Director Of Finance (Remote) - #2123208

Director of Finance

Up to £130k | Permanent | Fully Remote

Lead finance for a global climate organisation backed by major philanthropic funders.

We're partnering with a pioneering climate organisation managing significant philanthropic funding to support climate action globally. With multi-million-pound, multi-year relationships with leading international foundations, this is a Director of Finance role where philanthropic funding experience is essential.

Having recently transitioned to a UK charity after being physically hosted overseas for a number of years, the organisation is now at an exciting point of development. Finance needs to evolve with it, and this role will have a genuine opportunity to shape that future.

Why you'll want this role:

• Be at the heart of global climate funding – work directly alongside the Executive Team and major philanthropic funders, influencing how millions of pounds are secured, managed and deployed globally.
• Build the finance function for its next chapter – you won't be inheriting a finished operation. You'll have the freedom to assess what exists, challenge the status quo and define what great looks like.
• Have real strategic influence – work closely with the COO, Executive Team, Board and Finance & Audit Risk Committee, turning financial information into insight that shapes organisational decisions.
• Deliver visible transformation – introduce better systems, reporting and processes, including the implementation of Sage Intacct, and see the impact of your work quickly.

What you'll do:

• Shape financial strategy – lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and longer-term financial sustainability across a complex global grant-making organisation.
• Strengthen funder confidence – provide financial leadership across major funding relationships, from proposals and negotiations through to reporting, renewals and assurance.
• Transform finance – take a largely manual reporting environment and build a more automated, insightful and Board-ready function.
• Build the team and operating model – provide direction to a small finance team and determine what the right finance structure should look like for the future.
• Strengthen governance and risk – ensure the organisation has the controls, oversight and assurance needed to manage significant philanthropic funding responsibly.

What you'll bring:

• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit.
• Direct experience working with major philanthropic funders is essential.
• Strong technical finance, governance and risk experience.
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to operate comfortably between strategy and detail.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

You don't need to have held a Finance Director title before — this could be an excellent step up for a strong Head of Finance or number two ready for their first number one role.

Ready to build something with real impact?

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence, major philanthropic relationships and genuine finance transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Fully remote within the UK, with quarterly in-person meetings in London and an annual team retreat.