Regional Finance Director

Role overview

This is a senior regional finance leadership position based in Ireland, offered through a partner employer that handles applications and the subsequent hiring process. The role is focused on strengthening finance strategy, governance, and operational performance across a complex international portfolio.

You will provide direction to regional finance teams, reinforce financial controls and compliance, and help ensure resources are managed effectively. The position blends high-level financial leadership with hands-on support for multi-country operations, donor-funded programs, and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with senior leaders, finance professionals, and operational teams, you will help improve decision-making through reliable financial analysis and reporting. The role also includes building stronger finance functions, developing team capability, and driving ongoing improvements in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for regional financial management and ensure alignment with organizational policies, internal procedures, and donor obligations.
• Work with finance leaders and regional stakeholders to improve financial practices, streamline operations, and support program delivery.
• Track regional financial performance, spot risks and opportunities, and create mitigation plans that support stronger financial health.
• Oversee accounting activity across the region, maintaining effective controls, accurate reporting, timely reconciliations, and compliance with financial standards.
• Support country teams with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis to improve resource allocation and program impact.
• Review audits, financial reports, and compliance findings, and help implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.
• Advise on donor regulations, financial policies, and compliance matters, especially in complex international funding settings.
• Contribute to proposal development, budget review, cost analysis, and the financial side of business development work.
• Provide senior leadership with financial insight, risk assessment, and practical recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop regional finance team members to improve capability and performance.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, training, and capacity building across finance and operational teams.
• Support rollout of new finance processes, systems, and strategic initiatives across the region.
• Travel periodically to country offices and field locations to provide oversight, support, and capability building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree, CPA, or similar professional certification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of progressive international finance management experience, ideally in international development, humanitarian, or nonprofit settings.
• Background in managing multi-country financial operations, compliance systems, and donor-funded projects.
• Strong working knowledge of financial controls, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience with major donor rules, including US Government and European Union funding requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across different geographies and cultures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Comfort working in complex, fast-moving, and evolving environments, including emergency or field-based contexts.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and explain insights clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory; other regional languages are a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility to operate from locations aligned to regional time zones.
• Opportunity to lead finance strategy and operations across a varied international portfolio.
• Chance to contribute to programs and initiatives with meaningful global impact.
• Access to ongoing learning, development, and capacity-building opportunities.
• Collaborative environment with international finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to coach and develop finance professionals across multiple regions.
• Exposure to complex finance systems, global partnerships, and large-scale operational challenges.
• Supportive culture centered on inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
• Travel opportunities to support regional programs and strengthen field operations.

Additional information

This role is listed on behalf of a partner organization, and that employer manages all applications and next steps. The hiring partner also uses an AI-supported matching process to review applications fairly and efficiently against the role’s core requirements. The shortlist is shared directly with the hiring company, while the final hiring decisions and follow-up steps are handled by the company’s internal team.

Data privacy notice

By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that personal data will be processed to assess candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Candidates may exercise their rights to access, rectify, erase, or object at any time.

AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, including application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and identification of potential inconsistencies or verification signals in submitted materials. These tools assist recruitment staff but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants can request more information about how their data is processed by contacting the team.