Chief Financial Officer

Venn Group is thrilled to be partnered with an international not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Chief Financial Officer for a 9 month interim contract. This role offers an opportunity for an experienced financial professional to provide strategic leadership and outstanding professional delivery to the organisation’s finance function.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide advice and solutions to the Executive Director, SMT, and Board to enhance the organisation’s financial position and resource allocation, including managing foreign exchange and cash positions
• Lead and implement the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring coordination between Finance and all teams, and oversee corporate policies, procedures, and systems
• Monitor and manage financial risks, including country, forex, and interest rate risks
• Build and lead the organisation’s corporate finance activities, focusing on robust financial systems, training, modernisation of processes
• Oversee finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, KPIs, cash management, and enhancing financial literacy across the organisation
• Ensure high-quality budget planning and reporting, maintaining financial transparency
• Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards, risk management, and timely audit processes
• Ensure internal financial controls support the organisation’s growth while maintaining strategic risk management
• Directly manage a team of 5, with oversight of a geographically dispersed team of 15-2

Ideal candidate profile:

• Professionally recognised finance qualification (ACA, FCA, CPA, or equivalent) with extensive high-level accounting experience
• Proven experience leading a finance team at Finance Director or CFO level, including in a multi-country, not-for-profit context
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership skills to manage a diverse Finance team
• Ability to navigate diverse regulatory frameworks and drive organisational growth through innovative, collaborative approaches

Agency reference number: J85631

Location: Central London

Duration: 9 month fixed-term contract

Salary: £120,000 per annum + benefits (pro rata)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.