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

The Role:

Join Oxfam in a pivotal role leading the delivery of strategic finance transformation initiatives that strengthen our financial reporting, accounting, governance and control environment. As Finance Programme Lead, you will work closely with the Deputy CFO and stakeholders across the organisation to shape and deliver a portfolio of high-impact change programmes, translating strategic priorities into clear plans, governance frameworks and measurable outcomes.

This hands-on role will oversee complex, interdependent workstreams spanning finance processes, policies, controls, data, systems and ways of working, ensuring changes are effectively implemented, adopted and sustained. An initial priority will be leading the delivery of the Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual (FRAM) programme, driving improvements to end-to-end reporting and accounting processes, policy and control frameworks, systems, data and organisational capability. As the portfolio evolves, you will play a key role in enabling continuous improvement and supporting Oxfam's broader organisational objectives.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Qualified Accountant, or equivalent senior-level Finance expertise gained through substantial relevant experience. 
• Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional Finance transformation, improvement or change programmes from mobilisation through implementation and benefits realisation. 
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting processes, including month-end, year-end, accounting policies, risk and internal control. 
• Experience designing and implementing future-state finance processes, procedures, controls, service standards and operating-model improvements. 
• Experience developing business cases, appraising options and defining measurable financial and non-financial benefits. 
• Experience working with Finance systems, data, workflow or automation changes, including requirements, testing, implementation and transition considerations. 
• Proven ability to advise and influence executive and senior leaders, navigate competing priorities and secure decisions, resources and ownership. 
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify systemic issues and translate findings into clear, prioritised and practical recommendations. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise, decision-focused reporting to senior governance forums. 
• Strategic judgement, systems thinking, resilience, self-awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe 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.  We think this role would work particularly well as a part-time schedule, with a minimum of 21 hours per week.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

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 through 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 the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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 international confederation of 21 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.