Head of Finance & Operations — Uganda

The role

The Head of Finance & Operations will own end-to-end financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for the country. They will also oversee operations, procurement, field logistics, compliance, and team leadership.

What you will do

• Own country financial operations including transaction processing, payroll, cash management, and month-end close.
• Deliver accurate management accounts and variance analysis to the Managing Director and Global Finance.
• Manage cash flow and foreign exchange exposure.
• Run the annual and periodic budgeting cycle.
• Partner with budget holders to support spend decisions.
• Produce accurate donor financial reports.
• Oversee the Operations and Procurement Manager regarding office administration, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure procurement is competitive, documented, and compliant.
• Oversee field logistics including transport, warehousing, and distribution.
• Maintain the internal control framework and lead external, donor, or statutory audits.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance and procurement experience
• 3+ years managing people
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) or an equivalent combination of qualification and experience
• Demonstrated ownership of a full finance cycle: month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, and external audit
• Experience with donor-funded, multi-currency operations, including donor financial reporting and grant compliance
• Exposure to operations, procurement or supply chain management, or clear evidence of the judgment to take it on
• Strong systems orientation with accounting and ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate well in complex and fast-changing environments
• Passion for Educate!'s mission

Nice to have

• experience managing other managers is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Vibrant, mission-driven environment
• Supportive and fun team
• Flexibility—hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Competitive benefits based on location
• Learning & growth opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates must successfully complete standard background verification and safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards

About the company

Educate! is East Africa’s largest employment and youth skills provider. They prepare youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive through school subjects and livelihood boot camps.