Global Head of Finance

Overview

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership by partnering with executive leadership and the board to translate organizational strategy into financial plans, forecasts, and performance frameworks.
• Own and maintain multi-year, multi-entity financial models that integrate program strategy, funding scenarios, headcount planning, and operational assumptions.
• Lead financial planning, scenario modeling, and investment analysis to support organizational growth and expansion decisions.
• Oversee global financial operations across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in reporting and accounting standards.
• Manage audits, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements including GAAP, donor regulations, and local financial laws.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial governance across all entities.
• Oversee grant and donor financial management, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and proposal costing in collaboration with program teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop distributed finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop financial dashboards, KPI/KRI frameworks, and reporting tools to support leadership and board-level decision-making.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in nonprofit, social enterprise, or multi-country organizations.
• Strong expertise in nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP), donor compliance, and multi-currency financial management.
• Proven experience managing complex grant portfolios ($5M+), including institutional and foundation funding.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage financial models, forecasts, and scenario planning frameworks.
• Experience designing internal control systems and leading financial operations across multiple geographies.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across cultures and executive-level audiences.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online or equivalent) and financial reporting tools.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing global finance teams.
• Commitment to mission-driven work, ideally in education, international development, or social impact sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior global finance leadership roles
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Paid personal leave and sick leave policies
• Employer contributions to savings or retirement schemes
• Opportunity to lead finance for a mission-driven global organization
• Remote flexibility with collaboration across international teams
• High-impact executive role influencing large-scale educational outcomes
• Exposure to multi-country financial operations across the U.S. and East Africa
• Inclusive and equity-driven organizational culture

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