Programme Finance Officer

A respected and mission-driven international development and humanitarian charity is seeking a

Programme Finance Officer

to join their dynamic finance team on a fixed-term contract for one year. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to play a pivotal part in supporting diverse, high-impact programmes worldwide.

It would suit a finance professional with international NGO experience who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working across both humanitarian response and development programming. It is a largely remote role, with the option to work from a Central London office and one day a month in London required for departmental meetings.

About the RoleAs a

Programme Finance Officer , you will provide critical financial expertise across a diverse portfolio of grants and contracts, supporting both emergency response and longer-term development initiatives. You will work closely with colleagues in London and Country Offices, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in donor-funded programme delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Proposal and Bid Development:

Advising on cost recovery, risk costing, donor compliance, exchange rates, and taxation; preparing UK-based cost inputs and developing detailed budgets.

Programme Delivery Support:

Assisting Country Offices with budget creation, monitoring spend (burn rates, KPIs, foreign exchange), and guiding award start-up through to close-out.

Donor and Organisational Reporting:

Producing donor-ready financial reports, supporting donor audits, and contributing to organisational reporting on matched funding, disallowances, and pipeline tracking.

Process and Systems:

Designing/adapting Excel-based financial templates, supporting adoption of PS Financials (with training provided), and liaising with Country Offices using SAP.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Building strong relationships across international teams, contributing to cross-departmental initiatives, and confidently managing consortium negotiations.

What We\''re Looking ForThe ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical skill, adaptability, and confidence. Specifically, you will:

Be part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or hold equivalent finance qualifications, with a sound knowledge of accounting principles.

Have experience in budgeting, donor reporting, and proposal development within an international NGO or charity.

Demonstrate familiarity with donor compliance (FCDO, EU, UN, and commercial contract frameworks).

Be proficient in Excel (advanced skills highly desirable), with the ability to adapt and design templates efficiently.

Possess excellent communication skills, able to work across diverse, international teams and confidently push back in negotiations when required.

Thrive under pressure and remain calm during rapid-turnaround funding bids (e.g., 72-hour emergency fund applications).

We welcome applications from candidates without an international NGO background, provided bring strong adaptability, the right knowledge base, and a willingness to learn ..... full job details .....