Head of Finance

International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization based in London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its financial management, governance, and sustainability efforts. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in a complex charity or international setting. The successful candidate will support strategic decision-making and lead a small finance team, focusing on continuous improvement while contributing to meaningful global health initiatives. Closing date for applications is February 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a complex charity or international environment.
• Strong technical expertise combined with strategic insight.
• Ability to balance detailed operational delivery with high-level business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, governance, and sustainability.
• Act as a business partner to Senior Leadership and Trustees.
• Drive continuous improvement within the finance team.

Skills

Financial management

Governance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Head of Finance - International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

Salary : c. £68,000

Location : London (hybrid – minimum two days in the office)

Contract : Full-time, permanent

The International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is seeking an experienced and values-driven Head of Finance to join us at a pivotal point in our organisational development.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is a senior, hands‑on leadership role with overall responsibility for FIGO’s financial management, governance and sustainability. You will act as a trusted business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and programme colleagues, supporting informed decision‑making and the effective delivery of a diverse portfolio of internationally funded projects.

Leading a small finance team, you will oversee management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, audit, and donor and project finance. You will combine strong technical expertise with strategic insight, driving continuous improvement and strengthening financial capability across the organisation.

You will be a qualified accountant with experience operating in a complex charity or international environment, comfortable balancing detailed operational delivery with high‑level business partnering. This role will appeal to someone motivated by using their financial expertise to contribute to meaningful global impact.

FIGO is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, representing professionals in over 139 countries and territories. Headquartered in London, FIGO works in close collaboration with global partners to advance women’s and girls’ health and rights worldwide.

FIGO is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Key dates

• Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026
• Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 16 February 2026 and Week commencing Monday 23 February 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 March 2026

To apply

Please apply via https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/figo-head-finance submitting a CV (maximum three pages) and a supporting statement (maximum two pages).