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Head of Finance
London based (40% office attendance)
Permanent, Full time
£60,000 - 65,000
MLC Partners are partnering with CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) to recruit their next Head of Finance.
CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas International. This is a pivotal appointment, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership across an organisation operating within a complex, international and multi-funded environment.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Core Services, you’ll lead CAFOD’s newly formed Integrated Finance Team, bringing together four key areas:
This is a broad leadership role combining strategy, financial stewardship, transformation and people leadership. You’ll work closely with the Leadership Team and Trustees, providing the financial insight, challenge and assurance needed to support effective decision-making and CAFOD’s long-term sustainability.
The role
Strategic Leadership
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling, while helping shape and deliver CAFOD’s finance strategy and long-term financial objectives.
Executive & Board Partnership
Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership, the Finance, Legal and Audit/Risk Committee and Board of Trustees, providing high-quality financial analysis, advice and assurance.
Financial Governance
Take overall responsibility for financial integrity, statutory compliance, controls and the accuracy of financial reporting across CAFOD’s UK and international operations.
Transformation & Improvement
Challenge established ways of working and drive improvements across financial systems, processes, reporting and automation.
People Leadership
Lead, motivate and develop the Integrated Finance Team, creating clear direction and building a collaborative, high-performing finance function.
About You
We’re looking for an established finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence, challenge and operate confidently at senior level.
Why Consider This Role?
This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential finance leadership position.
You’ll have the scope to shape strategy, strengthen the finance function, develop a newly integrated team and influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation, while supporting CAFOD’s wider mission and international programmes.
To discuss this fantastic opportunity and your search in more detail, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.
Key dates
Applications close: midnight of 23rd August
1st stage interview: w/c 31st August
2nd stage interview: w/c 7th September
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England as part of the Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) department.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The Programme Finance Manager leads financial management for the IRC UK RAI programme, acting as the programme team’s day-to-day finance partner — embedding financial thinking into programme decisions rather than just reporting on them after the fact. The postholder drives high-quality financial processes across the full programme cycle — from contract reviews and budget proposals through to financial planning, reforecasting, reporting, performance monitoring, risk management and compliance.
The postholder line manages the Programme Finance Officer and is responsible for building the capacity of the wider programme team on finance processes. They bring curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring how AI tools can improve the quality, efficiency and accessibility of financial management in day-to-day work.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategy, Planning and Finance Business Partnering (30%)
Contribute to the IRC UK RAI annual planning cycle, working alongside the Director of Programmes UK to develop financially sound programme strategies and multi-year budget frameworks.
Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to inform programme decisions, including scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis and funding gap assessments.
Act as a trusted finance partner to programme leads, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight and embedding finance into programme design, delivery and decision-making from the outset.
Develop multi-year financial models and funding scenarios to support the sustainability, growth and diversification of the RAI UK portfolio.
Partner with programme leads to shape new business and funding strategies, advising on financial viability, pricing and resource allocation.
Budget Monitoring and Planning (25%)
Lead on the preparation of project budgets to support timely, accurate and complete proposals to donors, ensuring compliance with all donor guidelines.
Coordinate with IRC’s global headquarters on updating and maintaining the operating budget and reforecasts.
Prepare budget guidelines and scenario plans to assist programme managers in formulating budgets and spending plans.
Provide programme and senior management staff with monthly Budget vs Actual reports for all grants, contracts and unrestricted funds; identify risks and mitigation measures.
Prepare monthly management accounts and present at senior management review meetings.
Grants and Contracts (20%)
Lead on Grant Opening, Review and Closure Meetings to ensure sound financial management throughout the grant cycle.
Review funding opportunities to assess financial risk and viability; advise programme leadership on whether to pursue or decline opportunities.
Support programme design to ensure financial viability and adherence to contract terms.
Analyse reporting terms, provide timely advice and ensure conditions are met throughout the grant or contract period.
Attend external stakeholder meetings and lead financial presentations.
Provide capacity-building support to implementing partners on financial management and compliance.
Review partner budgets, due diligence and pricing; provide recommendations and advise on potential risks, KPIs and payment terms.
Assess reporting requirements, carry out financial reviews and approvals, and ensure appropriate and timely payments to partners.
Accounting, Risk, Audit and Internal Controls (10%)
Maintain and enforce internal financial controls across the RAI UK programme, always ensuring adherence to IRC UK policies and donor regulations.
Identify and implement improvements to financial controls and risk management processes on an ongoing basis.
Prepare and maintain a programme-level financial risk register; identify, escalate and actively manage financial risks in close collaboration with programme and senior management teams.
Lead on audit readiness, ensuring that all financial documentation is complete, accurate and appropriately filed in advance of internal and external audits.
Act as the primary finance contact for any donor or statutory audits, coordinating responses and providing supporting documentation as required.
Maintain the integrity of IRC accounts through timely reviews, correction journals and reconciliations, with appropriate supporting documentation.
