Finance Manager

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD); United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Civil Service pension 28.97%

Job summary

Westminster Foundation for Democracy is seeking a Finance Manager to deliver financial and compliance services, enabling high-quality programme delivery across the countries we work in. The role sits within a team supporting programmes and operations through robust financial controls and effective reporting.

You will lead finance operations, controls and systems improvement, including overseeing payables/receivables, treasury, payroll, and oversight of audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
• Experience overseeing a finance function (payables, receivables, cash, banking).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end & audit support.
• International payments and/or finance operations supporting international activity.
• Experience using financial accounting systems (such as Business Central).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Manage treasury, banking and payroll processes.
• Ensure robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations.
• Drive efficiency, accuracy and continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure strong financial controls and reporting.
• Support audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee fraud prevention measures and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Act as the lead for the organisation's finance system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Champion system enhancements and finance process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Audit collaboration

International payments

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a Finance Manager to deliver financial and compliance services, enabling the organisation to successfully deliver of high-quality programmes across the countries in which we work.

Job description

Our finance colleagues are located across WFD’s regional and country offices, supporting programmes and operations in roles ranging from Finance Officers and Finance Managers to Finance Business Partners and Strategic Finance Heads.

The team brings together a wealth of experience, expertise and perspectives, to create a dynamic and highly capable finance service. This is reflected in our Global Finance Recognition Scheme, which celebrates colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles, recognising outstanding contributions, exceptional collaboration and achievements that make a lasting impact across WFD.

Working with the Head of Strategic Finance and managing two Finance Officers the Finance Manager will provide leadership across three key areas:

Finance Operations

• Lead and oversee accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Manage treasury, banking and payroll processes.
• Ensure robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations.
• Drive efficiency, accuracy and continuous improvement across finance operations.

Controls, Compliance and Safeguarding

• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure strong financial controls and reporting.
• Support audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee fraud prevention measures and compliance with relevant regulations.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Act as the lead for the organisation's finance system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Champion system enhancements and finance process improvements.
• Support colleagues in the effective use of finance systems and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and management information.

Person specification

We are looking for someone with a Finance Operational Manager or Finance Manager background.

It is essential you have the following.

• Qualified or part-qualified - ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent. Or proven experience in financial accounting and operational finance management.
• Experience overseeing a finance function, including payables, receivables, cash, banking, and key financial controls.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, statutory compliance, and audit support.
• International payments and/or finance operations supporting international activity experience.
• Experience using financial accounting systems (such as Business Central),
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proven experience managing, developing, and leading staff.
• Risk identification and control management experience.
• Ability to collaborate with auditors and colleagues.
• Effective judgement, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting non-finance colleagues.
• Organised and solutions-focused approach to working.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £47,600, Westminster Foundation for Democracy contributes £13,789 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%