Who We Are CV (Christian Vision) is a global organisation that exists to introduce people to Jesus and encourage them to become his true followers. Evangelism is at the heart of all we do at CV, bringing the gospel to people around the world in both physical and digital realms. If you are passionate about sharing the gospel and motivated by a desire to create meaningful change at scale, CV offers a unique mission‑driven opportunity to join a team harnessing innovation and navigating new frontiers within evangelism. Job Overview The Head of Finance is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across CV’s global finance function, ensuring excellence in financial management, reporting, compliance, and planning. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance, this role oversees all core financial pillars — operational finance, internal and external reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and ERP systems. The role provides strategic guidance to regional hubs and global leadership, ensuring CV’s financial resources are stewarded wisely, risks are managed effectively, and systems are optimised to support decision‑making and growth. Working closely with trustees, board committees, and senior leaders, the Head of Finance ensures the organisation’s financial framework remains robust, scalable, and mission‑focused. By leading a global team and strengthening CV’s financial infrastructure, this role enables the organisation to advance the gospel with integrity, accountability, and long‑term sustainability. Specific Responsibilities Provide global leadership across CV’s Finance function, setting vision, priorities, and performance standards aligned with organisational strategy. Oversee financial operations across all hubs, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliations, payroll support, and business services. Lead internal financial reporting for trustees, board committees, and senior stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness. Oversee statutory and tax reporting globally, including external audits and compliance with regulatory and governance requirements. Direct annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and effective resource allocation. Manage global liquidity, treasury, and investment strategies, ensuring financial sustainability and effective stewardship of resources. Lead the development, monitoring, and improvement of financial controls and risk management frameworks. Serve as Business Owner for the NetSuite ERP system, driving finance system innovation and digital transformation projects in partnership with ICT. Develop and maintain global finance policies, procedures, and reporting standards to ensure consistency across all regions. Build, mentor, and support a high‑performing global finance team, fostering professional development and cross‑functional collaboration. Partner with the Director of Finance & Governance on audit, risk, and compliance matters, providing insight and recommendations to leadership and trustees. Lead or contribute to strategic projects, mergers, or initiatives that enhance CV’s global financial capability and operational efficiency. Promote a culture of financial excellence, accountability, and transparency that supports CV’s mission and values. As part of a global organisation, you will be required to collaborate across time zones, which may involve out‑of‑hours availability from time to time. General Responsibilities Actively pursue personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Contribute positively to our team culture by upholding CV’s values in attitude and action. Comply with all CV policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all matters. Engage fully in staff and team meetings, collaboration, and communication. Commit to continuous learning and development as needed for the role. Foster respectful, clear, and constructive communication across all interactions. A practising Christian in full agreement with the CV Statement of Faith. Actively involved in a local church or Christian faith community. Committed to living according to biblical values. Skills, Experience, And Education Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. 10+ years’ experience in senior finance leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a global or multi‑entity organisation. Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams across multiple regions and disciplines. Strong expertise in financial strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. Demonstrated success in treasury, investment, and cashflow management within complex, multi‑currency environments. Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) and financial reporting tools; experience leading system implementation or improvement projects. Skilled communicator with the ability to influence board and executive‑level decision‑making. Experience in charitable, mission, or not‑for‑profit sectors (desirable). Deep alignment with CV’s mission, values, and commitment to the Great Commission. #J-18808-Ljbffr