Working as a Finance Coordinator for an organisation that supports farmers and landowners to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable land use offers a unique blend of structure, autonomy, and purpose.
My role, while rooted in financial processes and accuracy, is deeply connected to a wider mission—to support those working on the frontline of environmental change.
My typical day begins around 8am, working remotely from home. I start by completing daily bank reconciliations and reviewing staff expense claims. This early morning routine provides a quiet, focused window to clear key financial tasks. Once that’s complete, I turn to updating project boards and project invoicing. These tools are vital for keeping track of financial workflows across the diverse range of projects we support.
As the day progresses, I move into deeper, more focused work. Afternoons are usually dedicated to preparing detailed project claims, compiling reports, and other financial work. These claims are crucial—they help secure funding and maintain compliance with project requirements, especially around mid-month when many of these claims are processed in batches. I also carry out credit control twice a month and prepare a monthly project invoicing report at the start of each month, so no two weeks ever look quite the same.
My role involves regular communication and collaboration. I meet weekly with my manager, the COO, and every fortnight with Rachel, our Operations Administrator, and Becky, our Business Development & Technical Director. These meetings ensure we’re aligned on project needs, timelines, and workflows. I also make myself available to other staff who may have finance-related queries, which helps build trust and keeps things running smoothly. Though most of my work is internal, I do have monthly contact with external organisations around project claims and invoice payments.
What I enjoy most is the team I work with. There’s a strong sense of shared purpose—everyone genuinely cares about our environment and the work we’re doing to support sustainable land management. That enthusiasm is infectious and makes it easy to stay motivated. I look forward to starting work at the start of each week! I also appreciate the autonomy in my role. I have the freedom to improve systems and processes, and it’s rewarding to know my work is helping make things more efficient and accurate.
My work-life balance is healthy. My hours are flexible, which helps manage the ebb and flow of deadlines and busy periods. While I can disconnect at the end of the day, I’m also happy to put in extra time and effort when needed to meet critical deadlines. Working remotely enables me to enjoy life outside of work.
Being a part of this growing organisation—one that’s making a tangible difference to how we care for our land and resources—is not just fulfilling, it’s inspiring. Every day feels like a small but important step toward something bigger.
I’m honoured to be part of the Farm Carbon Toolkit team and I am excited about the future.
