Associate Director of Finance

Overview

Provide excellent financial management support for humanitarian responses.

You have:

• Proven senior financial management experience in the charitable sector.
• Recognized accounting qualification.
• Experience in leading a finance function in a medium size charity.

Are you an experienced Finance professional with a solid background in humanitarian responses?

• Hours: Full-time

• Remuneration: £52,000 gross annual

• Duration: Permanent

• Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with some home working

Visa sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates for this role, subject to the relevant Home Office immigration requirements and regulations.

UK-Med is a humanitarian INGO that has been responding to disasters and health emergencies for more than 20 years. We train medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.

We are recruiting a skilled Associate Director of Finance to join our HQ team to provide excellent financial management support for making sure that UK-Med meets financial and legal obligations. Our medical teams respond to disasters around the world and we work with local emergency teams to build their resilience to future threats. Our work has never been more vital, with disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe. Can you help build a world prepared to help?

The successful candidate will join a small and friendly finance function playing a key role supporting every aspect of the charity’s work by providing effective financial management support. You will bring experience of leading a finance function in a medium size charity. You will have recognized accounting qualification with proven practical experience of senior financial management in the charitable sector.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Associate Director of Finance - June 2023 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 30 June 2023

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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