Chief Financial Officer (REMOTE)

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our global team. To develop and implement a forward-looking financial strategy to drive Save The Children International (SCI) and the wider Save the Children Association movement in maximising income and impact for children worldwide, while effectively managing financial risks. To ensure strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls, operations, and Treasury management, driving efficiency and effectiveness within a strong culture of integrity. To drive value for money and cost-effectiveness across programming, fundraising and support services functions. To drive progress towards a more efficient organisational operating model, including by promoting transformation and automation of our financial processes and systems. To ensure that the Supply Chain teams are effectively organised to support the achievement of SCI\’s mission and objectives. The CFO directly leads the global Finance department (about 110 staff) and Supply Chain team with a wider leadership function for finance staff in our country offices. The CFO also convenes the Finance Leadership Team comprising CFOs from member organisations of the Save the Children Association. Chief Financial Officer Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available Contract Length: Permanent Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location worldwide. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: Language Requirements: English essential. Arabic/French/Spanish are desirable. International Travel Requirements: up to 20% international travel Save the Children Association total annual income $2.Save the Children International annual budget $1.Save the Children International operating budget $140 million ~ Finance and Global Assurance Team operational budget $9 million Provide inspiring leadership to SCI\’s global Finance and Supply Chain teams and the network of finance teams across country offices and members. Ensure these teams are diverse and inclusive, embodying the organisation\’s commitment to equity and diversity in recruitment and development. ~ Develop and implement a forward-looking financial strategy for Save the Children, working closely with the Director of Resource Mobilisation to identify and drive opportunities for maximising Save the Children\’s income, including through innovative financing approaches. ~ Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Ensure effective use of Save the Children\’s resources to drive delivery of Save the Children\’s strategy, and sustainable impact for children worldwide. Drive strategies for efficiency in delivery of programming, fundraising and support services across SCI and members, including changes in our operating model to automate and streamline ways of working across the movement. ~ Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data, and provide effective business partnering to operational leaders to support decision-making, ensuring that all financial information provided is accurate, timely, and insightful. ~ Provide strong financial operations and services to SCI\’s country offices and other functions. Develop and implement robust financial controls and Treasury management to ensure integrity and transparency, enhance organisational efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations. ~ Drive value for money and cost-effectiveness across programming, fundraising, and support services. ~ Foster a culture of transformation and automation within financial processes and systems and Supply Chain, championing digital solutions to streamline operations and improve service delivery. ~ Support the Board of Trustees (and its Finance Committee and Audit and Risk Committee) to provide effective oversight of Save the Children\’s financial management. Extensive experience in financial management roles within a global organisation, with a strong track record of strategic leadership in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. ~ Experience in leading and managing teams outside of the finance function, with demonstrated ability in ensuring clear direction and accountability for achieving results ~ Experience with treasury management and implementing robust financial controls. ~ Demonstrated success in promoting an inclusive culture, ensuring recruitment and development practices that reflect the organisation\’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ~ Strategic Vision : Ability to align financial strategies with organisational objectives, ensuring resources are maximised for sustainable impact on children. ~ Proficient in analysing complex data sets to inform budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and clarity in financial reporting. ~ Demonstrated capability to effectively lead and develop diverse teams, fostering an inclusive environment that embarks on equity, diversity, and inclusion. ~ Technological Acumen : Strong advocate for transformation and automation in financial processes, with competency in using financial software and tools. ~ Integrity and Accountability : Committed to transparency in financial operations, upholding the highest standards of integrity. Experience in international development and humanitarian programming. ~ Familiarity with non-profit financial management and fundraising principles. A recognised professional accountancy qualification is required for the role. Working at Save the Children International Save the Children is the world\’s leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children\’s lives. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first. We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children\’s voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030 , and reach every last child. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.