Finance Manager (November 2026) in City of London

Location

UK based with the option for remote or hybrid working.

Benefits

Yearly performance related pay, generous leave, 4 wellbeing days per year, eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme option - employer contribution up to 28.97% and more.

Contract

Fixed Term - 1 Year contract

Working Pattern

Full-time: WFD will consider flexible working arrangements, including, job share, compressed hours, part time, flexitime.

Role Overview with key responsibilities

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.

About You - We are looking for the following

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.

About Us

WFD is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy and governance around the world. We collaborate with partners in over 50 countries and territories, supporting democracies to evolve, become more resilient and address the most urgent challenges societies face. Recognised as an expert, trusted partner and an influential voice, we are an organisation that shows how strong democracies are critical for sustainable outcomes for people and our planet. Our work with parliaments, political parties, electoral institutions, civil society and others helps encourage growth, respond to climate change, end corruption, protect elections, tackle disinformation, challenge barriers to women's participation, and protect and uphold the rights young people, people with disabilities, and LGBT+ people.

Watch our film to discover the people and mission that drive our work

Our Offer

With staff in the UK and in-country teams around the world that lead our work, we are a diverse, global organisation.

Everything we do depends on our teams being able to thrive, so we pride ourselves on our supportive environment and benefits. As well as WFD's warm and welcoming culture, we offer flexible, hybrid, and remote working, generous leave, 4 wellbeing days per year, performance-related pay, and more.

Please only apply if you have a work permit to work in the UK.

This vacancy will close on 23rd November 2026