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, budget development for proposals, and external reporting to funders and the board

This role builds and manages organizational infrastructure to ensure peak performance against ambitious impact objectives, directly contributing to scalable youth employment solutions that unlock the potential of Africa's youngest continent.

Required qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred
• 5-10 years of finance leadership experience including budgeting, accounting, and researching
• High integrity, trustworthiness, and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong reporting skills for clear communication with external funders and the Board
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with global leaders
• Ability to apply financial modeling and simplicity in solution design

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on market factors and commensurate with experience
• 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 December holidays
• Vibrant, mission-driven environment with supportive team

Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today's economy through employment-focused education programs and livelihood boot camps, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women. They are the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.