Finance Manager (6-month sickness cover, immediate start)

Ember

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Salary

GBP 60,000 - 65,000 yearly

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Nonprofit & NGO

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

July 10, 2026

About the Company

Ember is an independent, not-for-profit energy think tank dedicated to accelerating the global clean energy transition through data-driven insights and policy advocacy.

The organization meticulously gathers, curates, and analyzes data on the power sector and coal mine methane emissions. These findings are then leveraged to inform and improve energy and climate policy worldwide.

Ember's work is visible at https://ember-energy.org/ and on X (formerly Twitter) at @ember_energy.

Job Description

Ember, a globally-focused nonprofit organization, is seeking a Finance Manager to provide crucial support for a 6-month period, covering sickness leave with a possibility for extension.

This role is integral to our finance team, focusing on financial management, reporting, and compliance functions. You will contribute to our mission of advancing the global energy transition.

The position requires a strong understanding of UK accounting standards and nonprofit financial management, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, international setting.

Key responsibilities include overseeing month-end closing, managing payment processes, handling grant reporting and internal allocations, and ensuring robust cash flow management and treasury operations. You will also be responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting departmental budgeting and control.

We are operating under a tight timeline for this position. Applications will close on Tuesday, June 30th, at 3 PM UK time, with shortlisted candidates invited for interviews on July 1st and 2nd.

Required Skills

Financial ReportingGrant ReportingCash Flow ManagementTreasuryComplianceBudgetingUK Accounting StandardsNonprofit Financial ManagementXeroGoogle SheetsAI in Finance

Key Responsibilities

Month-end closing and payment processes
Grant reporting
Internal grant allocation
Cash flow management
Treasury
Compliance with regulatory requirements
Budgeting and budget control
Financial Management: cash flow oversight, managing accounting, payment and treasury functions, ensuring financial accuracy
Reporting: preparing financial statements, management reports, grant reports, and compliance documents, working with our external bookkeeper
Compliance: ensuring adherence to laws and standards
Collaboration: supporting other departments with team-based budgets and aligning with organisational goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the finance function of at least two different non-profit organisations headquartered in the UK
Experience in financial reporting for grant reporting and internal allocation
Passionate about the climate movement and/or the global energy transition
Fluent in spoken and written English
Experience in using AI for finance (nice to have)
Experience in managing team-based P&L and budgeting process (nice to have)
Experience in Xero (nice to have)
Experience with the Google Suite, especially Google Spreadsheet (nice to have)
Other language skills (especially Asian ones and Spanish) (nice to have)

Benefits & Perks

Salary: £60,000-65,000 FTE p.a. (£5,000-5,500/per month for 100% full time)
Contract: 6-month contract with the possibility to extend
Working hours can be flexible between 60% part-time and full-time (100%)
Nine-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
25 days holiday, plus UK bank holidays, with an additional day per year of service (up to 5)
Generous paid maternity and paternity leave
Flexible working conditions, including part-time work and home working
Access to a local working space can be arranged
Free annual eye tests
Access to a counselling service
Funding and allocated time for training and development
Paid volunteer day
Four paid days off for low carbon travel
Time off to donate blood

How to Apply

Applications close on Tuesday 30 June at 3pm (UK time).

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The global energy transition is rapidly reshaping financial landscapes, demanding agile and expert financial management. This role is crucial for maintaining fiscal integrity and strategic financial planning within a leading nonprofit organization. Key responsibilities include month-end closing, grant reporting, cash flow management, treasury operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position requires a strong grasp of UK accounting standards, nonprofit financial management, and the ability to contribute to organizational growth through robust financial oversight. This role offers a significant impact on ROI by ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial stability, enabling the organization to effectively pursue its mission.