The Chief Financial Officer will play a key role on the Strategic Leadership Team of Oxfam GB, reporting to the Chief Executive. The CFO will lead a high-performing Finance, Legal, Advisory and Governance Division of 80 people, to drive financial strategy and planning, ensure strong governance arrangements across Oxfam GB, and to lead on innovative impact-related projects.
The postholder also has a matrix accountability line to Oxfam country finance teams.
You'll have:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
Previous substantial experience of working in a senior management position within a large and complex multi-disciplinary organisation
Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB, CIMA)
Experience of influencing at Board and Trustee Level
Proven ability to horizon scan and interpret national, political, financial and other developments as they impact on the finances of the organisation, ensuring a proactive approach and advising/informing Strategic Leadership Team and Board level
Ability to lead and inspire teams, engaging effectively at all levels of the organisation
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender equality, as well as commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions based on analysis of issues
Ability to deliver effective financial strategy, and build strong financial management processes and systems
High levels of integrity in line with expectations of accountancy profession
Flexfam:
Flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. The location of the role is our Oxford Head office. You will be working with Oxfam GB’s hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office
Our values and commitment to safeguarding:
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.
Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.
