Finance Manager

A highly regarded international development agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial management of a high-profile global education initiative. This newly created role will play a key part in ensuring the programme's financial integrity, supporting compliance, budgeting, donor reporting, and grant management in collaboration with global partners and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and monthly/quarterly reporting for the programme, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with donor and internal requirements.
• Grant & Donor Oversight: Oversee donor financial reporting, grant tracking, cost recovery, and budget approvals for partners and sub-grants, ensuring proper compliance and documentation.
• Controls & Compliance: Implement and maintain strong financial controls, perform reconciliations, and ensure adherence to internal policies and donor regulations.
• Team Leadership: Line manage a Finance Officer, providing guidance, performance oversight, and professional development.
• Systems & Collaboration: Develop and maintain financial tools and trackers, support audits, and collaborate with programme and finance teams across global locations.

Person specification

• Fully qualified or QBE accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• At least 5 years' experience in financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes and international development preferred.
• Strong analytical, reporting, Excel and process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work across diverse teams.

Benefits include a generous holiday and pension allowance, private healthcare and flexible and hybrid work with two office days per week required.

If you're a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, a passion for global development, and experience in donor-funded environments, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, purpose-led team, improving education worldwide.