Global Finance Director

We are currently recruiting a Global Finance Director to join our Finance team.

This is a full-time position open to candidates based in France. Salary is competitive.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

The Global Finance Director (GFD) is the organization’s senior financial leader, responsible for safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring donor compliance, and enabling mission impact through strong financial strategy and stewardship. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the GFD partners with the Chief Executive, Global Management Group (GMG), and Board (including the Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee) to guide long-term sustainability, manage risk, and ensure transparent, ethical use of funds.

You will lead the design and implementation of financial and business development policies and oversees financial management from planning and control through to regulatory compliance—across HQ and multi-country operations.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Shape and execute a global financial strategy, advising the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board on performance, sustainability, and long-term planning.

• Lead multiyear budgeting, scenario planning, reserves policy, and financial analysis across multiple entities and country programs.

• Lead scenario planning, multiyear budgeting for US, France and UK entities and country of operations, cost efficiency and value for money strategies and define reserves policies

• Oversee global financial operations—including accounting, treasury, reporting, systems integration, and policy development—to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls.

• Oversee accounting, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting across HQ and all country offices; ensure timely, accurate
  monthly management accounts and consolidated financials.

• Ensure donor compliance and high-quality grant financial management, including budgeting, reporting, audits, and partner due diligence.

• Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations (e.g., ECHO, EU, USG, FCDO, UN agencies, foundations).

• Manage financial risk, maintain the financial risk register, and ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

• Provide governance support through Board reporting, statutory audits, and strategic engagement with auditors and financial advisors.

• Build and lead a high performing global finance team while strengthening financial literacy, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture of accountability and data-driven decision making.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CIPFA) is preferred.

• 10+ years of senior financial leadership, ideally in INGOs/international development with multi-country operations and diverse funding portfolios.

• Strong management accounting experience, including decision support analyses, scenario planning, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Demonstrable success in leading the finance function (accounting, budgeting, control, reporting) with cross-border complexity.

• Experience implementing finance/ERP systems and driving process improvements.

• In-depth knowledge of donor compliance frameworks and audit processes.

• Strong analytical skills; comfortable with financial KPIs and non-profit metrics.

• Ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences, including use of data visualization.

• Knowledge of full cost recovery methodologies.

• Excellent written and spoken English; effective communicator with senior stakeholders (SLT, Board, major funders).

• Strong skills in financial IT systems and advanced Excel, with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

• Integrity, results orientation, continuous improvement mindset, and a collaborative, service oriented style.

• Experience working with or on non-profit boards (e.g., France, UK charity/US 501(c)(3)) desirable.

• Change management leadership experience would be an advantage.

• Knowledge of France, UK Charity Commission and Companies House reporting; familiarity with US 501(c)(3) requirements would be a bonus.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.

• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

31 March 2026.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. To apply for this position, you will need to have the right to work in France.