UK & International Finance Manager

Muslim Aid

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

£44,000 - £48,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

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Job description

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The UK & International Finance Manager is responsible for the comprehensive financial management, planning, monitoring, and reporting of daily financial activities across HQ and country programmes. This includes providing advice to senior management on financial strategies.

The responsibilities include managing finances with strong controls, implementing policies and procedures, coordinating annual account production, and developing and monitoring the annual budget with senior finance leaders. The UK & International Finance Manager will also produce monthly management accounts and oversee payables, income, and treasury functions.

The UK & International Finance Manager will lead a team of technical and finance professionals, utilising expertise in finance systems and technical tools like SQL. The role includes international travel to set up and implement systems, migrate data, deliver training, and provide ongoing support. Overall, the UK & International Finance Manager ensures financial integrity and efficiency in global operations.

About the Role:

Manage the Muslim Aid HQ Finance function, ensuring continuous financial review including costs and revenue recognition.
Responsibility for all month end process in monthly management accounts reporting.
Prepare management accounts including analysis of variances and reporting to budget holders, LT and Board.
Ensuring UK & International purchase invoices and payment vouchers are correctly coded, authorised, recorded on the finance system, payment and dealing with queries within a timely manner.
Maintain the banking relationships and be up to date with financial regulations specifically regarding banking sanctions.
Administer payments to Country Offices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Educated to Bachelor’s degree level & hold UK Accountancy qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA).
Substantial proven post qualification experience working in a similar position in an INGO, including Senior Management experience, preferably in similar context.
Proven experience in managing a finance team.
Experience of Month End Process and Management Reporting.
Experience of producing information for business cases or funding applications.
Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.

Why you should apply:

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic professional to join our team as the UK & International Finance Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage financial activities across our headquarters and country programmes, ensuring robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through financial stewardship, apply now and make a real difference by ensuring financial efficiency and integrity in our global operations.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: