Director of Finance – Supporter Country Offices (US, UK, DE)
Application Deadline: 27 April 2025
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United Kingdom
Reporting To: Senior Director Global Finance
Compensation: £65,144 / year
Description
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join the Finance team as Director of Finance – Supporter Country Offices (UK, Germany, US). This is a senior leadership position within the Global Support Center Operations team, responsible for strategic financial oversight, operational efficiency, risk management, and legal compliance across the Supporter Country Offices.
The role will be reporting to the Senior Global Director of Finance and collaborating closely with the Managing Directors and relevant boards in the UK, Germany and US. This role ensures alignment of operational practices with organizational strategies, promoting cohesion and sustainability.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.
To apply please complete an online application form on Pinpoint
Closing date for applications is Sunday 27th April 2025, Midnight
1st Interview will be online w/c 5th May 2025
2nd Interview to be confirmed
Key Responsibilities
This role would suit someone with the following:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with deep knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and ideally US GAAP and HGB (Germany); familiarity with UK Charity SORP a plus.
- Proven experience in statutory accounts, consolidations, audits, and board reporting, with the ability to translate financials into strategic insight for senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of UK Companies Act, board governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, including experience acting as Company Secretary.
- Skilled at cross-functional and matrix management, including oversight of UK and Germany finance teams and collaboration with US-based functions.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop teams, mentor talent, and influence across international settings.
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong problem-solving abilities, a capacity to handle unpredictable workloads, and a focus on meeting deadlines under pressure.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required :
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Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with deep knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and ideally US GAAP and HGB (Germany); familiarity with UK Charity SORP a plus.
- Proven experience in statutory accounts, consolidations, audits, and board reporting, with the ability to translate financials into strategic insight for senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of UK Companies Act, board governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, including experience acting as Company Secretary.
- Skilled at cross-functional and matrix management, including oversight of UK and Germany finance teams and collaboration with US-based functions.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop teams, mentor talent, and influence across international settings.
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong problem-solving abilities, a capacity to handle unpredictable workloads, and a focus on meeting deadlines under pressure.
Desired:
- Knowledge of UK Restricted funding landscape.
- Knowledge of German and US charity laws
- Knowledge of the international NGO sector.
