Finance Manager (FTC, 12 months)

About Us Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for climate action. We are carbon market specialists and a go-to partner for every stage of the net zero journey. With over 25 years of industry experience and fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, we have made it our mission to urgently ensure a thriving future for all life on earth. We do this by providing an end-to-end service that delivers high-quality, thoroughly vetted climate projects which reduce carbon emissions, improve health and livelihoods, and enhance biodiversity. Together with our clients and project partners we have been responsible for the reduction or removal of more than 144 million tCO2e. What Sets Us Apart Boundless, urgent ambition. We are accountable, relentless, resilient. Courage to innovate. We are courageous, creative, curious. Integrity without compromise. We are trustworthy, credible, committed. Empowered to serve. We are respectful, inclusive, collaborative.

THE ROLE We're seeking a Finance Manager to lead and manage key financial operations, initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Contract to Cash and Purchase to Pay processes, managing payroll and commission schemes, conducting VAT reviews, and owning all intercompany transactions. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual who can act as a change agent within the finance function. The successful candidate will bring a track record of process improvement and transformation, driving efficiencies and enhancing controls through the optimisation of systems and workflows. Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven team advancing real climate impact. Your work will help enable high-integrity climate solutions by ensuring the financial operations behind them run smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities Contract to Cash Oversee the complete revenue cycle, including contract validation, invoicing and collections. Ensure timely and accurate billing aligned with contractual obligations. Collaborate with the Sales team to streamline contract processes and mitigate risk. Monitor accounts receivable ageing and drive improvements in Days Sales Outstanding. Purchase to Pay Manage vendor onboarding, purchase orders, invoice processing and payment cycles. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls. Work closely with department heads to forecast procurement needs and manage cash outflows. Review and reconcile accounts payable to ensure timely vendor payments and avoid penalties. Payroll and Commission Supervise the monthly payroll process in partnership with HR and external payroll providers. Ensure compliance with tax and labour regulations related to employee compensation. Calculate, validate and process employee commissions according to incentive plans. Provide reporting and analytics on payroll costs and commission structures. VAT Review and Compliance Review VAT returns for accuracy and timely submission. Ensure correct VAT treatment across transactions and maintain alignment with local tax laws. Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure full compliance. Monitor changes in VAT legislation and update internal processes accordingly. Intercompany Transactions Manage intercompany billing, reconciliations and eliminations. Ensure accurate posting and documentation of intercompany transactions. Support group consolidation processes and ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies. Process Improvement and Transformation Identify opportunities to improve and streamline finance processes. Lead and support the implementation of systems upgrades or new tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy. Drive automation, enhance internal controls and ensure scalability of finance operations to support business growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ACCA or ACA qualified or degree in Accounting / Finance. Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar finance or accounting role. Essential Skills Strong knowledge of Contract to Cash and Purchase to Pay processes. Experience with payroll and commission processes, ideally in a multi-country environment. Solid understanding of VAT regulations and intercompany accounting principles. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Proficiency with ERP systems (Salesforce, Business Central and SAP Concur experience a bonus) and advanced Excel skills.

PERKS Hybrid working 25 days paid holiday Enhanced Pension Scheme Green Commute Bike Scheme LinkedIn Learning License & Professional Training Budgets Summer Fridays (start your weekend early if you've finished everything on your to-do list) Working from Abroad (up to 4 weeks a year) Global Volunteering Day Modern, state of the art office in Paddington, London, which is dog friendly and includes showers, a mother's feeding room, a wellness room and barista coffee bar. Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer. Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce, that embraces our differences, and so all aspects of employment including the decision to hire and promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. To support this, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage which means that regardless of who has applied, your characteristics are totally anonymous.

Contact Sarah Barke Senior Manager, Recruitment & Talent Strategy About Climate Impact Partners Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for action on climate. We believe that carbon markets have a critical role to play in delivering action by putting a price on carbon and funding carbon reduction activities to meet our global climate goals. Together with the world’s leading companies and quality project partners we will cut 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to transform the global economy, improve health and livelihoods and restore a thriving planet. We do this by delivering the highest quality carbon financed projects, from which we create carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios. This enables organisations to offset the emissions they can’t reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivise change, and meet their ambitious climate goals. Climate Impact Partners builds on the expertise, integrity, and innovation of two companies that have led the voluntary carbon market – Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare. Fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, our global team continues to pioneer the market’s growth, and set the standards for quality that will maximise its impact.