Chief Financial Officer

2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom World Vision International (New) Full time

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Apply locations Milton Keynes, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR30908 With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories
Interim Chief Financial Officer (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Fixed Term – Circa 12 months, 36.Location : Milton Keynes – Hybrid – 2 days per week office based.
Founded on a prayer 70 years ago, World Vision helps all children, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Inspired by our Christian faith, we help children and families overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life.
The Interim Chief Financial Officer will act as a key member of World Vision UK's Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) undertaking a strategic role working with the CEO and Directors to lead and shape the vision and direction for the organisation, including delivery of an ongoing organisation-wide transformation programme.
WVUK is part of a global partnership which works in over 100 countries and is the largest international children's charity in the world. As a member of the SLT, the Chief Financial Officer for WVUK will be responsible for Finance, Legal, Compliance and Risk, with a team of over 25 people.
WVUK is a Christian organisation and has an occupational requirement to appoint a candidate who is an active Christian, to this leadership position.
Supported by technically strong and experienced functional Heads of teams, we are looking for a dynamic strategic finance executive, who quickly establishes trusted relationships and is confident at leading change with empathy.
Specific deliverables during the maternity cover period include:
Acting as project sponsor for a finance system upgrade (core accounting, AP automation and financial planning and analysis tools) due to go live by the end of September 2024
Identifying, evaluating and rolling-out sizeable operating model efficiency improvements across the Finance, Legal, Compliance and Risk teams
Working alongside the Board, CEO and Directors bringing strategic financial and commercial insight and direction to the ongoing organisational-wide transformation programme
As a member of the executive team, work alongside other members of the SLT to provide visionary leadership, championing change where necessary, to enhance the holistic performance of WVUK.
Support the decisions the SLT needs to make with sound financial analysis and commercial insights in order for WVUK to increase its impact and remittances.
Provide oversight and strategic management of all financial, legal, and risk & compliance-related activities for the organisation and work closely with the CEO on governance matters.
Lead on setting the agenda and engaging the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
Lead and provide direction to the following functional groups: finance, legal & governance, and risk & compliance developing them to be effective, modern partners to front-line teams.
Provide leadership for serious incident reporting to the Charity Commission and other key regulatory bodies.
Collaborate with World Vision International senior finance leaders and other WV Support Office finance directors to learn, share knowledge and develop and improve local and global strategies and systems.
Oversee multi-year and annual operating budgets, scenario planning, quarterly reviews, re-forecasts, audited annual accounts and monthly management accounts anticipating key trends, opportunities and risks.
Lead by example to embody WVUK’s Christian mission, vision, and values.
Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with substantial post-qualification experience.
Be a strategic finance leader with extensive organisational transformation, people and financial management experience within at least a medium sized global organisation.
Be a proven leader with the ability to motivate, influence and engage direct reports, senior colleagues, and professionals across diverse fields.
Experienced or keen to work within a professional, Christian environment.
As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith (Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. Reflecting our commitment to keep Christ at the centre of all we do, the international partnership of World Vision (WVI) have identified ‘living out our Christian faith and calling with boldness and humility’ as a strategic imperative, acknowledging our full dependence on God in all that we do. WVUK has sought proper legal advice with regard to the OR and are compliant with current employment legislation in the UK, as well as the 2010 Equality Act.
As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.
As a child-focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the WV Policy.
Local Applicants Only About Us
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.
Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

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