The Role
GOAL is seeking an accomplished individual to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will have experience with overseeing financial operations in the non-profit sector and ideally in international relief and development. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO provides accounting, budgetary, and programmatic support to all programs and activities. The CFO directly oversees and supervises the financial/accounting staff as directed by the CEO and also provides strategic financial advice to the CEO. The CFO serves as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
Person Specification
• Commitment and adherence to organizational GOAL values.
• Success serving as the key member of a senior management team in providing input to the CEO, Board, and management peers regarding the financial implications of all major business decisions, as well as strategic objectives.
• Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Minimum 7 years’ post qualification experience in a CFO role.
• Experience in managing large teams, preferably in the charity or INGO sector.
• Proven track record engaging with Board Members and Board Advisors.
• Strong technical accounting skills with IFRS exposure.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.
• Persuasive and professional communication skills (written and oral).
• Proven track record in managing multiple teams internationally.
• Ability to think deeply and qualitatively about business problems, breaking down issues and presenting solutions.
• Ability to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships in multiple departments
• High work ethic
• Willingness to travel
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
Highly Desirable
• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business an advantage.
• Financial experience in the NGO sector.
• Other Languages highly desirable: French, Arabic, Spanish.
• Proven track record negotiating NICRA rates an advantage.
How to apply:
Follow this link: https://oxfordhr.co.uk/jobs/chief-financial-officer/