NGO - Finance & Corporate Services Lead

10-12 Years

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Why Nexus Global Operator / Why Now

Shape the financial and corporate foundations that enable Nexus Global Operator to operate effectively
Build fit-for-purpose governance, controls and corporate services for a lean organization operating in a critical payments environment
Influence how financial resources, vendors and operating commitments are governed as the organization grows
Work directly with the CEO, Board, shareholders and external partners on decisions that matter to financial sustainability and governance
Create scalable ways of working across finance, procurement, corporate administration and outsourced services

TL;DR

Own the end-to-end finance and corporate services agenda, with direct accountability for financial control, reporting, planning and governance
Lead budgeting, forecasting, treasury and management reporting, turning financial information into clear decisions for the CEO and Board
Shape procurement and vendor governance, from sourcing and approvals through contracting, spend oversight and performance
Drive corporate administration and coordinate company secretarial, Board governance and HR administration requirements
Decide how outsourced providers are governed and challenged to deliver accurate, timely and audit-ready outcomes
Build the controls, visibility and operating discipline needed for a lean organization to scale with confidence

Why This Role Matters

Give the CEO and Board a clear, trusted view of financial performance, cash position, commitments and emerging risks
Protect the organization through strong financial controls, accounting discipline and regulatory compliance
Ensure resources are deployed deliberately by connecting budgets, workforce plans, technology costs and vendor commitments
Establish procurement and corporate governance that balances commercial speed with appropriate control
Keep Board, shareholder, audit and statutory obligations moving without creating unnecessary organizational complexity
Create a dependable corporate services backbone that allows the wider organization to focus on operating the Nexus platform

What You Will Actually Do

Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, management accounts, year-end close, statutory reporting and ledger integrity
Lead annual budgets, forecasts, scenario modelling, cash-flow planning and financial assessments for strategic decisions
Build and maintain financial controls, policies and audit readiness, and drive findings through to sustainable closure
Shape procurement governance across sourcing, vendor due diligence, approvals, contracts, purchasing, invoice controls and financial commitments
Lead corporate administration and outsourced service delivery across facilities, insurance, payroll, benefits, employee administration and general support
Coordinate the external Company Secretary and drive Board and Committee calendars, papers, resolutions, statutory filings, governance records and action closure

Examples of This Role in Practice

The CEO is considering a significant technology commitment: model the financial scenarios, test affordability and cash impact, surface the trade-offs and provide a clear recommendation
A business team needs to appoint a strategic vendor quickly: decide the appropriate procurement route, ensure proportionate due diligence and commercial challenge, and maintain approval discipline
Month-end results reveal expenditure running ahead of plan: identify the drivers, challenge accountable owners and determine the actions required to protect the annual outlook
An audit identifies weaknesses in a key financial control: establish the root cause, agree practical remediation and drive the issue to evidenced closure
A Board meeting requires decisions across budget, contracts and governance matters: coordinate decision-ready papers, maintain controlled circulation and ensure resolutions and actions are tracked to closure
An outsourced finance, HR or corporate services provider is under-delivering: challenge performance against agreed outcomes and decide whether processes, service levels or delivery arrangements need to change

What Will Help You Succeed

10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years owning financial control or finance leadership outcomes
A degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, together with a professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA
Strong judgment across financial governance, budgeting, treasury, audit, risk, commercial decisions and Board reporting
Experience building financial control frameworks and working directly with Boards, auditors, regulators and senior stakeholders
Ability to govern procurement, contracts, corporate administration and company secretarial coordination alongside core finance responsibilities
Experience in payments, financial services, fintech or infrastructure environments, particularly start-up, scale-up or outsourced operating models, will strengthen your fit