Grant Finance Officer - French speaking

Grant Finance Officer - French speaking

Location: Vauxhall, London (minimum of 1 day per week in the office)
Contract Type: Contract – approx. 6 months with possible renewal
Salary: £34,620 - £35,795 (pro rata)

·        Support international grant-funded programmes across West Africa, managing budgets and financial reporting for partner organisations

·        Work with experienced finance teams to develop processes, maintain accurate budget tracking, and prepare donor reports

·        30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6% pension contributions and employee assistance programme

·        Grow your finance career in a mission-driven charity sector organisation committed to meaningful impact

·        Flexible working with hybrid arrangements - just 1 day per week in London office

Our client is a leading international human rights charity with over 180 years' experience tackling modern slavery globally. They're seeking a Grant Finance Officer to join their team in London, supporting their vital work across West Africa. If you have experience managing project budgets, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and French, this role offers the chance to combine financial expertise with purposeful work in the charity sector.

Company Overview

Our client is the world's oldest human rights organisation dedicated to ending modern slavery everywhere. Working with survivors, partner organisations, responsible businesses and governments, they challenge the systems that enable slavery to exist - including human trafficking, child slavery and forced labour. The organisation is built on values of integrity, transparency and accountability, with a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and abuse. They actively welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Position Overview

As Grant Finance Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the financial management of grant-funded programmes across West Africa. You'll work closely with programme teams and international partners to ensure budgets are accurate, finances are properly tracked, and donors receive timely, compliant reports. Your work directly enables the organisation to deliver its mission effectively, ensuring funds are managed with integrity and used to maximum impact in the fight against modern slavery.

Responsibilities 

·        Liaise with programme coordinators and West African partners to establish, review and monitor budget forecasts throughout project lifecycles

·        Receive, review and verify monthly financial reports from partners, checking accuracy and identifying discrepancies

·        Collect and review supporting evidence for all expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements

·        Support partners in maintaining accurate project budgets and resolving budget-related queries

·        Review quarterly financial forecasts and assist in preparing comprehensive finance reports for donors

·        Prepare grant modification requests when budget changes are needed, liaising with donors as required

·        Maintain and update budget trackers, working alongside the Grant Finance Coordinator

·        Develop final financial reports at project completion and support annual audit processes

·        Support the development of partner budgets and budget narratives for new funding applications

·        Create and maintain budget and reporting spreadsheets for newly funded projects

Requirements

Essential:

·        Proven experience developing and monitoring project budgets in a structured environment

·        Fluency in written and spoken English and French

·        Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel for budget tracking and analysis

·        Experience using computerised accounting systems for purchase ledger functions

·        Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail

·        Ability to work systematically and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines

·        Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills

·        Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver who finds solutions independently

Desirable:

·        Experience processing invoices and payments to overseas suppliers in foreign currencies

·        Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting professional (CCAB or equivalent)

·        Previous experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector, ideally an NGO

Benefits

·        30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays

·        Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution (2% minimum employee contribution required)

·        Employee assistance programme offering confidential support and wellbeing resources

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home

Alongside this generous package, you'll join a values-driven organisation where integrity and impact matter. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team committed to ending modern slavery, working in an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and actively supports professional development.

How to Apply

Please send your CV for further consideration.

Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP – with interviews likely week commencing 6th April 2026