It is an exciting time to be joining Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) with the organisation growing in its impact to improve infrastructure transparency, advocating for greater openness and integrity in climate finance, and promoting our work on green cities and infrastructure.
EAP is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce poverty.
The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency, participation and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat.
As Senior Finance Manager you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will also lead on the charity’s year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements and liaise directly with the organisation’s external auditors.
You will be an experienced finance professional with at least 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (including at management level) and ideally in a not-for profit organisation. You will possess qualification or part-qualification in AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA with knowledge of UK charity accounting. You will show high levels of initiative, an ability to work with minimum supervision across a varied workload, and possess strong communication skills. Further detail on requirements of this role in the job pack on our website.
Key responsibilities include:
- As a member of the senior management team, you are responsible for the management of the financial systems including producing, maintaining and managing budgets and financial management reports (including management accounts, preparation of annual accounts and other statutory reports)
- Ensure compliance with corporate and charitable law, and ensure that financial systems comply with statutory and other requirements (e.g. SORP)
- General finance management such as ensuring financial management policies and procedures are up to date, assist in the preparation of financial proposals and bids, and other responsibilities that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation.
We are a flexible employer and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with potential candidates. We are an international team and this is a fully remote role (with travel and in-person attendance required at meetings a few times a year likely in London, UK). We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Salary: £45,853 to £55,956 full-time equivalent
Location: Remote working, with in-person team meetings usually held in London several times a year
Contract and hours: Permanent role. 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday. Open to part-time and flexible working arrangements.
To apply: Please email a maximum 2 page CV and 1 page covering letter explaining how you meet the required experience and essential attributes, along with your motivations for the role, to info@engineersagainstpoverty.org by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 19th March.
Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter, or that include a CV longer than 2 pages or covering letter longer than 1 page, will not be considered.