CFOO - Charity | Non-Profit (Fully Remote) - #2127389

Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO)

• Global Charity type International Non-Profit
• Remote | Occasional International Travel

Standard 8 is supporting an international charity in the search for a Chief Finance & Operations Officer. This is executive leadership across both finance and operations, for an organisation delivering programmes, events and initiatives at global scale.

It's a broader remit than a typical CFO role. You'll be accountable for the organisation running properly across multiple countries: financial governance, operational discipline and compliance, all in one seat.

The role

• Lead financial governance across multiple international entities
• Own budgeting, financial planning and funding allocation across global programmes
• Manage donor funding, grants and sponsorship income so it lines up with programme delivery
• Oversee global operations, where finance, admin and programme delivery meet
• Manage cash flow, payments and financial controls across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory frameworks, including AML, GDPR and international financial regulations
• Improve finance, reporting, systems and operational processes as the organisation grows

Essential experience

• Previous experience as a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent executive finance leader
• Experience within a charity, NGO or international non-profit is essential
• Strong understanding of donor funding, grants, restricted funding and programme-based financial management
• Experience leading finance across multiple international entities and jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of charity governance, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Experience operating in complex, evolving organisations, where you've built structure and improved how things work
• Comfortable working closely with Boards, Trustees, Executive Teams and external stakeholders
• A pragmatic leader who can hold financial control alongside the realities of a mission-led organisation

Desirable

• Experience supporting global programmes: humanitarian, education or international development
• Exposure to fundraising, philanthropy, sponsorship or institutional funding
• Experience improving finance and operational systems during a period of growth
• Background across international events, media or other globally distributed organisations