Finance Director

£85,000 per annum

Full-time (37.5h) / Permanent

Location - London Office (minimum 3 days per week in Islington Office)

Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape long-term financial strategy in service of bold, global impact. As Finance Director, you will provide clear financial leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the organisation’s financial strength, robust governance, and legal integrity in a complex and fast-moving environment. You will also assume oversight for other functions, including legal, governance and technology systems, representing their needs at a senior level and ensuring we have the right expertise in place to develop our next three-year strategy for the 2028-30 period.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively to steer the organisation, bringing a financial lens that enables, rather than constrains, ambition. You will build strong partnerships across teams and with global stakeholders, ensuring the finance function is seen as a trusted collaborator.

This role goes beyond traditional finance leadership. You will lead on complex organisational priorities, including structural and systems change, while holding a sophisticated and dynamic risk brief suited to an organisation like Greenpeace. You will balance disciplined financial planning with the flexibility needed to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.

Joining an ambitious and values-driven team, you will play a critical role in enabling the organisation to deliver its mission.

Essential Experience & Knowledge :

• Proven experience in strategic financial leadership at a senior level, including financial modelling, scenario planning and strategic planning.

• Deep understanding of non-profit and/or charity financial management, compliance, and governance.

• Experience managing complex organisational risks and legal frameworks.

• Successful track record in leading and motivating staff, including senior direct reports through periods of change.

• Track record of Board-level engagement, including reporting to Boards and working with Audit and Risk Committees.

• Data and analytical fluency, including experience with performance measurement frameworks such as OKRs.

Essential Skills & Attributes :

• Strong financial modelling, scenario planning and long-range forecasting capability.

• Ability to put forward challenging ideas to contribute to the overall direction of the organisation, taking pleasure in creative problem solving.

• A collaborative working style, with strong diplomatic and communication skills.

• Resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• A personal commitment to Greenpeace UK’s mission, values and Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism ambitions and ability to bring them to life in day-to-day work.

Desirable: 

• Experience with oversight of Technology and IT systems.

• Experience of organisational restructure, merger or significant change programmes.

• ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA accreditation.

• Experience operating within international, federated or matrix-managed organisations.

Closing Date: 13th June 2026

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