Finance Business Partner

Altum Consulting is pleased to be partnering with a leading global philanthropic foundation in its search for a Finance and Operations Business Partner to join its team in London on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Established to advance gender equality, the organisation works to ensure women and girls are free to shape their own destinies. Through partnerships with nonprofits, international organisations and social enterprises, it addresses the intersecting inequalities faced by women and girls globally, supporting long-term, systemic change. Its work is underpinned by strong values of collaboration, humility, trust and a commitment to lasting impact.

This is a highly influential role, supporting both a global programme portfolio and regional programmes across Africa and the Middle East. The Finance and Operations Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to programme teams, driving operational excellence, strengthening financial and risk management, and ensuring the effective deployment of resources in line with the organisation's mission.

Reporting into senior programme leadership, with a matrix line to global finance, this London-based role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute directly to impactful, international initiatives.

Duties include:

• Acting as a strategic partner to programme teams, providing financial insight, analysis and operational guidance across the full grant lifecycle

• Supporting due diligence processes, including financial, legal and compliance assessments of prospective partners

• Reviewing grant budgets and proposals, ensuring alignment and identifying potential risks

• Monitoring grant performance, analysing variances and supporting programme teams with budget adjustments and risk mitigation

• Leading regional budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning in line with global frameworks

• Delivering financial reporting, analysis and presentations to support senior decision-making

• Maintaining oversight of regional risk registers and supporting effective risk management practices

• Ensuring smooth financial and operational processes, including payments, reporting timelines and compliance requirements

• Acting as a key liaison between regional teams and central finance, supporting audits, systems and policy implementation

• Contributing to continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working across the organisation

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in a grant-making or charity environment

• Bring strong Finance Business Partnering experience, with the ability to influence and support non-finance stakeholders

• Have experience working across international or complex regulatory environments

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Be confident communicating complex financial information in a clear and accessible way

• Have experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and risk management processes

• Bring a proactive, service-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Show a genuine interest in gender equality and the organisation's mission

• Have strong relationship-building skills and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment

This organisation offers the opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a purpose-driven environment, working at the forefront of global efforts to advance equality for women and girls. You will join a collaborative, values-led team during an exciting period of growth and evolution.