The Role
As the ODI Global Chief Financial Officer in this one-year, fixed-term maternity cover contract, you will lead and be accountable for the financial management of ODI Global and its affiliate entities and for ODI Global’s programme management unit. You will lead the development and performance of financial and operational strategies that enable long-term financial sustainability and the efficient operations of the ODI Global Network and advise the Chief Executive and Board on these strategies.
The CFO is a member of ODI Global’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contributes to the organisation’s overall leadership, strategic direction, policy development and decision-making, including as it relates to the affiliate entities. You will also contribute to ODI’s overall thought leadership, policy influence, strategic relationship building and representation externally.
You will be the lead SLT member in relationship with the Finance Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) of the ODI Global board, and through this relationship, you will provide assurance to the Board of the financial health and resilience of ODI Global and the affiliate entities as necessary.
As well as overseeing Finance and Programme Management teams, totalling approximately 50 staff and led by four senior managers, the role includes supervising, developing, supporting and guiding these staff, including ensuring that the teams have appropriate capabilities and are performin...