Programme Finance Officer, Americas & Caribbean

Fauna & Flora International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global conservation organization is seeking a Programme Finance Officer based in Cambridge. This role involves supporting financial management for the Americas & Caribbean Programme by providing exemplary administrative support and enhancing budgetary controls. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis and budgeting skills, be fluent in both English and Spanish, and thrive in a dynamic work environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Attractive annual leave allowance

Life insurance

Salary exchange schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance and administration role.
• Excellent budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Americas & Caribbean Programme.
• Ensure effectiveness of financial management and reporting.
• Assist in managing and reporting against programme and project budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Job description

• Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
• Salary: £32,515 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Finance Officer to provide administrative support to the Americas & Caribbean Programme (A&C), and to ensure the timeliness, quality and effectiveness of its financial management, assisting the Americas & Caribbean team to produce, manage and report against programme and project budgets and to strengthen fundraising and administration of projects.

You will have proven experience in a similar finance and administration role. Your excellent budgeting and financial analysis skills will enable you to support Programme Managers and the Finance Business Partner in solving finance problems and ensuring up to date and accurate financial reports. You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills and be a strong team player. You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build positive organisational relationships. Fluency in English and Spanish are essential.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes, including Cycle to Work Scheme.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.