Finance Director

Malaria Consortium; London; On-site; GBP 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaria Consortium seeks a Finance Director to oversee financial strategy and operations in London. This impactful leadership role demands a qualified finance professional with a strong track record in global finance, ensuring the organization's financial health and strategic growth. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and the Board, contributing to meaningful health outcomes across Africa and Asia.

Qualifications

• Experience at CFO or equivalent level in international organizations.
• Commercially astute and analytically rigorous.
• Ability to lead and modernize finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global finance team and develop financial policies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and financial control.
• Collaborate effectively with CEO and Board on financial strategy.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Fully qualified member of a UK-recognised accounting body

Job description

Saving lives and improving health in Africa and Asia

Malaria Consortium is a globally recognised leader in the fight against malaria and other preventable infectious diseases. With two decades of proven impact, we deliver evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes and save lives in some of the world’s most underserved communities. Our operations span 15 countries across Africa and Asia, where we work in close partnership with governments, communities, and global health actors.

Through our distinct integrated approach - bringing together research, innovation, and large-scale implementation, we influence policy and practice and strengthen health systems.

We are now looking for an experienced individual who shares our passion for health equity and has a track record of leading high-performing finance teams across global organisations. This is a unique and impactful leadership role, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Global Management Group and the Board of Trustees (particularly the Treasurer and members of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee), to shape the financial strategy, safeguard financial health, and ensure stability to enable Malaria Consortium to deliver on its critical mission.

The Finance Director will combine both strategic vision and hands-on oversight, leading the global finance team in developing and implementing financial policies across the organisation, from planning and budgeting to regulatory compliance and financial control.

Our ideal Finance Director is a highly experienced and strategic finance leader, with a strong track record at CFO or equivalent level within complex, international organisations. The successful candidate will bring the credibility to act as a trusted partner to the CEO, while engaging effectively with the Board and senior stakeholders.A fully qualified member of a UK-recognised accounting body, you will be commercially astute and analytically rigorous, and committed to building and leading a high-performing finance team, modernising systems, and delivering timely, meaningful insights to support decision-making across the organisation.

With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will bring clarity, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity, able to operate confidently and collaboratively across diverse contexts and geographies. Above all, you will be closely aligned with our organisational values of accountability, integrity, respect and equity, and will understand finance as a strategic enabler, playing a central role in shaping Malaria Consortium’s future growth and impact.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification here. The deadline for applications is 9am BST Monday 18^th August.

The role is based in London, United Kingdom and the Salary is £101,248

Candidates will need right to work in the UK.

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. A shortlist of candidates will be invited forward to interview with Malaria Consortium in early September.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

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