Defining credible practice for sustainability systems based on emerging global consensus
Convening forums for collaboration, sharing of experience and collective action
Delivering expertise, advice and training
Facilitating and promoting innovation to strengthen sustainability systems.
Reporting to the Executive Director and forming part of the senior leadership team, The Director of Finance and Operations provides forward-looking strategic leadership to support organizational and programmatic financial and operational effectiveness.
The director will oversee improvements and evolution of organizational systems, processes and policies to keep pace with organizational growth.
They will lead the Finance and Operations Team of five staff and line manages two managers.
The director will work closely with the Partnerships Manager responsible for organizational fundraising, and the Innovations Fund Manager responsible for grant-making.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
As a qualified Accountant (CCAB, CIMA or international equivalent), they will have a comprehensive understanding of charity governance and regulatory reporting guidelines.
They will have experience of developing contracts, overseeing legal functions and working with external legal partners.
You will be a confident leader with a collaborative working style that will add value to the senior leadership team and wider organization.