Finance Manager in London

DMI is looking for a motivated Finance Manager to join our friendly team in London. Working closely with the Head of Finance and the finance team in the UK, and liaising with relevant staff in DMI’s international offices, the successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring that DMI’s finances are managed effectively and in line with internal policies and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring that DMI complies with relevant financial legislation and regulatory requirements in the UK and internationally. This includes supporting the year-end financial reporting and audit processes across the DMI group, together with payroll, VAT and other statutory reporting requirements where relevant.
• Leading on improving and transforming finance processes and systems across DMI. This includes identifying opportunities to automate workflows, improve reporting, strengthen controls and increase efficiency using digital tools, AI and other technologies where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining financial models, reports and tools in Excel to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and organisational decision-making.
• Preparing and consolidating project and HQ budgets, cash flow forecasts, management accounts and other financial reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Working closely with colleagues in DMI’s international offices to review monthly financial performance, strengthen financial processes and support planning for future periods.
• Supporting donor financial reporting and ensuring expenditure is incurred and reported in line with donor requirements and organisational policies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to improve understanding of financial management, systems and controls, including supporting and mentoring staff with both financial and non-financial backgrounds.
• Supporting wider organisational priorities and carrying out other duties as reasonably required by DMI.

Person specification

Required knowledge, skills and experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong Excel and systems skills, including experience using financial management systems (DMI currently uses QuickBooks).
• Experience preparing and managing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Experience improving finance processes, streamlining workflows or strengthening financial controls.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work accurately.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with colleagues from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Interest and confidence in exploring digital tools, automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve ways of working.
• Permission to live and work in the UK.

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

• Language ability in French, Portuguese or another widely spoken international language.
• Experience working in the NGO, charity or international development sector.
• Experience supporting donor compliance and financial reporting requirements.

DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.