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Senior Finance Systems & Projects Executive | UK
Make our finance systems work smarter, at scale.
Lead enhancements to our integrated finance systems and drive change projects that improve controls, user experience, and outcomes across a global organisation
Contract: 24-month Fixed-term contract
Salary: £36,436 to £42,866
UK, Senegal (Dakar) or UAE - Specific Local Terms and Conditions Apply
If working from home in the UK with monthly travel to our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex PLUS international travel to Asia and Africa.
If based in Senegal (Dakar) or UAE then hybrid working from home and our offices
What you’ll do
- Co‑lead the Finance Systems & Projects function, partnering with the Head of Finance Systems & Projects.
- Own delivery of system/process improvements—planning, researching/benchmarking, stakeholder management, and tracking progress to timelines.
- Provide expert training and day‑to‑day support to finance systems users; troubleshoot issues with internal and external stakeholders
- Keep process documentation current and aligned with the Sightsavers Financial Framework.
- Oversee maintenance and support for accounting, procurement, expenses, banking and related finance software within a robust control framework
- Plan and refresh training/eLearning so users have the right tools and guidance for their roles.
- Support global adoption of new finance processes through clear communication and engagement.
Some international travel (Africa/Asia/UK) may be required—up to ~5 weeks per year
What you’ll bring
- Part‑qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) or equivalent experience; newly qualified welcome.
- Significant finance experience with a strong systems component; project management in a finance environment is desired.
- Strong grasp of accounting principles and controls; advanced knowledge of mid‑range accounting systems (ideally SUN Accounts).
- Familiarity with eProcurement/financial reporting (ideally Proactis); experience building/managing system interfaces.
- Comfortable working in complex international contexts and the charity regulatory environment.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills; organised, delivery‑focused, and logical problem solver.
- A clear commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Please note that you must have the relevant existing and ongoing Right to Work for the duration of this contract as Sightsavers is unable to sponsor visas. This role must be worked from the UK, Dakar, Senegal or UAE for contractual and legal reasons. Please see the job description for full details
Closing date: Monday 2 February at 12:00pm noon GMT (UK)
Registered Charity 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RM Recruit are working in partnership with a global Christian charity in the recruitment of a newly defined Head of Finance position for their team. This long‑standing and well‑established organisation delivers specialised support through strategically positioned global hubs, enabling operations across multiple countries and locations in order to deliver its message and services.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance, the Head of Finance will be responsible for key tasks such as the annual budgeting process, forecasting, finance business partnering and ensuring robust financial controls and systems are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- External Financial Reporting - Responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely statutory and tax reporting across the organisation, including leading the group audit process and contributing as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee. Ensuring that reporting capabilities remain robust, fit for purpose, and aligned with best practices.
- Budgeting & Financial Planning - Accountable for managing the annual budgeting process and delivering forecasting to support strategic decision‑making. This includes effective stakeholder engagement, clear timetabling, strong controls, and optimal use of systems.
- Investment Strategy & Management - Serving as a key member of the Investment Committee, with responsibility for executing and overseeing the organisation’s liquidity management and treasury activities.
- Financial Control - Ensuring that Finance function activities comply with prescribed requirements and standards, including reviewing control design to confirm suitability for the associated risks.
- ERP Tool & Projects - Act as the NetSuite and Project Lead for ERP development, collaborating closely with the ICT team and key stakeholders.
Essential Criteria
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, have experience in a large charity settings or a global businesses and be confident in managing a finance function. This includes overall responsibility for operational finance, management accounts, budgeting, statutory reporting and treasury. Demonstrated expertise in ERP platform, preferably NetSuite, and supporting operations across a global organisation will also be key.
Please note, the organisation has a requirement for all team members to be a practising Christian and actively involved in a local church. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be filled by a practising Christian as per the organisations Statement of Faith and day to day prayer based activity involved.
The benefits package includes Double matched pension contribution, Private medical insurance, life insurance, gym access and free parking.
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