Director of Finance, People & Culture at Womankind Worldwide

Womankind Worldwide

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 hours ago
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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 SpecificationEssential 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
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