Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead strategic financial and HR planning in collaboration with Co-CEOs and Finance & Resources Committee

Drive implementation of Strategy 2030 particularly those strategies pertaining to Womankind’s goals to value our team and decolonise our practice

Support assessment of funding landscape and sustainable financing strategies

Ensure effective 3-year rolling budgeting and planning cycles

Lead change initiatives with empathy and clarity, ensuring transparent communication and strong stakeholder engagement

Team Management & Development

Line manage Finance & Resources team (3 direct reports)

Provide coaching, supervision, and development support through regular 1-2-1s and appraisals

Build team capacity through systems review and process improvement

Deliver core guidance and training to staff and trustees

Develop team workplans through participatory collaboration

Financial Management

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes

Approve payroll and pensions, ensuring compliance with HMRC, KRA, and other tax authorities

Ensure consistent quality and delivery of finance processes (internal and external)

Maintain internal controls to protect assets and prevent fraud

Provide guidance on cost recovery, taxes, and accounting policies

People, Culture and Wellbeing Oversight

Strategic development of, and review of Human Resource management, policies and processes for staff in UK and Kenya

Shape and model a feminist, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture that aligns with Womankind’s values

Oversee design and implementation of a wellbeing strategy that supports physical, mental, and emotional health.

Oversee recruitment, development, and retention strategies, including succession planning and performance management

Serve as Senior Safeguarding Lead

Collaborate with Union on policy development and compliance

Own the end-to-end engagement strategy—from onboarding and growth to recognition and offboarding.

Analyse engagement data and act on insights to continuously improve employee motivation, culture and performance.

Resources

Oversight of our offices in the UK and Kenya, currently shared office space

Oversee the provision of IT working with our outsource partner to ensure the core infrastructure meets our requirements

Compliance & Governance

Act as Company Secretary to Board of Trustees

Ensure compliance with UK charity requirements and with Kenyan law and regulatory frameworks following registration

Lead annual audit and statutory accounts production in the UK and Kenya

Manage relationships with external auditors and financial stakeholders

Oversee grant management and compliance processes

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Qualification: Full, recognised accounting qualification

Leadership: Proven track record delivering strategic plans as part of senior leadership team

Experience: Significant experience leading finance and HR functions

International: Experience working across multiple jurisdictions

Charity Sector: Understanding of charity governance, SORP accounting, and charity financing

Management: Strong staff management and development experience

Communication: Ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiences

Governance: Experience working with and being accountable to Board of Trustees