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.