Chief Finance Officer

About GAIN

GAIN, a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002, is at the forefront of transforming food systems to improve nutrition for vulnerable populations. Our ambitious strategy aims to enhance access to nutritious foods for 1.5 billion people and drive positive change in 12 countries by 2027.

The Role

As CFO, you will be a key member of our Strategic Management Team, providing financial leadership to support GAIN’s mission. You will oversee strategic financial planning, corporate finance, budgeting, reporting, and risk management, ensuring compliance with global standards and donor requirements. This role can be based in London, Nairobi (Kenya), or New Delhi (India).

Key Responsibilities

•  Provide strategic financial leadership and expert analysis.
•  Manage corporate finance activities and ensure robust financial systems.
•  Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and transparency.
• Ensure compliance, manage risks, and maintain strong financial controls.

Your Profile

You are a seasoned finance professional with a recognised qualification (e.g., ACA, FCA, CPA) and extensive experience in strategic financial management within complex, global organisations. You possess strong leadership skills, deep regulatory knowledge, and expertise in donor and project funding, FOREX, and cash optimisation.

Why Join GAIN?

This is your chance to lead the financial strategy of a respected organisation making a global impact. You will be part of GAIN’s C-suite, contributing to strategic decisions and driving positive change. If you are passionate about improving global nutrition and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

Location: London, Nairobi (Kenya), or New Delhi (India).

For more information about GAIN, our work, and the impact we are making, please visit our website.

To apply, please go to our website and follow the links to Careers at GAIN.

For enquiries about the role, please contact cforecruitment@gainhealth.org