Finance Officer

The Company

Our client, a leading global Charity thats on a mission to tackle the aftermath of conflict in over 30 countries. With a dynamic team of over 12,500 dedicated individuals, they work tirelessly to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war that continue to threaten lives long after the fighting stops. Their goal? To make land safe, support those affected by conflict, and build resilient, thriving communities. Theyve been growing fast, and with the strong financial backing and incredible partnerships, they are ready to make an even bigger impact.

Your Next Adventure:

Were on the hunt for a passionate Finance Officer to join our clients Finance team at HQ in Dumfriesshire. This role is perfect for someone whos eager to dive into financial management, ensure compliance, and support the global grants and donors. If youre a problem-solver with a knack for numbers, this could be your dream job!

What Youll Do:

• Crunch Numbers Like a Pro: Help produce timely financial reports and fund requests for our global donors.
• Budget Wizardry: Assist in developing donor budgets using our cutting-edge financial planning system (Adaptive Insights).
• Optimise Processes: Play a key role in developing tools and systems to streamline budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor & Report: Keep a close eye on grant and contract finances, working with the team to forecast and report on project costs.
• Ensure Compliance: Help us stay compliant with regulations, from overseas statutory requirements to donor standards, through audits and reviews.
• Support Audits: Prepare documentation and liaise with auditors to ensure everything is in top shape.

Why Youll Love It:

• Live Our Values: Work in line with our core values and mission, making a real difference in the world.
• Be a Team Player: Contribute to our business plan objectives and stay updated on our activities.
• Travel (a Little): Enjoy up to 3 short trips a year to our global programs.
• Stay Safe: Follow our Health and Safety Procedures, including Risk and COSHH Assessments.

What were Looking For:

• Finance Savvy: At least 2 years of experience in a finance role.
• Excel Skills: Youre comfortable with Excel and can create pivot tables, use VLookup, SUMIF, and more.
• Great Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ready to Travel: A willingness to visit our programs and make a global impact.

Perks and Benefits:

• Salary: up to £30,000 dependant on skills and experience
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week.
• Vacation Time: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays to recharge and explore.
• Pension Plan: Well match up to 5% of your contributions.
• Health Coverage: Private Medical Insurance for peace of mind.
• Life Assurance: Non-Contributory Life Assurance.
• Well-being: Access to occupational health services.
• See the Work you support: Opportunity to travel oversees
• Join our Mission to Make a Difference! ??