Grant Finance Officer - French speaking

Grant Finance Officer - French speaking

Location: Vauxhall, London (minimum of 1 day per week in the office)
Contract Type: Contract approx. 6 months with possible renewal
Salary: £34,620 - £35,795 (pro rata)

Support international grant-funded programmes across West Africa, managing budgets and financial reporting for partner organisations

Work with experienced finance teams to develop processes, maintain accurate budget tracking, and prepare donor reports

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6% pension contributions and employee assistance programme

Grow your finance career in a mission-driven charity sector organisation committed to meaningful impact

Flexible working with hybrid arrangements - just 1 day per week in London office

Our client is a leading international human rights charity with over 180 years' experience tackling modern slavery globally. They're seeking a Grant Finance Officer to join their team in London, supporting their vital work across West Africa. If you have experience managing project budgets, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and French, this role offers the chance to combine financial expertise with purposeful work in the charity sector.

Company Overview

Our client is the world's oldest human rights organisation dedicated to ending modern slavery everywhere. Working with survivors, partner organisations, responsible businesses and governments, they challenge the systems that enable slavery to exist - including human trafficking, child slavery and forced labour. The organisation is built on values of integrity, transparency and accountability, with a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and abuse. They actively welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Position Overview

As Grant Finance Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the financial management of grant-funded programmes across West Africa. You'll work closely with programme teams and international partners to ensure budgets are accurate, finances are properly tracked, and donors receive timely, compliant reports. Your work directly enables the organisation to deliver its mission effectively, ensuring funds are managed with integrity and used to maximum impact in the fight against modern slavery.

Responsibilities

Liaise with programme coordinators and West African partners to establish, review and monitor budget forecasts throughout project lifecycles

Receive, review and verify monthly financial reports from partners, checking accuracy and identifying discrepancies

Collect and review supporting evidence for all expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements

Support partners in maintaining accurate project budgets and resolving budget-related queries

Review quarterly financial forecasts and assist in preparing comprehensive finance reports for donors

Prepare grant modification requests when budget changes are needed, liaising with donors as required

Maintain and update budget trackers, working alongside the Grant Finance Coordinator

Develop final financial reports at project completion and support annual audit processes

Support the development of partner budgets and budget narratives for new funding applications

Create and maintain budget and reporting spreadsheets for newly funded projects

Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience developing and monitoring project budgets in a structured environment

Fluency in written and spoken English and French

Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel for budget tracking and analysis

Experience using computerised accounting systems for purchase ledger functions

Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail

Ability to work systematically and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines

Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills

Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver who finds solutions independently

Desirable:

Experience processing invoices and payments to overseas suppliers in foreign currencies

Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting professional (CCAB or equivalent)

Previous experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector, ideally an NGO

Benefits

30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution (2% minimum employee contribution required)

Employee assistance programme offering confidential support and wellbeing resources

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home

Alongside this generous package, you'll join a values-driven organisation where integrity and impact matter. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team committed to ending modern slavery, working in an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and actively supports professional development.

How to Apply

Please send your CV for further consideration.

Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP with interviews likely week commencing 6th April 2026