Global Finance Operations Leader for International NGO

RM Recruit Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RM Recruit Limited partners with a West Midlands based international charity to recruit a Global Finance Operations Lead. You will provide strategic leadership across global finance operations, ensuring governance, compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with international NGO experience, able to lead dispersed teams and deliver consolidated reporting for senior leadership. Some international travel is required and the role offers flexible office attendance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with international experience.
• Experience leading international finance teams.
• Experience in NGO/charity or global organisation.
• Strong finance reporting, controls, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead geographically dispersed finance teams.
• Oversee financial management across international country/regional operations.
• Deliver consolidated financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
• Strengthen financial controls, compliance and risk management.
• Develop and coach finance teams across regions.
• Support strategic decision-making with high-quality financial insight.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital finance initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, auditors, donors and programme teams.
• Undertake regular international travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

RM Recruit Limited partners with a West Midlands based international charity to recruit a Global Finance Operations Lead. You will provide strategic leadership across global finance operations, ensuring governance, compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with international NGO experience, able to lead dispersed teams and deliver consolidated reporting for senior leadership. Some international travel is required and the role offers flexible office attendance.