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Exciting opportunity to shape the finances of a cutting-edge NGO working on climate change solutions
Overview
Salary
£50000 - £60000
Location
Remote within the United Kingdom
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Expires
Expires at anytime
About the Degrees Initiative
The Degrees Initiative is a standout UK-based charity that strengthens the Global South's capacity in climate change mitigation, evaluating controversial solutions like Solar Radiation Modification. Operational since 2011, this organization has grown rapidly, doubling its budget to .6 million and growing its team to 20.
Role Summary
- Lead the management of finances and work with outsourced financial providers.
- Support financial oversight, budgeting, and funding bids in collaboration with the Development Manager.
- Potential to enhance operational capacity of field-leading charity.
Role Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Minimum of five years' experience in finance or accounting, proficient in financial software.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience in a UK charity or NGO finance role, understanding of UK Charities SORP, and experience with grant and donor management.
Benefits
- Remote work, co-working space allowance, employer pension contribution, international travel, annual leave, and personal development budget.
Application Process Details
- Complete the application form on the website and upload a CV titled 'Firstname_surname_FM_CV'. Applications close on 01 January 2026.
The Degrees Initiative, a UK-based NGO, is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team. This new role offers an exciting opportunity to work on climate change and scientific capacity building in the Global South.
About the Degrees Initiative: The Degrees Initiative strengthens the capacity of the Global South to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Although neutral on the use of SRM, we believe it is crucial that the Global South plays a central role in these discussions. Founded in 2021, our charity has been operational in various forms for over a decade, receiving worldwide coverage and acclaim. Recently, we have doubled our annual budget to 6 million and expanded our team to about 20 staff members.
The Role: As the Finance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of our finances, including overseeing our outsourced financial provider. This role involves significant interaction with our programmatic workstreams, providing a fantastic opportunity to enhance the operational capacity of a field-leading charity. You will be responsible for financial oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting funding bids and reporting, in collaboration with the Development Manager.
Job Requirements: - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). - A minimum of five years' experience in finance or accounting. - Proficiency in financial software like QuickBooks, Xero, Sage. - Excellent organizational and project management skills. - Legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable: - Experience in the finance function of a UK charity or NGO. - Understanding of UK Charities SORP. - Experience with grant management and donor reporting.
Benefits: - Fully remote work within the UK. - Up to 250 per month to cover co-working space costs. - 8% employer pension contribution. - Opportunities for international travel. - 25 days of annual leave plus UK public holidays. - Personal development budget of 1,000 per year.
To apply, please complete the application form on our website and upload your CV titled 'Firstname_surname_FM_CV'. The application deadline is 01 January 2026.
