Finance and Operations Analyst Salford, North West England, England
Job description
The Community Forest Trust supports the work of England’s Community Forests who are the leading woodland creation network in England and at the forefront of the UK’s climate emergency response.
We are currently recruiting a Finance & Operations Analyst, which will offer a unique opportunity for someone to work across a range of disciplines with support from domain experts and to gain broad and interesting experience.
As Finance & Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial, operational, administrative and project management support to the Community Forest Trust and its subsidiaries.
The role is a dual role incorporating finance and operational duties. Some key responsibilities therefore include:
Finance Work
- To process invoices and sales invoices in accordance with agreed procedures and regulations and to ensure that invoices are forwarded for authorisation in a timely manner.
- Reconcile the bank account monthly and ensure the financial system is up to date
- Actively contribute to supporting the Finance Manager in month end and year end reports and accounts
- Analyse monthly management accounts
- Support the preparation of grant claims, ensuring that adequate records are kept
Operations Work
- Support the CEO, Finance Manager and National Projects and Partnerships Manager with all aspects of their roles.
- Prepare materials for and arrange meetings including the CFT Board Meetings, the Forest Director Meetings and meetings with Defra and other key external stakeholders
- Project manage/oversee project management and communications for England’s Community Forests projects.
To be successful in the role, have previous administration experience and administration skills and be a proficient user Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems.
You must also be an organised and proactive individual with very strong attention to detail and analytical skills, alongside a creative and innovative mindset.
As the role will involve working alongside the Finance Manager and other key stakeholders, the post holder will also require experience of working confidently with stakeholders at both senior and lower levels, with excellent communication skills.
Education to degree level, previous financial data management experience and an ACCA (or similar) qualification are also desirable. On-the-job training will however be provided to assist with financial data collection, management and systems.
In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
- An enhanced pension scheme pension scheme
- In-house training opportunities
The role is for a fixed term of 2-years, with the possibility of extending or being a permanent role in line with appropriate funding.
We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation. We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.
Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter. Please send this to [email protected] along with any request for a full job description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is 21st September 2023 with interviews to take place in late September / early October 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: £27,038.00-£32,445.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salford
Application deadline: 21/09/2023
Reference ID: CFTFOA050923
