Strategic Financial Leader for International Organisation

1 week ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom FCDO Services Full time

**Company Overview**

We are FCDO Services, a dynamic organisation dedicated to protecting the UK's interests at home and overseas. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations, and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on.

Salary

The successful candidate will receive an annual salary of up to £117,800, plus a location allowance of £1,750, and enjoy excellent benefits including a Civil Service pension.

Job Description

As our Chief Financial Officer, you'll lead a team of around 80 professionals from within our business services function, making a significant contribution to the leadership of FCDO Services. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring the completion of statutory accounts on time and in accordance with necessary requirements
  • Oversight of all aspects of financial management and control, business planning, and performance
  • Building highly effective international finance, supply chain, and internal transactional functions
  • Business improvement and knowledge and information management, coupled with overseeing our corporate plan and defining objectives through in-year business plans
  • Delivering strategic finance projects and working to transform our finance and supply chain management

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need a recognised accountancy qualification, experience of leading financial management at a strategic and operational level with an international organisation of similar scale and complexity to ours. You should also have risk management experience and good political acumen, along with the ability to build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a Civil Service pension. You'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices feature an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we provide interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to support your commute.

Others

FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission. This is a unique opportunity to join our board and executive team, drive our vision, strategy, and plans for the future, and make a meaningful impact on our organisation's success.



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