The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Head of Finance Operations in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
The purpose of the role is to lead SCI centre finance operations and provide strategic direction and oversight for SCI’s finance operational processes globally, with excellent customer care standards and a strong financial control environment. The role will be a key contributor to driving SCI’s shared services agenda and lead a global virtual team with members based across SCI’s London centre office and country offices.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- experience of leading a high performing finance operations team (including AP) with strong customer care focus and financial controls
- experience of setting a change agenda and driving operational improvements
- experience of developing policies and procedures, communication, and training plans
- excellent communication skills
- experience with management information systems and strong excel skills
- experience of solving complex issues through analysis
- excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- results oriented with ability to find solutions and make improvements
- ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- self-motivated with good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload, anticipate requirements, work to tight deadlines and communicate decisions on a regular basis
- ability to operate in a changing environment: adaptable, flexible and supportive approach
- highest standards of ethics and integrity
- commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
- leadership experience in a shared service environment
- experience of working in a global multi-currency environment
- experience of Source to Pay systems
We can offer circa £64,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.