CFO/Global Director of Finance

Core responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership over financial operations and restrictions management to ensure a strong, sustainable cash position across all countries
• Design and build lean financial systems and processes tailored to match the product stage and business model of each program model
• Define and prioritize key financial metrics and implement actionable systems that translate complex financial data into clear, strategic insights
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting for proposals, and deliver reliable, transparent financial reporting to funders and the board

This role creates positive change by building the financial infrastructure needed to scale youth employment solutions across Africa, ensuring resources are used efficiently to transform the lives of millions of youth through education and skills training.

Required skills and experience:

• 6-10 years of strategic leadership experience, including oversight over strategic finance and operational systems
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with global leaders
• Strategic problem-solving and problem ownership orientation
• Ability to apply financial modeling and simplicity in solution design to build lean finance systems that align with the organization's strategy

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on market factors and commensurate with experience
• Benefits aligned with country of hire (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda) typically including medical and travel insurance
• Learning & growth opportunities, flexibility on work hours when needed and hybrid work
• Paid leave plus one week of office closure over the December holidays
• Vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team