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

Do you have University Degree in Finance or Accountancy qualifications/significant demonstrated, relevant years of experience at this level with International Agencies or NGO’s ?

Do you have Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience ?

Do you have Demonstrated experience of leadership, Team management and capacity building of teams ?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam {affiliate/} is looking for Finance Manager 

JOB PURPOSE:  To manage and co-ordinate the effective and efficient implementation of financial support across the country office and in the programme. To advise on ‘best practice’ and ensure compliance, governance in all areas of financial management.  Create a team than can respond innovatively and effectively and create an enabling environment to support effectively programme delivery.

If you have any questions about the role, we'd love to hear from you.  Please e-mail us at recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk, making sure you include the job title and reference number of the role you're asking about.  Please be aware we are unable to accept CVs or applications via e-mail.  To apply, please use the "apply now" button on the right hand side of this advertisement

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:

 Experience, Knowledge & Competencies 

ESSENTIAL 

• Self-Awareness
• Sound judgement and decision making
• Listening
• Vision Setting

In addition: 

• University Degree in Finance or Accountancy qualifications/significant demonstrated, relevant years of experience at this level with International Agencies or NGO’s.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience of leadership, Team management and capacity building of teams.
• Competency in use of relevant technology systems (MS Office suite, financial accounting, and accuracy skills)                                   
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal)
• Management of budgets
• Strong influencing and networking
• Demonstrated skills in coordination with internal/external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Recommends, influences and implements improvements
• Previous experience of People soft database
• Able to coach other staff
• Good planning skills to include flexibility and adaptability
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• CMA is an advantage

Proactive in anticipating problems

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.

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.