Head of Finance

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

Job summary

A global health organization based in London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial management and governance. The role involves overseeing budgeting, auditing, and financial strategy while working closely with senior leadership. Applicants should be qualified accountants with relevant experience in the charity sector, comfortable in a hands-on leadership role. This position is ideal for someone motivated to use their financial expertise for meaningful global impact. The contract is full-time and permanent, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within a complex charity or international environment.
• Comfort with balancing operational delivery and strategic business partnering.
• Motivated by contributing to global impact and health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead a finance team and manage audit processes.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic insight

Team leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Audit experience

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 2nd February 2026
• Shortlisting: w/c Monday 16th and w/c Monday 23rd February 2026
• Interviews: w/c Monday 9th 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).