Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.
IRW is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Director of Finance and Corporate Services' to join its dynamic Finance Division. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Director of Finance and Corporate Services is responsible for leading the Finance and Corporate Services Division and actively responsible for the development and implementation of robust financial and corporate service strategies, policies, procedures and systems to ensure organisational and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Provide strategic financial leadership to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic priorities. Managing all aspects of the Finance function within the organisation, together with management of the ICT and the Facilities management. Lead and coordinate the development, planning, control, and reporting of financials assets, to enable IRW to be effective and efficient, to manage risks, and to be properly accountable to community, donors and regulators.
The successful candidate must have or be:
· Considerable experience of leading financial planning and management in a large, complex, non-profit organisation, including developing strategy and providing financial advice and reporting to Board, and managing external auditors
- Demonstrable analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills to support effective strategic thinking
- A good understanding of the principles and standards of UK and international financial reporting for non-profit organisations, and the ability to translate those into effective policies and processes to support the delivery of Islamic Relief’s mission
· A good practical understanding of the principles and practice of effective information systems planning and management, and or relevant data protection law
- Strong customer service orientation, with a track record of successful initiatives to strengthen the responsiveness of support services to the changing needs of internal customers
· Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills, with experience of guiding and influencing Directors in other divisions to make better use of financial resources, and to negotiate best allocation of financial resources to achieve priority goals
- Commitment to effective networking across the IR Family and the wider sector, with a track record of effective leadership in external networks
- Graduate with minimum 2.1 class or equivalent supported by membership of a relevant accounting/management professional body
DESIRABLE:
· Experience of planning and managing ICT, office, and/or property management services
· Experience of developing effective policies and processes for financial planning and management in a network of country offices around the world, and of the practical challenges and limitations of implementing those policies in unstable and emergency contexts
· A good understanding of current issues in INGO accountability and reporting
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit:
https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 24/08/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- criminal records check
- receipt of satisfactory references
- This post is classed as Social Media Profile Level One (Senior Ambassador) under IRW’s Personal Social Media Policy. The postholder must disclose their social media accounts and must represent IRW in an acceptable way online, in accordance with the policy.
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW 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 IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through 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 the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer