At a glance

Skills

Bookkeeping
Financial management

Where

Surrey, KT23 3HW

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week

Deadline

05 Sep 2025

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We are seeking a Director with financial expertise to join our Board and lead our financial governance. Directors contribute to the overall direction of the organisation and help ensure we remain financially viable, compliant, and impactful.

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in finance or accounting who is passionate about building a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic input and guidance to support aims of Surrey Climate Commission.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring of financial performance.
Ensure sound financial governance and compliance with statutory requirements.
Support the preparation of annual accounts and reporting to Companies House and HMRC.
Advise on funding strategies, cost control, and risk management.
Work collaboratively with other Directors and the operational team, and liaise with the accountant.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
Strong understanding of financial compliance and reporting, ideally within the non-profit or social enterprise sector.
Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to high-level planning and decision-making.
Integrity, independence, and a commitment to the aims of Surrey Climate Commission.

Desirable:

Experience with CICs, charities, or other non-profit organisations.
Knowledge of funding mechanisms and grant reporting.
Familiarity with financial software (we are moving to Xero).

Time Commitment

Board meetings are generally held monthly, with occasional additional meetings as needed. Meetings are a mixture of in-person and remote. The estimated time commitment is 15-20 hours/month.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please send a CV and a short statement outlining your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about joining Surrey Climate Commission.

What difference will you make?

You will contribute to the overall direction of the organisation and help ensure we remain financially viable, compliant, and impactful. You will help us increase our revenue, and the projects and reach we will therefore have throughout Surrey.

Before you apply

To express your interest, please send a CV and a short statement outlining your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about joining Surrey Climate Commission.

About Surrey Climate Commission

Causes

Environment

Organisation type:

Social enterprise

We work to support, influence and empower community-led action to tackle climate change and the wider environmental challenges we face. We do this by connecting communities and organisations,...

Finance Director