Global Schools Forum Seeks Director of Finance: Remote Job | Salary Up to £86,320 | Apply by 5 Nov 2026
Overview
Global Schools Forum is hiring a Director of Finance to deliver strategic financial leadership, direct financial management, and oversee grant compliance, governance, and operational systems. The appointee will sit on the Senior Management Team, provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Board, supervise the finance and grants compliance functions, and manage direct reports including the Finance Manager and Grants and Compliance Associate. This position is a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with an expectation of extension, structured as a fully remote role open to eligible candidates in the United Kingdom and the Global South. Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
Who can apply
Applications are open to experienced finance professionals residing in the United Kingdom and eligible Global South locations, with a preference for individuals based within the GMT-2 to GMT+5:30 time zones. All candidates must possess the legal right to work in their country of residence, as the organisation does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine commitment to the mission, values, and inclusive approach of Global Schools Forum.
What you get
The compensation is determined by location-based salary bands reflecting local market conditions. Annual salary packages consist of £80,080 to £86,320 in the United Kingdom, £60,060 to £64,740 in Kenya, and INR 7,095,922 to INR 7,645,157 in India, with the packages for Kenya and India including health insurance. Additional employee benefits comprise 35 fully flexible holiday days, family-friendly policies, an employee pension scheme, a co-working space allowance, a personal learning and development budget, volunteer leave, access to network events and the iHasco learning platform, and an annual in-person team retreat.
Requirements
Applicants must be financially qualified senior leaders with substantial background in finance and grant management, ideally gained within a charity or nonprofit organisation. Candidates need to show strong capabilities in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, restricted funding, donor compliance, audits, financial controls, risk management, and due diligence. Additional requirements include experience leading teams in a global setting, collaborating with programme teams, preparing board-level materials, communicating analytically, and overseeing technology arrangements alongside external IT providers. Advantageous qualifications encompass experience with low- and middle-income country organisations, international payroll, multi-currency accounting, charity regulations in the UK or Kenya, and organisational artificial intelligence adoption.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit their application through the designated recruitment portal. The application submission requires an up-to-date curriculum vitae alongside a supporting statement of no more than two pages detailing how the applicant's skills and experience satisfy the requirements of the role.
Key dates
The application deadline is 5 November 2026.