• Position title  Finance Director, CGD Europe
• Reports to:     Managing Director, CGD Europe
• Salary:             £90,000 - £95,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
• Posting date:  10^th November 2026
• Closing date:  25^th November @ 10AM GMT

• Oversee CGDE's annual business planning and budget process in close coordination with the Managing Director, achieving clarity on priorities, resource allocation and accountability.
• Develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts; update core assumptions regularly to ensure optimal use of resources and financial balance year on year.
• Monitor staff funding coverage throughout the year; identify funding gaps early and propose solutions.
• Advise the Managing Director on financial strategy, risk, reserves and the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions.
• Oversee monthly allocations of programme staff and finalise allocations for all non-programme staff.
• Bring forward ideas to improve organisational performance, efficiency and value for money.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including monthly closings, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and expenses.
• Establish and maintain effective financial processes, policies and internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Review, interpret and present timely, accessible management accounts, dashboards and reports for the Managing Director, Programme Directors and the Board.
• Prepare and present financial papers to the Board of Trustees and Finance and Audit Committee meetings, ensuring trustees are fully apprised of actual and forecast performance.
• Oversee cash flow, banking and treasury, including management of foreign currency exposure.
• Work with CGD's Comptroller in Washington, DC on consolidated reporting, intercompany transactions, shared systems and aligned financial policies.

• Provide oversight of all CGDE contracts, including funder grants and contracts, sub-awards, consultancy agreements, supplier contracts and leases.
• Review contract terms for financial, legal and compliance risk before signature.
• Establish procedures to manage the financial requirements of all grants and contracts, including accurate recording of new awards.
• Work with the Institutional Advancement and Programme teams to develop project budgets and review all grant proposals for financial standards before submission.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reports and invoices to funders, and proper allocation and use of grant funds.
• Lead partner due diligence process, including annual expenditure verification checks.
• Lead grant and funder project audits.
• Oversee procurement, ensuring value for money and compliance with CGDE policy and funder requirements.

• Ensure CGDE meets all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements, including those of the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC (VAT, PAYE and corporation tax).
• Lead preparation of the annual accounts in line with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and manage the statutory audit.
• Finalise and submit the Annual Return to the Charity Commission.
• Keep financial policies up to date.
• Maintain the risk register for financial risks and support safeguarding, anti-fraud and anti-bribery compliance.
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, bankers, insurers and other advisers

• Serve on the CGDE senior leadership team and contribute to organisation-wide decisions.
• Line-manage finance staff and oversee external accounting and payroll providers.
• Oversee the financial systems, ensuring they are secure, fit for purpose and well used.
• Maintain effective financial reporting, controls and relationships across all of CGDE’s unrestricted and restricted financial operations.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by the Managing Director.

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or equivalent.
• At least 10 years' experience in finance, including at least 5 at senior management level in a grant-funded charity, research institute, think tank or university.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity finance and regulation, including the Charities SORP (FRS 102), Charity Commission and HMRC requirements.
• Proven experience managing a diverse portfolio of grant funding from institutional donors and foundations, including budgeting, donor reporting and audits.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms and managing contractual risk.
• Track record of building effective financial processes, controls and management reporting.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience presenting to and working with a board of trustees.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to coach and develop staff members
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct and SAP Concur.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative, diplomatic style suited to multicultural teams and a two-entity organisation.

CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.