Prepare monthly salary allocation splits in line with timesheets and approved budgets.
Prepare invoices, post into the accounting system and manage aged debt and receivables.
Support smooth monthly financial closings in close collaboration with the UK Finance team.
Line Management (10%)
Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and development support to the Programme Finance Officer.
Set clear objectives, conduct regular one-to-ones and carry out annual performance reviews for direct report.
Support the professional development of the Programme Finance Officer, identifying training opportunities and building their technical skills.
Manage workload distribution within the team to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
Capacity Building and General (5%)
Create and lead finance training for non-finance colleagues on required processes, including step-by-step guidance notes.
Ensure completeness of grant financial documentation in the centralised filing system.
Proactively seek out and implement process improvements.
Complete all other tasks as required by the Financial Controller, Director of Programmes UK and Regional Finance Deputy Director.
Scope and Authority
Authority:
Operates with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the Director of Programmes UK. Authorised to review, verify and approve programme-related financial documents and payment requests; to represent the finance unit at internal and external stakeholder meetings; and to manage the Programme Finance Officer.
Responsibility for Resources:
Oversees programme financial transactions, budget monitoring, donor reporting and partner financial management; is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of project budgets within their portfolio, though not a budget holder. Maintains accurate financial records in line with data protection requirements, and directly line manages the Programme Finance Officer, with broader responsibility for building financial capability across programme staff and implementing partners.
Key Working Relationships
Director of Programmes UK – Direct supervisor
Programme Finance Officer – Direct report
Deputy Director of Finance RAI Europe – Regional financial advisor
Financial Controller (UK) – UK financial advisor
Programme Managers – Partnering
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
A strong understanding of charity finance including detailed knowledge of financial management and reporting, desirably including experience with contract pricing and local authority funding.
Confident using Excel for budgeting, financial modelling and data analysis (e.g. pivot tables, lookup functions, multi-tab workbooks).
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences.
Organised and detail-oriented, with a data-driven approach to your work.
Comfortable working independently with limited supervision and productively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build strong working relationships with staff at different levels, functions and locations.
Comfortable working with multi-currency budgets.
Interest in integrating AI tools into day-to-day financial work (e.g. for analysis, reporting, modelling or process improvement).
Experience:
In financial management and monitoring, specifically supporting programmes.
Budgeting, reforecasting and donor financial reporting.
Contributing to strategic financial planning or multi-year budget development.
In grants and contract management for donor-funded projects.
line managing or supervising staff.
Contributing to audit processes and maintaining audit-ready financial records.
The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.



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OneSky is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to manage our corporate and foundation partnerships outside of Asia. The Director of Partnerships is a seasoned international NGO fundraiser and an excellent communicator and collaborator. They will have a track record in building, maintaining, and stewarding new and long-term corporate and foundation donor relationships, and soliciting and securing gifts of USD$50,000 and up. They will oversee a portfolio of existing funders while also developing a pipeline of new potential institutional funders.
Reports to: Senior Director of Partnerships
Location: UK or US
Role requirements:
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
Preferred
Salary & benefits
OneSky offers a comprehensive benefits package appropriate to the employee’s country of employment, along with a flexible and collaborative international work environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to build your career at the heart of a busy international NGO working to protect rainforests and uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and forest communities. As Operations Officer, you will help keep RFUK running smoothly across HR, office management, IT coordination, contracts, travel and administration, working closely with colleagues in the UK and internationally. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the energy to learn quickly, support a committed team, and grow their skills while contributing to our mission.
We encourage candidates of varying experience levels to apply, particularly those with a proactive mindset, a "can-do" attitude, and a knack for problem-solving. This role offers an opportunity for growth and development, making it ideal for someone who is eager to learn and contribute to our organisation's success.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office for 3 days per week.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Monday 17 August. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Coordinator
Location: London (with hybrid working)
Contract: Fixed term - 12 months
Salary: £37,782 gross per annum FTE ; £22,670 gross per annum pro rata for 22.5 hours
Closing date: 20th August 2026
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We are seeking a People Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to play a central role in delivering a positive, consistent and supportive employee experience across our global team.
About the role
The People Coordinator provides high‑quality coordination and day‑to‑day delivery across Saferworld’s people function, supporting staff and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. You will be a key point of contact for HR coordination, staff wellbeing and employee experience, helping ensure our recruitment, onboarding, systems, policies and people processes run smoothly and effectively.
This role blends operational HR support with systems and process coordination. You will help maintain accurate people data, strengthen ways of working, support organisational wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a positive, values driven culture.
Key responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle Coordination
Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Employee Relations
HR Systems, Processes and Policy Support
Payroll, Compliance and People Operations
Learning, Coordination and Cross‑Organisational Support
About you
You will bring:
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, values‑driven People Team committed to improving staff experience and wellbeing across a global organisation. This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to how we support our people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.