Finance Manager - Flexible Hours, Systems & Controls

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

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.