Director of Finance and Global Resources

Director of Finance and Global Resources

Salary c£95,000 + attractive benefits

UK based hybrid working with approximately 1 – 2 days per month in London

International travel to our partner organisations will be required for this role. Working animals play an essential role in communities around the world, supporting livelihoods and helping people access food, water and transport. Yet their welfare needs are too often overlooked.

Working Animals International is dedicated to transforming the welfare of working animals in greatest need globally. Working alongside partners and communities, we improve access to veterinary care, share skills and knowledge, and advocate for lasting change. Our vision is a world where every working animal lives a healthy and valued life.

We're entering an important new chapter, with a new global identity and an ambition to strengthen our impact for working animals around the world. We're looking for a Director of Finance and Global Resources who can help shape that future, ensuring we have the financial strength, people, systems and resources to deliver on our ambitions.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead our Global Resources Directorate and line manage the Head of Finance and Head of Operations. You will oversee a broad portfolio including finance, people, corporate governance, grant compliance, IT and facilities. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you'll help shape organisational strategy, guide important decisions and build the foundations for a sustainable, effective international organisation.

This is an opportunity to bring your financial and organisational leadership to a global mission, helping ensure that our resources, decisions and ways of working make the greatest possible difference for working animals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Shaping and delivering organisational strategy, developing long-term financial plans that support sustainability, partnerships, investment and future growth.
• Leading the finance function, working with the Head of Finance to maintain robust controls and providing clear financial reporting, budgets, forecasts and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Managing corporate governance, legal and compliance arrangements across international operations and partnerships, supported by proportionate policies and effective risk management.
• Directing operational services, working with the Head of Operations to ensure facilities, systems and working arrangements are efficient, safe and offer value for money.
• Overseeing workforce planning, HR provision and employment practices, helping to champion and support our inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Leading the development of an integrated IT and AI strategy that strengthens organisational capability, improves processes and makes the best use of available resources.

You will be an experienced finance leader with executive-level experience gained within a charity (ideally international), international development or humanitarian organisation. You will use your expertise and experience to strengthen our collaboration with our network of global partners, empowering them to maximise their impact on working animals and communities.

Crucially, while your professional expertise will be grounded in finance, you will also have led wider corporate functions and be comfortable operating across different areas of work. You will be an influential and collaborative communicator, confident in helping leading organisations through periods of growth and change, and in balancing strategic priorities with hands-on financial oversight and good practice. You’ll build trusted relationships with colleagues, trustees, and our international partners, helping to ensure that people and resources can achieve their greatest impact.

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