Director of Finance & Operations

AFID; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Finance Director to lead their international finance function and serve as a strategic advisor on the senior leadership team. The role encompasses oversight of budgeting, financial compliance, and management of operations, with a hybrid work arrangement. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with senior experience in complex financial environments and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in international organisations.
• Experience in financial accounting, compliance, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of charity & tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the international finance function and annual budgeting processes.
• Provide oversight on tax, treasury, and forex management.
• Support in developing financial strategies and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Business modelling skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Our partner is seeking an evolved Finance Director, who is able to be both hands-on leading an international finance function, as well as a strategic advisor as a member of the senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s international finance function, with operations in the UK and overseas. Responsible for preparation of the annual accounts in the overseas country offices, and consolidated accounts in the UK; and the statutory filings.
• As a strategic advisor and member of the senior leadership team, support in the development of the organisational and financial strategies and the annual and quarterly planning processes; develop cost models, and offer advice on key decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting & forecasting processes, and the preparation of the reporting packs.
• Provide oversight on developing donor budgets on a full cost recovery basis, monitor financial compliance, and meet donor reporting requirements.
• Responsible for managing the tax, treasury and forex affairs of the organisation.
• Provide oversight on the organisation’s operations – covering inventory, procurement, IT, HR and facilities.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with senior level experience working in an international organisation with complex operations and funding sources.
• A balanced leader, willing to be hands-on, leading a diverse finance and operations team, and being a thought partner to the senior leadership team.
• Experienced in leading on all aspects of finance – financial accounting & compliance, audit preparation, budgeting, financial planning & analysis, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience in leading the operations of an international organisation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of charity & tax regulations and compliance.
• Strong analytical & business modelling skills, commercial acumen and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to work with colleagues from finance and non-finance backgrounds, and influence senior leadership team and board.

This role is open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. This role offers hybrid working with the candidate expected to be in the office 2 days/week, more during busy periods