Head of Global Programme Finance

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Cheadle
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Financial Management Financial Compliance Project Accounting Budget Development Financial Reporting Accounting Systems Donor Financial Compliance ERP/system implementation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Global Programme Finance

Here at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Global Programme Finance to join our team based inCheadleor Birmingham, UK.The role requires you to be in the office full time. You will join us on a permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary**.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Head of Global Programme Finance:

  • Strategic Leadership & Financial Management
  • Finance and Compliance Management
  • Systems and Financial Transformation
  • Business Partner and cross collaboration
  • Team Leadership and Capacity Building
  • Contribution to programme efficiencies
  • Operational excellence & Process improvement

What we’re looking for in our Head of Global Programme Finance:

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
  • Project qualifications [e.g. Lean six Sigma, Prince, Scrum]
  • 10+ years’ post-qualification experience with significant leadership roles.
  • Strong background in financial oversight of international operations, ideally within INGOs or complex federated structures.
  • Advanced experience in ERP/system implementation.
  • Deep understanding of donor financial compliance, project accounting, and cross-border finance operations.
  • Demonstrable experience of budget development, accounting principles, financial reporting, accounting systems, and financial administration.
  • Usage of Office 365.
  • Adept with Accounting Software
  • Fluent in English is essential. Additional languages such as Arabic, Spanish and French are desirable

This would be an ideal role for an Head of Global Programme Finance looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become ourHead of Global Programme Finance – we would love to hear from you.

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