Chief Financial Officer (1298)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have previous substantial experience of working in a senior management position within a large and complex multi-disciplinary organization?

Are you a Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB, CIMA)?

Do you have experience of influencing at Board and Trustee Level?

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

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.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages setting out your suitability for the role.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team (recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk). If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.