Global Finance Director

Mackie Myers; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working model

Two days in office per week

Pension scheme

Health plan

Life-long learning

Wellbeing support

Descrizione del lavoro

Compassion in World Farming International seeks a Global Finance Director to shape financial strategy for a globally recognised charity advancing animal welfare and sustainable food systems. Reporting to the CEO, you will join the Global Leadership Team to guide budgeting, governance and international financial operations.

The role requires an experienced, qualified finance leader with multi-entity international experience, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and building high-performing

Competenze

• Qualified accountant with international multi-entity experience.
• Proven ability to lead finance in a global charity/NGO setting.
• Strong governance, reporting and risk management capabilities.

Mansioni

• Lead global financial strategy and long-term planning across the organisation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Ensure statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance across international entities.
• Strengthen financial controls, treasury management and risk frameworks.
• Develop and lead a high-performing global finance team.

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Formazione

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

• Global Finance Director
• Circa £100,000 per annum
• Hybrid working

Global Finance Director Summary

An exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's leading animal welfare and sustainable food organisations as their Global Finance Director. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Global Leadership Team, you will shape the financial strategy of a globally recognised movement that is driving change for animals, people and the planet.

This role will suit an experienced, qualified finance leader with international and multi-entity experience who is passionate about using their expertise to support a purpose-driven organisation with global impact.

Our Client

Compassion in World Farming International is a globally respected charity working to end factory farming and create a more sustainable food system. For almost 60 years, the organisation has successfully influenced governments, businesses and policymakers worldwide, improving the lives of millions of animals while helping to build a better future for people and the planet.

The Role

As Global Finance Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation's global finance function, ensuring financial sustainability and supporting ambitious international growth and impact.

• Lead the global financial strategy and long-term planning
• Partner with the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
• Oversee financial governance, compliance and risk management
• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team

Main Duties

You will play a critical role in helping Compassion achieve its mission through effective financial leadership and organisational stewardship.

• Develop financial plans and modelling to support strategic decision-making
• Lead statutory reporting, audit, tax and regulatory compliance across international entities
• Strengthen financial controls, treasury management and risk frameworks
• Drive finance systems, process improvement and automation initiatives
• Build strong relationships with Trustees, Boards and senior stakeholders

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional with proven experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex international organisation.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience leading finance within a multi-entity organisation
• Strong understanding of governance, statutory reporting and audit requirements
• Experience within the charity, NGO or international development sector would be highly advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and Boards
• Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement and excellent communication skills

What's on Offer?

• Circa £100,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working model with two days per week in the Godalming office
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation delivering meaningful change
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan and 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Premium Calm App subscription
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• An inclusive, values-led culture where your work contributes directly to improving animal welfare and creating more sustainable food systems worldwide

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success.

That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported.

We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.