Clean Air Fund
Finance Business Partner (Location: London, Accra, Nairobi, or Johannesburg)
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Finance Business Partner
Location: London, Accra, Nairobi, or Johannesburg
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership and business partnering across a portfolio of international grants and organisational programmes. Acting as a trusted advisor to portfolio teams, project directors and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure that funding decisions, financial planning and grant delivery are underpinned by robust financial management and insight.
This is a key role within our Finance team, combining strategic business partnering with hands-on oversight of grant and portfolio finances. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis, enabling teams to navigate complex funding environments and make informed decisions.
You will be adept at translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights, building strong relationships across teams and influencing senior stakeholders. You'll bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and be comfortable working across multiple projects, teams and geographies.
This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, improve systems and processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation committed to driving global action on clean air.
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What We’re Looking For
- Experienced Finance Business Partner with grant financial management experience and a solutions-focused approach.
- CCAB accountancy qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Knowledge of Charity SORP or the ability to quickly build expertise in regulated accounting frameworks.
- Experience working in a global organisation and partnering effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Experience overseeing grant financial management, including due diligence, budgeting, reporting and financial reviews.
- Strong judgement, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
- Proficient in using the latest Microsoft 365 tools, comfortable with cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, adaptable to new ways of working, and an excellent understanding of basic cyber security and data protection hygiene.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification, please see the job description.
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Closing date – 26th July 2026
Type of employment – Fixed Term Contract until end of June 2029
Salary – London GBP 57,750; Accra GHS 431,250; Nairobi KES 5,281,250; Johannesburg ZAR 1,062,500
At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
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