Role Description We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join us on a fractional basis, to lead on end to end financial management of our growing UK based non-profit. The Finance Director will provide both high-level strategic vision and leadership, as well as day-to-day management of our internal finance function and reports to the Director of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional seeking a flexible, high-impact role within a growing organisation doing meaningful work at scale. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Financial Leadership - Lead the development and maintenance of multi-year financial forecasts and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making. - Implement and manage upgraded financial management systems, based on current and future-trajectory financial needs. - Advise the Operations and Executive Directors and board on financial strategy, risk, and sustainability. - Develop and implement financial policies and procedures appropriate to the organisation's scale and complexity. - Present clear, timely financial information to the leadership team (and at times to the Board of Directors) to support governance and operational decisions. - Financial Reporting and Compliance - Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts. - Lead the annual statutory accounts process in compliance with the Companies Act 2006. - Manage the external audit process and act as the primary point of contact for auditors. - Ensure compliance with all UK tax obligations, including corporation tax, VAT (if applicable), and PAYE/payroll taxes in coordination with payroll providers. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across all funds, grants, and projects. - Grant and Fund Management - Oversee the financial management of a complex multi-funder grant portfolio, including restricted and unrestricted funds. - Develop and review budgets for grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funder requirements. - Prepare donor financial reports and ensure timely, accurate reporting to all funders. - Manage financial due diligence and reporting requirements for sub-grants and partner organisations. - Cash Flow and Treasury - Manage organisational cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational and programmatic obligations. - Support organisation in developing a healthy reserves approach and funds. - Monitor foreign currency exposure and advise on risk mitigation where relevant. - Team Management and Capacity Building - Support the Operations Manager to deliver financial management workstreams and mentor them to develop further financial management skills. - Identify training and development opportunities for the Operations Manager and support progression. - Foster a culture of financial literacy and accountability across the organisation. - Governance and Board Support - Prepare board-level financial reports, including management accounts, budget vs. actuals, and forecast updates. - Ensure the board has the financial information needed to fulfil its legal and fiduciary responsibilities as directors of a UK company limited by guarantee. Qualifications - Significant experience in a senior finance role within the UK non-profit sector, including experience with companies limited by guarantee. - Strong working knowledge of UK non-profit and CLG financial reporting standards. - Proven experience managing complex, multi-funder grant portfolios, including restricted funds and pass-through grants. - Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to boards and non-financial audiences. - Demonstrated ability to develop multi-year financial forecasts and scenario models. - Experience managing or mentoring junior finance or operations staff. - High level of personal integrity and commitment to financial transparency and accountability. - Alignment with our mission and ready to think outside the box on how we advance climate policy progress. Requirements - Must live in and work from a +/- 3 hours to GMT timezone. - Contract type: Fixed-term, 12 months (with possibility of extension subject to funding and organisational need). - Maximum daily rate of £700. - Hours: Equivalent of 60% time /// 3 days per week. To Apply Please upload your resume and answer the 3 questions (in lieu of a cover letter). All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is Monday, July 13th, 2026.

• Ensure accurate financial balances by handling electronic file transfers, recording, reconciling, and organizing financial documents, including reconciliation of transitory/suspense accounts (GNRE, Target, Siscomex, Pucomex, Alelo) and the regularization of receipts from customs brokers. • Support internal and external audit processes and requests from government agencies, clients, and suppliers by organizing files, issuing supporting documents and reports, including handling tickets in Qualitor (supporting documents, payments, and Concur). • Help meet financial and accounting close deadlines by posting transactions in the system, such as invoices (Accesstage and Serasa), and regularizing advances to customs brokers. • Maintain and update supplier/vendor records, including making adjustments in the PrePag system and updating contact information. • Communicate with clients and suppliers via email and Microsoft Teams, ensuring prompt and effective responses.

• Support the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process • Prepare monthly financial reporting, including commentary and recommendations for the leadership team • Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual results to budget/forecast, identifying drivers of performance, and recommending corrective actions • Coordinate with accounting to ensure accuracy of financial information • Partner with business leaders on activities related to the FP&A team • Review results and provide decision-support insights for investments or cost-savings initiatives • Identify and report on key metrics to ensure accountability across the company, including metrics for Quarterly Board Reporting • Collaborate with HR on the requisition process to ensure personnel headcount and costs are managed effectively • Build strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication • Partner with Sales to build financial models and review pricing for new business and renewals • Review quarterly SLA and Bad Debt reserves • Assist with detailed cash flow and balance sheet projections, supporting the treasury team as needed • Support senior finance leadership (Finance Manager/Director, VP of Finance, CFO, and executive team) on key financial decisions • Leverage approved AI tools to enhance efficiency in financial reporting, analysis, and documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.

• Responsible for developing new relationships with manufacturer (OEM), dealer/vendor and customer prospects, by pursuing opportunities, and maintaining existing prospect relationships in the agriculture business unit. • Network and engage with prospects to build a book of business, asking for referrals to establish relationships and contacting prospects on a regular basis by phone, emails, texts, and occasional visits. • Develop business within the agriculture business unit by becoming knowledgeable of customer base, prospects, equipment types, credit quality, and financing structures within this industry. • Promote customized payments for prospects to earn and maintain their relationship. • Ability to conduct presentations to prospects to introduce our services and program offerings. • Demonstrate excellent sales skills and ability to cross-sell Stearns Bank products. • Grow & develop selling skills by staying up to date on industry trends and proactively pursue relevant training and professional development opportunities. • Coordinate the activities involved in setting up new lease/sales contracts such as entering a customer application, sending out legal finance documents, requesting vital documents, and calculating payment options for the customer. • Monitor the customer transaction from start to finish as it flows from department to department. • Responsible for making sure the transaction closes in a timely manner and meets customer and vendor expectations. • Demonstrate excellent time management skills and accurate documentation of daily activities in Salesforce. • Attends and gives updates to weekly team meetings and monthly sales meetings. • Maintain a good working relationship with all employee owners and demonstrate collaboration and teamwork. • Maintain a proven understanding of the software programs associated with daily activities such as T-Value, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office programs. • Develop and strive to attain personal sales goals and KPIs. • Supports the training and development of new department personnel. • Loss prevention and security as applicable for this position. • Perform related work as required. • Maintain a solid understanding of all legal and regulatory compliance issues as they pertain to this position. • Complete compliance training and sales training as the need arises. • Light travel is expected, requiring overnight stay.