Head of Finance

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

Job summary

A leading global health organization is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join their London office. The successful candidate will manage all financial aspects, drive improvements, and be a trusted partner to leadership. Requirements include being a qualified accountant with experience in complex environments. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of approximately £68,000 and promotes hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management within a complex charity or international environment.
• Proficient in operational delivery and high-level business partnering.
• Strong motivation to use financial expertise for global impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial capability across the organization.

Skills

Financial management

Governance

Budgeting and forecasting

Audit

Donor and project finance

Leadership

Strategic insight

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).