Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Business, Finance, and Operations

About this role

This role is for PATH, a global health NGO, and seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations from Abuja. The CFO will serve as a senior financial partner to major funders, oversee finance, IT and continuous improvement, and work with the board in a volatile funding environment.

What you would do

• Lead Finance, IT and Continuous Improvement as an integrated agenda
• Develop and manage a resilient financial model with scenario planning and reserves
• Act as primary financial counterpart to major funders, including the Gates Foundation and USG agencies
• Ensure compliance and audit performance across US federal requirements and foundations
• Provide forward-looking risk reporting, liquidity and reserves visibility to the Board
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed finance team across regions and countries

What they are asking for

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership in complex international organisations
• Experience with US regulatory environment for international NGOs (501(c)(3), Form 990, 2 CFR 200, audits)
• Direct experience with major global health funders and their reporting expectations
• Proven track record leading finance through transformation or major funding shifts
• Experience partnering with Boards and audit committees and communicating complex finances clearly
• Experience leading large, globally dispersed teams

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