Director of Finance & Operations #926

Accounting for International Development; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations in London. This role involves leading the international finance function and serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, with hands-on responsibilities in budgeting, compliance, and operational oversight. Candidates should possess strong accounting qualifications and experience in complex financial environments. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance twice a week.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in an international organization with complex operations.
• Experience in financial compliance, audit preparation, and financial planning.
• Demonstrable knowledge of charity and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead international finance function and prepare annual accounts.
• Support in the development of financial strategies and planning processes.
• Oversee operations including inventory, procurement, IT, HR, and facilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial accounting

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA)

Job description

Director of Finance & Operations #926

£70,000 - £75,000

Hybrid, London UK

Permanent

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.

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