Finance Manager

 Job title:                    Finance Manager

Salary:                        £40,870 per annum

Location:                    London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours:         35 hours per week, full time

Fairtrade Foundation is recruiting for a Finance Manager, the successful candidate will support the Finance & Analysis Lead & Head of Finance and Business Intelligence in providing effective financial management to the Foundation in line with all statutory requirements and best practices. This role involves managing specific areas of responsibility within the Finance team and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You will also play a vital role in working closely with non-financial managers and supporting them in financial decision-making.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and enjoy getting into the detail, this is the role for you. Experience with VAT returns in the charity sector and finance-related project management skills are an advantage, though not essential. You’ll need to be an experienced finance professional with a relevant qualification (degree, CCAB/CIMA, or equivalent) or equivalent experience.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: Thursday, 27th February (10am)

Interviews will take place via Teams on the 3rd March 2025, if you can’t make this date please inform us at application stage.

Second Round Interviews, if required, will take place via Teams on the 5th March 2025.

Contract: Permanent