[Hiring] Finance Business Partner @Meliore Foundation (FUP)

Role Description

The Meliore Foundation is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to serve as a trusted strategic partner to CommsHub, a philanthropic fund operating as a part of Meliore’s programme portfolio.

This is a mid-senior role within the finance business partnering function, bringing expertise in financial planning and analysis and actively building the finance capability across a global organisation.

This is a substantive role for a finance professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight for non-finance audiences. You will work closely with the Finance Director, and senior programme leadership, and will act as a trusted expert and go-to resource for finance colleagues and budget holders.

How you'll contribute

• Financial planning & analysis:
  • Lead the delivery of variance analysis, rolling forecasts, and the annual financial planning process.
  • Monitor and analyse cash flow of CommsHub, maintaining up-to-date forecasts and flagging liquidity risks.
  • Produce in-depth financial analysis and commentary to support decision-making by the Senior Management Team, Global Leadership Team, and key funders.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, funding gap analysis, and programme-level investment decisions.
  • Provide guidance on the allocation of costs between direct and indirect budget lines.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Meliore's Beyond Budgeting approach.
• Business partnering:
  • Act as the primary finance business partner for CommsHub, building strong, trusted relationships.
  • Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities within CommsHub and propose mitigating actions.
  • Support CommsHub budget holders to understand and effectively manage their financial responsibilities.
  • Lead the design and delivery of finance training for CommsHub budget holders.
• Grants & compliance:
  • Lead the preparation of budgets for funding proposals.
  • Lead reviews of grant budgets and financial reports from grantees.
  • Oversee financial due diligence on new and existing grantees, consultants, and service providers.
  • Support month-end closure processes, including the review and approval of funding source allocations.
• Team leadership & capability:
  • Contribute to the development of finance policies, processes, systems and toolkits.
  • Represent the Finance team in cross-functional working groups.
  • Other responsibilities as agreed with the line manager.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant finance experience, including substantive FP&A and business partnering responsibilities.
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce clear, well-structured financial analysis and management reporting.
• Demonstrable experience working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation.
• Experience reviewing or managing grant finances, including budget preparation, donor reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets; experience with NetSuite, and/or SmartSimple is a strong advantage.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues.
• A collaborative, trust-based working style in line with Meliore's organisational values.
• A commitment to inclusive and equitable approaches to tackling climate change.

Benefits

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature.
• Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full time position with an employment contract.