Director of Finance

Role: Director of Finance

Hours: You will be required to work the hours as are necessary for the proper discharge of the duties with the notional requirement being 35 hours per working week. Work will normally be undertaken in office hours Monday to Friday but weekend and evening working will be required

Pay: 83840 - 88490 GBP gross per annum (dependent on experience)

Duration:Permanent contract

Location: Manchester UK (hybrid working available) with an expectation of up to 25% international travel to support UK-Meds international programmes governance and humanitarian operations. The postholder must be deployable and able to travel internationally at short notice where operationally required

Are you an exceptional finance leader ready to shape the future of a global humanitarian organisation

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity born of the NHS and committed for over 30 years to ensuring that everyone can access the healthcare they need when crises and disasters strike. We deploy emergency medical teams and health specialists worldwide supporting communities affected by conflict disease outbreaks and natural disasters whilst strengthening local health systems and preparedness.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Senior Management Team the Director of Finance will provide strategic leadership across UK-Meds financial stewardship sustainability governance and organisational performance. As the organisations principal financial adviser to the CEO Board of Trustees and Board Committees you will help shape UK-Meds long-term strategy and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient and well positioned to deliver its humanitarian mission.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance and colleagues across the organisation you will lead the finance function and support delivery of UK-Meds Five-Year Strategy by strengthening financial governance resilience and organisational sustainability across a complex multi-country organisation.

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial experience providing strategic financial leadership at executive level within a complex organisation. You will have a proven track record of advising CEOs Boards and Audit & Risk Committees leading organisational change and financial transformation and overseeing complex budgets diverse funding streams and robust financial governance. Experience within the humanitarian international development healthcare or wider charity sectors is essential with knowledge of institutional donor funding and grant compliance highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of one of the UKs leading humanitarian organisations helping ensure UK-Med remains financially resilient and ready to respond wherever communities need us most.

Can you help build a world prepared to help

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Director of Finance - August 2026 before applying for this role.

To apply please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Please apply below as soon as possible and no later than Monday 31st August 2026.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.