Global Head of Finance

Our partner is an ambitious, growing consultancy working with a range of purpose-driven organisations. They are seeking a Global Head of Finance to join their small, collaborative team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers considerable variety, balancing strategic financial leadership with hands-on financial management, team development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to a portfolio of clients, building trusted relationships with senior management, Boards and other stakeholders.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and financial analysis, providing meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• Oversee management accounts, month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting, audits, financial controls and grant or donor reporting where relevant.
• Manage and support a small international bookkeeping team, reviewing their work, resolving technical queries and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes and reporting, including exploring opportunities to use automation, Power BI and AI to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with colleagues across the consultancy to manage client requirements, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality financial support.
• Support new and existing client relationships, contributing to discussions around financial needs, potential assignments and opportunities for further support.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with at least 5–6 years' experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, controls and audit.
• Experience within charities, NGOs, international development or complex, multi-entity organisations would be highly desirable.
• Strong business partnering and client relationship skills, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders while remaining comfortable with hands-on financial work.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally across international locations.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero or similar, with an interest in technology, automation and AI. Experience implementing improvements to financial processes or reporting would be particularly welcome.
• A warm, personable and approachable communicator who listens well, builds trust naturally and helps clients feel supported and confident.
• A proactive, practical and adaptable approach, with strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to take ownership and find solutions.

The organisation operates a flexible, predominantly remote working model, with the UK as the preferred location, although candidates based internationally may also be considered. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract.