Director of Finance & Administration
Our client, a respected international NGO delivering training and community infrastructure across Zambia, seeks to appoint an exceptional Director of Finance & Administration to lead its finance and support functions and strengthen long‑term organisational sustainability.
This is a senior, SMT‑level leadership role, central to the organisation’s future success. The successful candidate will ensure the Senior Management Team is fully briefed to make timely, informed decisions on programme direction, cash flow, funding requirements, and reserves management. They will build on strong existing foundations sound financial systems, monthly management accounts, robust budgeting and forecasting processes, and established full‑cost‑recovery models while further strengthening and extending the function in alignment with UK Charity law and Zambia laws.
Key Responsibilities
Financial strategy and sustainability
- Develop financial strategies that support organisational priorities, long-term financial sustainability and organisational resilience.
- Prepare cash flow and reserves forecasts, and advise the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Management Team, and trustees on the decisions arising from them.
- Model the financial implications of new programmes, partnerships, and social enterprise activity.
Financial planning, reporting, and compliance
- Hold overall responsi
