Head of Finance

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a senior, hands-on finance leader responsible for the effective financial management, control and performance of FIGO. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role provides high-quality financial leadership and business partnering across the organisation, supporting senior leaders, Trustees and project teams with robust financial insight, analysis and assurance. The post holder leads the finance function, oversees all budgets and donor-funded project finance, and ensures strong governance, compliance and decision-making in a complex, international charity environment.

• Lead the overall financial operations of FIGO, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial management and reporting.
• Act as a senior finance business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and Finance & Risk Committee, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections with clear analysis and commentary.
• Manage the production of statutory accounts and lead the annual external audit process.
• Oversee the financial management and reporting of donor-funded projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely with project teams and the PMO to improve financial processes, systems and project controls.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Lead month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, income and expenditure analysis, and variance reporting.
• Manage investments and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management.
• Line manage, mentor and support Project Accountants, ensuring high-quality outputs and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with FIGO policies, data governance requirements and safeguarding principles.

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior finance experience within a complex organisation, with responsibility for budgets, reporting and financial control.
• Proven experience of finance business partnering, influencing senior stakeholders and supporting decision-making.
• Experience of preparing management accounts, statutory accounts and leading external audits.
• Strong understanding of project and grant finance, including financial reporting and risk management.
• Experience of leading, mentoring or line managing finance staff.
• Track record of process improvement and change management.
• Experience of working in a not-for-profit or membership organisation (desirable).
• Demonstrable interest in women’s health or global health issues (desirable).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear, concise reports for a range of audiences.
• Ability to work confidently with Trustees, senior leaders and non-finance colleagues.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident user of finance systems and broader IT tools, with an interest in improving systems and data use.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make evidence-based recommendations.

• Proactive, self-starting and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Collaborative and approachable, with a strong service mindset towards non-finance colleagues.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and complexity, particularly in an international context.
• Committed to continuous improvement and best practice.
• Values-led, with a strong commitment to integrity, accountability and good governance.
• Aligned with FIGO’s mission and values, including equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Salary: The salary for this role is c £68,000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis.

Location: FIGO House, Waterloo Court, 10 Theed Street, London, United Kingdom (with flexible/hybrid working arrangements of at least two days in the office).

Pension: Employer pension contribution of up to 10%

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, plus Christmas and New Year period discretionary days, plus other (i.e. Volunteering Day / Moving Day /Wedding Day / Examination & Study days).