Finance Business Partner – Grants
Location: United Kingdom – Hybrid / Remote, occasional travel to the office
Contract: Permanent
Salary: UK £60,000 to £67,500 (depending on experience)
Working pattern: Full‑Time or Part‑Time Pro Rata (4‑5 days per week)
About FILE
The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) is a not‑for‑profit philanthropic organisation working to accelerate legal action on climate change and empower partners through grant‑making and in‑house legal expertise.
The Role
The Finance Business Partner – Grants will strengthen collaboration between Finance and Grants teams, supporting effective financial management of the grants portfolio and translating financial data into actionable insights for Grants teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial partnership to Grants Managers, Portfolio teams and other stakeholders.
- Support best‑practice granting approaches, including foreign exchange, inflation adjustments and cost benchmarking.
- Guide on grant due diligence, budget setup and financial reporting reviews.
- Enable effective decision‑making at executive level by analysing granting and fundraising data.
- Support quarterly grants forecasting and monitor budget envelopes.
- Manage grant fund allocations and budget envelopes to meet donor requirements and restrictions.
- Prepare and support grants‑related financial reporting.
- Present financial information in a clear, user‑friendly way.
- Support the effective use of the Grant Management System (GMS) and financial processes.
- Lead on the financial administration of the GMS and contribute process improvements.
Key Outcomes
- Strong, trust‑based relationships with Grants and Portfolio partners.
- Strong financial control and efficient use of budgets.
- Accurate and timely grant forecasts and budgets.
- High‑quality financial insights and reporting.
- Inform annual funding allocations aligned with organisational budgets and granting plans.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in grant finance management, including donor restrictions and foreign exchange considerations.
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis skills.
- Skilled in management reporting and data analysis, able to present financial information clearly to non‑finance audiences.
- Highly proficient in Excel and financial systems.
- Experienced business partner who translates data into clear, actionable insight for stakeholders up to executive level.
- Clear, confident communication in writing and verbally across teams and cultures.
- Builds effective relationships, influences decisions and maintains strong financial controls.
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities proactively.
- Adaptable under pressure, shifting between workstreams and priorities.
- Applies sound judgement and critical thinking to identify problems early and drive practical solutions.
Location
Based in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands. We are hiring for a single position in either location.
Benefits
Generous annual leave, private healthcare, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, enhanced sick leave, flexible working remotely or abroad, and a matching contribution to a pension scheme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
FILE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity or civil partnership status.
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