Director of Finance

Women for Women International; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations across UK, Germany, and US offices. This senior role involves strategic oversight, compliance, and team leadership, requiring a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong understanding of financial regulations. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing the organization's commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and ideally US GAAP.
• Experience in statutory accounts, consolidations, audits, and board reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic financial oversight and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates closely with Managing Directors and relevant boards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Job description

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Director of Finance -Supporter Country Offices (US, UK, DE)

Background

Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.

In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.

They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the Finance team as Director of Finance – Supporter Country Offices (UK, Germany, US). This is a senior leadership position within the Global Support Center Operations team, responsible for strategic financial oversight, operational efficiency, risk management, and legal compliance across the Supporter Country Offices.

The role will be reporting to the Senior Global Director of Finance and collaborating closely with the Managing Directors and relevant boards in the UK, Germany and US. This role ensures alignment of operational practices with organizational strategies, promoting cohesion and sustainability.

This role would suit someone with the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with deep knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and ideally US GAAP and HGB (Germany); familiarity with UK Charity SORP a plus.

• Proven experience in statutory accounts, consolidations, audits, and board reporting, with the ability to translate financials into strategic insight for senior stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of UK Companies Act, board governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, including experience acting as Company Secretary.

• Skilled at cross-functional and matrix management, including oversight of UK and Germany finance teams and collaboration with US-based functions.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop teams, mentor talent, and influence across international settings.

• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong problem-solving abilities, a capacity to handle unpredictable workloads, and a focus on meeting deadlines under pressure.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

To learn more about the power of women for women, please go to our website or social media pages.

To apply please complete an online application form on Pinpoint

Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th May 2025, Midnight

1st Interview will be on Thursday 15th May 2025 and will be in person at our Head office London

2nd Interviewwill be on Tuesday 20th May 2025 and will be in person at our Head office London

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Posted on: 09 May 2025

Closed date: 11 May 2025 at 00:00

Job ref: Director of Finance - (US, UK, DE)

Tags: Finance, Accounting

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