International Finance Director

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This is an amazing opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church.

Why Barnabas Aid?

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders.

What will you be doing:

The Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health and strategy of the Barnabas Aid family globally, ensuring that all financial activities align with our mission and values. Reporting directly to the Chief Support Officer (CSO), the Finance Director will lead the finance team and work closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of non-profit and charitable financial management, compliance, and funding. The Finance Director will be part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Financial Strategy and Leadership

    • Develop and execute the financial strategy to support the charity's mission and goals.
    • Provide strategic financial insights to the CSO, CEO, Regional Directors, and Trustees/Board of Directors.
    • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

  • Financial Reporting and Compliance

    • Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and analysis for senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.
    • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
    • Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and returns.
    • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT reverse charges and applicable business/non-business VAT recovery rules.
    • Oversee the preparation and management of audits, liaising with external auditors.

  • Budget Management and Control

    • Oversee the annual budgeting process and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
    • Monitor financial performance against budgets, providing analysis and insights to drive financial efficiency.
    • Implement and maintain robust financial controls and risk management practices over all expenditure within the organisation.
    • Funding and Resource Management

  • Undertake cash flow monitoring and projections.

    • Ensure compliance with donor funding requirements and reporting.
    • Oversee the management of funds, including restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation and usage.
    • Prepare reporting on funding sources for Trustees, Projects Department including trends to enhance and ensure financial sustainability.

  • Team Leadership and Development

    • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
    • Foster a collaborative working environment that supports professional growth and development.
    • Ensure continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

  • Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

    • Work closely with the CSO, CEO, Regional Directors, and other senior leaders to support strategic initiatives.
    • Represent the finance function in external and internal meetings, promoting financial transparency and stewardship.
    • Engage with stakeholders, including donors, partners and Country Trustees/Boards, to communicate financial strategies and results.
    • Undertake at least one Church outreach on behalf of the Charity each year.
    • Visit and undertake an audit of at least one project each year.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our HR team at our Headquarters in Swindon. This is an office-based role. Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Aid’s ethos, statement of faith and aims, and have the right to work in the UK.

There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

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To apply, please fill in the online form below or send your CV and the application form to recruitment@barnabasaid.org

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