Head of International Finance

Head of International Finance 

Birmingham | International Travel | Flexible Hybrid Working Options | £66k to £76k

A global finance leadership role with the scope to strengthen financial performance, governance and capability across a major international humanitarian organisation.

We’re partnering with a leading international humanitarian organisation working across more than 40 countries. They’re looking for a Head of International Finance to provide strategic oversight across their global finance operations, working closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, assurance and risk management across a complex international portfolio.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Shape finance globally: Your decisions will influence financial management across country offices, regional teams and implementing partners worldwide.
• Work at a genuinely senior level: Partner with Directors across Finance and International Programmes, providing insight and constructive challenge on financial performance, risk and sustainability.
• Lead through influence: You’ll develop geographically dispersed, multicultural finance teams and build consistency and capability across a global function.
• Make finance better: There is a clear focus on process improvement, digital finance and finding smarter ways to operate across a complex organisation.
• See the impact of your work: Your financial leadership will directly support humanitarian and development programmes reaching some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

What you'll do:

• Lead three senior finance functions, setting direction and developing capability across global teams.
• Provide consolidated financial reporting, analysis and insight to senior leadership.
• Strengthen financial controls, assurance and risk management across countries and regions.
• Ensure strong compliance with statutory, donor and organisational requirements.
• Partner with International Programmes on operational finance and strategic decision-making.
• Lead finance improvement initiatives, including digital transformation and process optimisation.
• Travel internationally to provide hands-on leadership, assurance and support.

What you'll bring:

• Qualified accountant with extensive senior finance experience in an INGO, charity or global organisation.
• Multi-country finance experience, including reporting, donor compliance, risk and controls.
• Experience leading dispersed, multicultural teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• A strategic, practical approach with a track record of improvement and change.

Ready to find out more?

If you’re looking for a genuinely global finance leadership role where you can influence how finance operates across a complex international organisation - and see the direct impact of that work - we’d love to hear from you.