Global Financial Controller (12-Month Maternity Cover) – Save the Children International

Location: Remote – Any approved Save the Children International office
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (August 2025 – August 2026)
Application Deadline: 16 July 2025, 23:59 UTC
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Travel Requirement: Up to 10%
Budget Responsibility: $1.8 million
Team Size Managed: 16

Role Overview

Save the Children International is seeking an experienced Global Financial Controller to lead financial reporting and audit oversight during a 12-month maternity cover. This is a critical role supporting the organisation’s integrity, ensuring compliance with financial and donor standards, and managing financial risks across global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statutory financial reporting and annual audit across SCI

• Ensure robust internal financial control frameworks globally

• Build and implement global financial policies that comply with UK, Swiss, and other jurisdictions’ standards

• Lead SCI’s external audit with KPMG and support 100s of donor audits annually

• Own and maintain SCI’s Scheme of Delegation and financial data model

• Develop and manage tax strategy, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions

• Collaborate with Transformation and IT teams to align systems with reporting and control needs

• Provide high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership and the Board

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

• Extensive experience in global financial reporting and auditing

• Strong knowledge of charity SORP, IFRS/GAAP, and regulatory frameworks

• Proven team leadership in a large, multicultural environment

• Familiarity with complex financial systems and change management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and talent development

Additional Information

• Time Zone Requirement: Must be located within UTC ±3 hours

• Right to Work: Candidates must have the legal right to work in their location

• Language: Fluency in English required

About Save the Children

Save the Children is the world’s leading children’s charity, working in 116 countries to save lives, fight for rights, and help children reach their full potential. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.

Application Process:
Submit your CV and a cover letter through the official job listing before the deadline. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.