Join us as our new Senior Finance Officer and contribute your skills to a cause that is driving systemic change for animals, people, and the planet.
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.
Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Our international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.
Location: CIWF HQ, Godalming, Surrey, UK (Flexible hybrid working, 2x days each week in the office)
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract until March 2026, with possibility of becoming permanent; Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £35,500 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
About The Role:
As our Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of our financial operations at CIWF. Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, you will take ownership of key processes including monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, prepayments and accruals, payroll accounting, and cash balance reporting. You will assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and support the production of year-end financial statements and audit deliverables.
Working closely with the Income and Accounts Payable teams, you’ll ensure financial data is accurately recorded and reported. You will also collaborate with colleagues across departments to respond to budget holder queries, provide insights to aid decision-making, and contribute to the continual improvement of our financial systems and processes.
About You:
To succeed as our Senior Finance Officer, you will need to be part-qualified or fully qualified in a recognised accounting qualification, with strong hands-on experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit preparation. You’ll have an analytical mindset and be confident working with large data sets to extract key insights and support decision-making. You’ll need experience of using Excel, as well as with ERP or accounting systems. You should be comfortable communicating financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and adept at building collaborative relationships across departments. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure will be key to your success in this role.
Why You Should Apply:
At Compassion, you’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team working to transform the global food system for animals, people, and the planet. As Senior Finance Officer, your work will directly support the financial integrity and sustainability of an organisation tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time, ending factory farming.
To Apply:
If you are passionate about animal welfare, and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so don’t delay.
Closing date: 7th June 2025
Interviews (Teams or in person at HQ (Godalming, Surrey) ): Tuesday 27th or Thursday 29th May 2025
Please note there will be a short task as part of the interview process.
No Agencies please.
Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.