Finance & Governance Manager

Dig Deep (Africa); Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable charity organization in the UK is seeking a Finance & Governance Manager to oversee financial management and governance processes. This is a home-based role requiring management of international finance, ensuring robust governance, and production of financial reports. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a salary range of £40,000-45,000 and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Mentoring and coaching support

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in finance, governance, or a closely related role.
• Experience managing day-to-day financial processes, including payments and procurement.
• Experience producing clear financial reports for senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day international financial management including timely payment of invoices.
• Ensure all statutory returns and governance deadlines are met.
• Develop and produce financial reports for leadership team.

Skills

Financial management

Governance understanding

Reporting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Organisation

Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity securing clean water, safe sanitation & good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - through planning, projects and partnerships.

We are working hand in hand with local communities, businesses and the Kenyan government to serve Bomet’s one million people – half of whom are children. Together, we are determined to ensure every child and their family gain lasting access to clean water, safe sanitation & good hygiene.

Through investing in planning, projects and partnerships, we will make this vision a reality by 2035 - saving lives, keeping children in school, and empowering women and girls.

To find out more, visit www.digdeep.org.uk

Dig Deep Challenges is a wholly owned trading subsidiary of Dig Deep. Dig Deep Challenges exists to design and deliver high-quality challenge events that inspire people to push themselves, raise significant funds, and become long-term supporters of Dig Deep’s mission.

Income generated through the trading arm provides vital unrestricted funding to accelerate progress towards universal access to clean water, safe sanitation and good hygiene in Bomet County. Our flagship challenge is an annual sponsored climb of Kilimanjaro, which we have supported over 2,000 incredible volunteers to take on so far.

Our award-winning team is now made up of 30 Kenyan and British staff & trustees supported by 300+ volunteers.

Our Kenya team is based in our office in the heart of the communities we serve in Bomet County.

Our UK team work from home and are currently distributed across England.

About the Role

The Finance & Governance Manager is a crucial new position, created at a pivotal moment for the charity. Over the last year, our combined turnover has grown by over 50%. Our impact, our partnerships and our responsibilities have grown with it. To sustain this progress well, we now need dedicated leadership across international finance and governance.

The Finance & Governance Manager will play a central role in making this work possible. By ensuring strong financial management, robust governance and clear reporting, you will help ensure every pound & Kenyan shilling is used well and every decision is well-informed.

This role is home-based and open to candidates living in the UK. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and Kenya, with monthly travel for team meetings in the UK and occasional travel to our Kenyan office.

If you care about impact, value rigour, and want your work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Role Summary

Organisation: Dig Deep (Africa)

Role: Finance & Governance Manager

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Key responsibilities:

• International Finance: Day-to-day international financial management of the charity and trading arm, incl. procurement, timely payment of invoices and production of management accounts
• International Governance: ensuring all statutory returns and other critical governance deadlines are met and internal governance procedures are adhered to
• Business Intelligence: developing and producing financial reports for staff leadership team and trustees
• Act as Secretary to the Board: ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation of regular board meetings
• CRM & Data Protection: Maintaining/developing CRM and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations

Salary and benefits

• £40,000-45,000 per annum
• Mentoring, coaching and professional development support available from highly experienced trustee finance & governance committee & staff team
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays)
• Home working with flexible hours

Location

• Home working in UK
• Travel required once per month for team meetings in Sheffield/across Midlands/London (expenses paid)
• Possible travel required to East Africa on exceptional basis (approx. once every 2 years)

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 3 years of experience in finance, governance, or a closely related role
• Experience managing day-to-day financial processes, including payments, procurement and reporting
• Good understanding of governance requirements, statutory returns and board processes
• Experience producing clear financial reports for senior staff and directors
• Experience of managing audits
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence managing systems, records and sensitive data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a home-based role
• Alignment with Dig Deep’s values and commitment to ethical practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with QuickBooks
• Experience of multi-currency accounting
• Experience working in the charity or international development sector
• Experience supporting or acting as secretary to a board or committee
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data protection compliance
• Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions
• Experience supporting a growing organisation through a period of change

How to apply

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. If you think you could be a valuable asset to Dig Deep but are unsure about your suitability, or have any other questions, please contact us on [e-mail].

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and CV (max two sides) via the form below before 17.00 on Wednesday 4th March 2026

First round Zoom interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 16th March 2026

Second round in-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 23rd March 2026