Finance Manager, UK

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.  

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated, collaborative individual eager to contribute to a dynamic, mission-driven, non-profit organisation in its start-up phase. As Finance Manager, you will assume responsibility for local, daily operational tasks, encompassing payment processing, reconciliations, and month-end reporting. Concurrently, you will provide critical support to the global team, consolidating group accounts and cash flow forecasts across multiple entities. Your strong interpersonal skills will facilitate seamless cross-team collaboration, ensuring alignment between local and global requirements, including the preparation of key reports for philanthropic donors. Furthermore, leveraging your operational expertise, you will spearhead the global development of financial processes and, within your first six months, lead the implementation and rollout of Netsuite.

Responsibilities

• Lead in calculating GEAPP’s direct and NICRA (Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement).
• Financial operations, including purchase ledger, weekly payment runs, remittance advices, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, individual expenses, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end checks for the UK for approval by the UK based Finance Director. 
• Prepare journals, including prepayments, accruals, payroll, etc for approval by UK based Finance Director 
• Consolidate UK group accounts with subsidiaries for month-end and year-end for review.
• Collaborate closely with other GEAPP entity finance teams in the US, Kenya, India, ensuring adherence to group standards and requirements for reporting results to the US. 
• Develop consolidated cash flow forecasts for parent entity drawdowns.
• Lead and project manage the implementation of NetSuite ERP system across the GEAPP group working closely with local finance team, including configuration, maintenance, and customisation aligned with local entity requirements. 
• Assist and lead other team members across the group with internal and external reporting to funders, as needed. 
• Support the annual non-portfolio budget preparation and reporting of actuals vs budget. 
• Prepare UK VAT returns for review prior to submission. 
• Facilitate UK group audits and subsidiary entity audits by working with UK group auditors. 
• In addition to the above you will be required to undertake ad-hoc duties and projects as requested.

Requirements

• Part / Fully Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.  
• Minimum of 5 -7 years of relevant experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, GAAP or FASB). 
• Experience developing financial operations processes.
• Previously led, or part of an implementation team for an accounting systems set up and roll out.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite platform. 
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse large datasets. 
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit processes. 
• Experience with grants management and donor reporting. 
• Desirable: Project Management Certification.
• Desirable: Experience with Xero.

Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Demonstrates the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders, including non-financial audiences, ensuring understanding and informed decision-making.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and thrives in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive working relationships across function.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a meticulous approach to work, ensuring the production of high-quality deliverables with precision and accuracy.
• Resilience and Time Management: Excels under pressure, managing multiple priorities effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining focus and efficiency.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A self – starter who takes initiative to identify areas of improvement and uses an energetic, pragmatic, and creative approach to optimize practice; embodying ‘Start – Up Philosophy.’
• Integrity and Mission Alignment: Upholds a high level of integrity and unwavering commitment to the organization's mission and values, consistently acting in the organization's best interests.

We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all GEAPP employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

 GEAPP LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

GEAPP LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.