Finance Officer - Financial Planning

Home based / Opportunity of hybrid working at Head Office

Business and Research

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

Job Title:
Finance Officer - Financial Planning

Responsible To: Head of Financial Planning

Location: Home based.

Opportunity of hybrid working at Head Office

East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset.

Hours: 37 hours per week ( 1 FTE)

Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Planning you will support the planning, budgeting and monitoring process, ensuring a high standard of accurate reporting. You will work as part of the wider Finance team to provide assistance in other areas including receivables, grant administration, and year-end audit work. Your role will provide crucial capacity and support for the project to replace the finance system and review and implement new processes across Butterfly Conservation.

• Assist with maintenance of key reporting packs including Management accounts, Budgets, and Forecasts.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on Income and Expenditure.
• Assist Grants Officer to monitor and report Income and Expenditure of Grants and Trusts.
• Analyse, monitor and report on Project shortfalls and Chargeable services.
• Assist with monitoring trends for profiling of income for Fundraising reports.
• Assist in providing accurate Branch Management accounts.
• Assist with year-end audit work including the preparation of schedules.
• Working closely with the other Finance Officers to ensure accuracy of finance transactions and posting to be completed in a timely manner.
• Be part of the team implementing a new Finance system and supporting processes.
• Provide support and cover for other team members as required.

• Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse workforce.
• Work in accordance with BC’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Actively participate in on-going professional development activities.

Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.

Online Interviews will be held on 16 September 2026.

Are you a skilled finance professional with a particular interest in planning, budgeting and monitoring? Are you keen to make a real difference in the charity sector?

We have an excellent role for you and are excited to hear how your expertise will help us through a key time in our finance team. We are looking for an individual with an excellent attention to detail who can support the team with analysis, monitoring and reporting our budgets. You’ll be a key part of the team as we implement a new finance system and improved processes across the charity.

We believe our work has never been more important.
Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.
Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

Competitive