Finance Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a Finance Manager to deliver financial and compliance services, enabling the organisation to successfully deliver of high-quality programmes across the countries in which we work.

Job description

Our finance colleagues are located across WFD’s regional and country offices, supporting programmes and operations in roles ranging from Finance Officers and Finance Managers to Finance Business Partners and Strategic Finance Heads.

The team brings together a wealth of experience, expertise and perspectives, to create a dynamic and highly capable finance service. This is reflected in our Global Finance Recognition Scheme, which celebrates colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles, recognising outstanding contributions, exceptional collaboration and achievements that make a lasting impact across WFD.

Working with the Head of Strategic Finance and managing two Finance Officers the Finance Manager will provide leadership across three key areas:

Finance Operations

• Lead and oversee accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Manage treasury, banking and payroll processes.
• Ensure robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations.
• Drive efficiency, accuracy and continuous improvement across finance operations.

Controls, Compliance and Safeguarding

• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure strong financial controls and reporting.
• Support audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee fraud prevention measures and compliance with relevant regulations.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Act as the lead for the organisation's finance system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Champion system enhancements and finance process improvements.
• Support colleagues in the effective use of finance systems and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and management information.

Person specification

We are looking for someone with a Finance Operational Manager or Finance Manager background.

It is essential you have the following.

• Qualified or part-qualified - ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent. Or proven experience in financial accounting and operational finance management.
• Experience overseeing a finance function, including payables, receivables, cash, banking, and key financial controls.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, statutory compliance, and audit support.
• International payments and/or finance operations supporting international activity experience.
• Experience using financial accounting systems (such as Business Central),
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proven experience managing, developing, and leading staff.
• Risk identification and control management experience.
• Ability to collaborate with auditors and colleagues.
• Effective judgement, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting non-finance colleagues.
• Organised and solutions-focused approach to working.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £47,600, Westminster Foundation for Democracy contributes £13,789 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Applications are via CV and Cover Letter, which are received via our online application system.www.wfd.org/careers.​

Your application should represent your skills and personal experiences accurately and authentically, AI assisted applications will not be acceptable.

This vacancy will close on 23rd November 2026

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@wfd.org
• Email : recruitment@wfd.org

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@wfd.org

Further information

recruitment@wfd.org