Financial Manager (Remote)

 

Our client, a mission-driven, nonprofit organisation working internationally to deliver digital and data solutions across city systems is seeking a Financial Manager. Operating across borders, the organisation ensures sustainable, accountable use of donor funds while upholding the highest standards of financial governance. This fully remote team is committed to civic innovation and building scalable, impact-driven programs.

 

The Financial Manager (FM) will provide strategic leadership and hands-on financial management across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, the FM will oversee all aspects of financial operations including planning, forecasting, reporting, and compliance. The role plays a key part in sustaining financial health, ensuring donor accountability, and enabling strong governance frameworks.

 

This is a high-impact position for a values-led professional who combines technical financial expertise with clear communication and a collaborative approach. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first nonprofit setting and brings a continuous improvement mindset to systems, tools, and processes.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Lead day-to-day financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and bookkeeping.

 

Ensure full compliance with donor requirements, regulatory frameworks, and internal controls.

 

Manage financial aspects of grants and contracts, including risk mitigation and donor reporting.

 

Produce timely, accurate financial reports for funders in line with grant agreements.

 

Supervise an administrative staff member responsible for organisational support tasks.

 

Provide strategic financial insights to the leadership team to inform decision-making.

 

Oversee payroll, reconciliations, and financial documentation to meet audit standards.

 

Improve and maintain financial systems and tools for scalability and resilience.

 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategy with programme goals.

 

Serve as point of contact for auditors, funders, and regulatory agencies.

 

Promote financial literacy and ownership throughout the organisation.

 

Candidate Profile

 

Experience (3–5 years minimum):

 

Strong background in financial management, accounting, or bookkeeping—ideally within nonprofit or donor-funded environments.

 

Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and multi-project financial reporting.

 

Proficiency in payroll, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

 

Involvement in contract oversight and procurement finance.

 

Audit-ready record keeping and familiarity with internal control systems.

 

Exposure to risk management and compliance processes.

 

Core Competencies:

 

Nonprofit Finance: Knowledge of donor reporting standards and grant management.

 

Strategic Oversight: Ability to lead financial planning and ensure sustainable cash flow.

 

Audit & Controls: Skilled in maintaining transparent and auditable financial records.

 

Donor Finance: Experience in managing funder compliance and contract financials.

 

Process Improvement: Able to refine systems and workflows for better efficiency.

 

Data & Analysis: Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

 

Clear Communication: Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

 

Team Leadership: Experience mentoring or supervising staff in a collaborative, remote environment.

 

Cultural Fit

 

Values-driven with a high standard of ethics and accountability.

 

Eager to learn, improve, and contribute to a culture of continuous growth.

 

Motivated, resourceful, and proactive—comfortable in a fast-evolving organisation.

 

Committed to excellence in both mission and execution.