Head of Finance

Job Description

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Global

Contract duration     : Permanent

Entry S****alary               :  Grade F with a starting salary of £62,384 per annum plus benefits

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please visit our website  www.actionaid.org/jobs  for further details.

The Role:

This is a great opportunity for a Finance professional and senior manager  who wants to help people harness their own power to achieve a feminist, just, green transition in the 45 countries where ActionAid works.

You will be responsible for leading the finance team within the Global Secretariat and the finance community throughout the Federation. You will be responsible for all finance activities within the Global Secretariat (GS) and Country Programmes and have oversight of all finance activities within the Federation.

Who we're looking for:

With substantial  experience in in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting, you should also have demonstratable experience in the areas of   tackling highly complex accounting entry and reporting, preferably in relation to historical errors or audit qualifications; excellent relationships and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders; the ability to create a strong vision for the team and inspire others to greater performance, professional standards, and results; experience with automated general ledger systems and integrated accounting system implementation experience a plus and experience  in a management  position with a proven ability to lead a department of significant scale and complexity, and experience of managing organisational development and change. You’re a collaborative and courageous leader who exemplifies our feminist leadership and safeguarding approach, including self-awareness, self-care and caring for others, dismantling bias, responsible & transparent use of power, respectful feedback, and zero tolerance for discrimination or abuse.

You’re used to working magic with a limited set of resources through your creative ideas, drive for results and ability to galvanise commitment from both internal and external stakeholders. You should have a highly developed capacity to achieve organisational alignment through enabling systems and communication, prioritisation and problem solving. You should have proven ability  to build high performing and multi-located teams through a commitment to delegation and empowerment, clarity of individual responsibilities and their related areas of personal or collective accountability.

What we offer:

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

• A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

How to apply:

Applications close on 14 November 2022. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

About us:

ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.

ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Suitably qualified women leaders and people of colour are encouraged to apply.