At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global finance operations and ensure compliance across international programmes.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on financial governance and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a global impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Shape financial strategies and mentor a high-performing international team.
- Qualifications: Senior finance leadership experience and strong understanding of donor compliance.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to oversee global finance operations, ensuring strong financial governance, donor compliance, and operational excellence across international programmes and country offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the global programme finance strategy in line with organisational objectives.
- Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership on risk, investment, compliance, and financial performance.
- Oversee consolidated annual accounts, audits, and donor compliance across global operations.
- Ensure robust financial controls, reporting systems, and compliance processes are implemented across all locations.
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and optimisation of global finance systems and ERP platforms.
- Partner with programme teams to support budgeting, forecasting, grant management, and donor reporting.
- Build strong relationships with country offices, supporting financial management, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop an international finance team, promoting accountability and high performance.
- Coordinate closely with internal audit, UK finance teams, and senior stakeholders to strengthen financial governance.
- Identify efficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.
About You
- Senior finance leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of donor compliance, financial governance, audits, and international programme finance.
- Proven experience managing global finance operations and leading high-performing teams.
- Experience with ERP systems, financial transformation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Professional finance qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Send us your CV and call Charlotte to have a confidential discussion about the role further.
Global Finance Leader — Strategy, Governance & Compliance employer: Forrest Recruitment
As a Global Finance Leader based in Cheadle, you will join a dynamic organisation that prioritises strategic financial governance and operational excellence. We foster a collaborative work culture that values continuous improvement and employee development, offering robust training and mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your career. With a commitment to making a meaningful impact across international programmes, our company provides a unique chance to lead a high-performing finance team while ensuring compliance and driving innovation in global finance operations.
