Finance Director

Finance Director

Centre for Global Development (CGD) Europe

Reed Finance Not for Profit are delighted to be partnering with Centre for Global Development (CGD) Europe in the search for a new Finance Director.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's leading international development think tanks, whose research and policy influence help shape solutions to some of the biggest global challenges, including poverty reduction, health, migration, climate, education and international finance.

Operating at the intersection of research, policy and impact, CGD works with governments, multilaterals, philanthropies and decision-makers across the globe to improve the lives of people in lower-income countries. For a finance leader seeking a role with genuine purpose and international reach, opportunities like this do not come around often.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be the most senior finance professional within the organisation and will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, organisational sustainability and future growth.

This is not a role for someone looking for a stepping stone.

We are seeking a proven Finance Director or Head of Finance who has already operated successfully within a similar environment and can provide immediate credibility, leadership and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead on:

• Strategic financial planning and analysis
• Board reporting
• Annual budgeting and forecasting
• Business planning and financial modelling
• Management and statutory reporting
• Contracts and grant management
• Donor and grant reporting
• Governance, risk and compliance
• Audit management
• Financial controls and continuous improvement
• Executive-level business partnering
• Leadership, coaching and mentoring of the finance team

About You

We are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent level
• Strong financial leadership experience within the charity, not-for-profit, international development, research, think tank or grant-funded sectors
• Significant experience of donor funding and grant reporting
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and controls
• Experience leading and developing small teams
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style

Just as importantly, you will be someone who values relationships, invests in people and understands that communication, and sometimes over-communication, is fundamental to building a successful team culture.

Package

Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 + benefits

Location: London

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office

Reporting To: Managing Director

Recruitment Timeline

• 25 November - Application deadline - CV(3 pages) and Cover letter(1Page)
• W/C 30 November - First-stage interviews (virtual)
• W/C 7 December - Final-stage interviews (in person)
• W/C 14 December - Offer, acceptance and onboarding discussions

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance leader who wants to combine strategic influence, hands-on leadership and meaningful international impact within an organisation that is helping shape policy on some of the world's most important issues.

To discuss the opportunity further and request a candidate information pack, please contact jay.sandhu@reed.com or will.moore@reed.com at Reed Finance Not for Profit.