Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance & Operations Manager • UK

Company: Climate Catalyst

UK

Location: Remote UKClosing Date: November 13th, 2025 (12PM GMT)Work summaryFull time - 5 days per weekThe candidate must understand and have familiarity with US 501(c)3 finances and reporting requirements.About the RoleClimate Catalyst is dedicated to galvanising the collective power of business, investors and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. Our vision is a just, prosperous world in which global warming is limited to 1.5C. We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager, to join our People + Operations team. This role is a full time position and reports to the Director of People + Operations. This is a mission critical role that helps us build seamless, smart, and compliant operations for our organisation. The overall remit of this role is to:Support on key aspects of financial management across budget development and forecasting, monthly reporting, and managing our external finance partners.Managing domestic and international payroll via our employment partners, and managing vendors and contracting. Support on general operations across systems and software administration, and compliance practices.Financial Management + ForecastingSupport work on annual and multi-year budget forecasts, based on programming needs and organizational trajectory Develop and maintain budget forecasting tools for departments to manage their annual budgets, to help inform strategic decision-makingManage organization’s cash flow to ensure financial stability across restricted and unrestricted fundingAllocate staff, program, and operational costs to appropriate grants and work with finance partners to create budget systems to assign and track that spendOversee work of our external bookkeeping and accounting partner–Jitasa–and serve as their main point personDevelop cost types and appropriate coding for all expenses, and manage correct use of themEnsure all expense policies and internal controls are in line with best practices, up to date, clear and accessible to staff, and consistently referencedPayroll + Vendor PaymentOversee and execute payroll cycles for all employees and contractors, through our domestic and international PEO, and vendor management platformOversee relevant local and state taxes and reporting, in line with US PEO requirementsResponsible for payroll administration such as new hire documentation and processing standard payroll on a monthly basis and any payroll changesManage contracting process, liaising with outside legal counsel when requiredGet vendors, contractors and new contracts set up in our contract management systemRun due diligence processes in accordance with our due diligence policyEnsure and execute reimbursements for all employees in line with expense policiesPrepare and issue any relevant tax documents for vendors and contractorsFunder Engagement + ReportingWork with the fundraising team to develop programme budgets for proposals Manage financial reporting requirements during and at the end of each grant cycleReview draft donor agreements prior to legal, and set up grants in Climate Catalyst systems to allocate staff time and expenses accordinglyAnnual Reporting + ComplianceSupport the Board Treasurer, CEO, and Jitasa in coordination of annual reporting to relevant authorities Support annual audit preparation by serving as the internal coordinator for all requirements and documents as requested by auditorsBusiness Operations + Additional SupportManage all software and team systems, including access, permissions, and renewalsEnsure all systems and data are managed in compliance with GDPR and other data protection legislationEnsure team data protection policies are up to date, relevant and adhered toServe as the main point of contact to Climate Catalyst’s insurance broker and manage insurance policies – ensuring all policies are clearly accessible and paid in a timely fashion.Fill out and maintain all relevant lobbying documentation for the US, Europe, and any other relevant jurisdictionsEnsure that all policies, trademarking, and terms of service are up to date on our websiteSupport in material development for Board budget presentationsManage existing technology and equipment inventory and procure new equipment for all new hires and support in onboarding and offboarding as requiredIdentify and implement systems and process improvements to enhance operational efficiencyRequirementsWhat You Would BringStrong budgeting, expense management, forecasting and financial planning & reporting skills Experience in vendor and contract management as well as efficiency improvements An understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements including but not limited to tax regulations and contract and legal risk management Proficiency in managing financial and operational softwareHow You WorkAbility to manage work streams independentlyCross-functional collaboration across various departments Clear and precise communication Ability to navigate organizational change Eager to collaborate and solve challengesTeam player and true champion of your colleaguesApplicationsTo apply, please upload a brief cover letter outlining interest in the role and your CV to this application page. The deadline for applications is November 13th, 2025. We are keen to fill this position soon and will start reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may begin interviewing before the application deadline. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.We value authenticity! Please prepare your application and interview responses yourself, without using AI tools.BenefitsCompensation + BenefitsThe starting salary for this role is £53,900Benefits include: health insurance, stipends for wellness and phone/Wi-Fi, professional development fund, co-working space coverage, generous pension contribution and more. For more information about working with us at Climate Catalyst, visit our website at https://climatecatalyst.org/get-involved/work-with-us/.Diversity at Climate Catalyst Climate Catalyst aims to design inclusive strategies to meet our objectives. We recognise that the only way to deliver on that is to build a diverse team made up of people with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage people from historically marginalised and currently under-represented groups in the climate movement, to apply to work with us.Equal Employment OpportunitiesClimate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination against all qualified applicants and employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.