientEarth, we use the power of law to protect life on Earth. As our FBP Manager you will lead a team that empowers programme heads to plan boldly, spend wisely, and turn strategy into action, ensuring donor funds are maximised to drive global change. NB: Please note that we are working with the recruitment agency on this role and candidates will be directed to their site to apply Meet your Manager In this role, you will be managed by Greg Pickford. Greg joined ClientEarth in 2018 and is based in our London office. Main Duties

Manage a team of 2-3 Finance Business Partners (FBP) supporting Programme teams with the grant portfolio, keeping budgets under continuous review, and providing regular financial information and analysis. Contribute proactively with the Programme Finance Lead and the core Finance team in improving programme finance systems and procedures. Working with Programme Heads and the FBPs, provide commentary and insight into the Programmes financial position on a monthly basis, flagging material risks and identifying mitigating actions. Review the financial assessment of new grant proposals and grant agreements. Ensure that they are in line with ClientEarth strategy and financial guidelines for cost recovery and overheads. Escalate grants or contracts that do not comply to the Head of Finance, Planning and Analysis for sign off. Review monthly salary allocation and cost recovery journals prepared by FBPs and ensure that data checks are in place including accuracy of fund balances Ensure that the financial aspects, reporting and audit requirements of grant/donor funded projects are aligned with donors’ contractual requirements.

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role. Role requirements

Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience (essential) Knowledge of charity financial management (essential) Demonstrable experience of financial administration of a portfolio of grants (essential) Demonstrable experience of preparation of budgets and grant financial reports (ideally trusts, foundations and institutional donors such as DfID and EU) (essential) Good knowledge of charity financial processes including allocation of project costs and apportionment of cost recovery (essential) Experience of managing teams (essential)

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role. Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that . If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr