For 50 years, we’ve been campaigning for human rights wherever justice, freedom and truth are denied. We’ve reshaped policies, challenged governments and taken corporations to task. In doing so, we’ve changed thousands of lives for the better. The Finance department of the International Secretariat (IS) is accountable for €300m of annual global funds raised for human rights work across the world. It plays a pivotal role, maximising the effectiveness of Amnesty’s funding to further the cause of improving global human rights.

About the role :

You will support Amnesty International achieving its growth ambitions by being the lead finance person responsible for income related matters.

This includes consolidating and analysing financial information of Amnesty International national entities in order to prepare, report and effectively manage the income budget of the International Secretariat, long term forecasts and associated risks.

You will business partner closely with fundraising stakeholders in order to achieve value for money in the allocation of fundraising grants across Amnesty International entities from its central investments pot, as well as support our fundraising colleagues with the development, implementation and delivery of restricted income strategies.

As required, you will also lead on negotiations with AI national entities when reviews to the Amnesty International internal distribution funding model are required

In addition you will support the delivery of key projects to achieve the ‘One Financial Amnesty’ strategy – aiming to ensure global resources are allocated to support the strategy and continuing financial viability of the movement.

Finally, you will help maintain a high-performing and committed team culture and be responsible for the management and development of your two direct reports.

About you :

CCAB qualified or equivalent, you will have strong project management and team leadership skills. You will have solid financial accounting and control experience, as well as excellent communication and influencing skills. Ideally, you will also have experience of restricted funding and business partnering with fundraising stakeholders.

Fluency in an additional language (Spanish, French) other than English is desirable.

About us :

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have :

• More than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights ;
• More than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

What we hope you will do next :

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.