Finance Business Partner - UK RAI Programmes (NGO)

TL;DR

Finance Business Partner (NGO): Leading financial management for the UK RAI programme with an accent on strategic financial insight, budget monitoring, and donor compliance. Focus on developing multi-year financial models, managing grant lifecycles, and integrating AI tools to improve financial efficiency.

Location: London, UK. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £55,000/yr

Company

The hirify.global (IRC) is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations, responding to global crises to restore health, safety, and economic wellbeing.

What you will do

• Lead financial management for the RAI programme, providing strategic insights and scenario modelling to inform programme decisions.
• Develop and manage multi-year budget frameworks and funding strategies to ensure portfolio sustainability and growth.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, monthly management accounts, and Budget vs Actual reports for grants and contracts.
• Oversee the full grant cycle, from reviewing funding opportunities and pricing to closure and audit readiness.
• Line manage and develop the Programme Finance Officer, overseeing workload distribution and professional growth.
• Maintain internal financial controls and manage the programme-level financial risk register in collaboration with senior management.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Strong experience in charity finance, specifically in budgeting and donor financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling and complex data analysis.
• Proven experience in grants and contract management for donor-funded projects.
• Experience in line managing or supervising staff.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with contract pricing and local authority funding.
• Interest in integrating AI tools for financial analysis and process improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment focused on critical reflection and power sharing.
• Flexible hours where possible to support work-life balance.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave and pay.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups and refugees.

Hiring process

• Online assessment.
• First round online panel interview.
• Second round panel interview.