[Hiring] Global Lead, Financial Consulting & Advisory @Teach For All

Role Description

To advance Teach For All’s 25-year vision, we are seeking a Global Lead, Financial Consulting & Advisory to lead the work that provides high-impact support to early stage entrepreneurs and network partners. This position is a critical senior role responsible for driving the long-term financial health and sustainability of Teach For All’s network partners globally.

• Provide expert financial guidance and strategic support to Teach For All's network partners.
• Advise and coach Heads of Finance/CFOs, CEOs, COOs, Boards, and other stakeholders.
• Enable stronger financial health and sustainability of partner organizations.
• Equip finance and senior leaders with expertise and systems to navigate complex grants.
• Mitigate systemic financial risks and ensure long-term solvency for sustained organizational growth.
• Capture and share insights and best practices from partner organizations.
• Build relationships with finance staff members globally to create a vibrant and interconnected community.
• Collaborate closely with internal colleagues across regional and functional teams.
• Liaise with external stakeholders from various national contexts.
• Provide consulting and advisory support without direct authority over partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and Consulting Support:
  • Provide strategic financial consulting and advisory services to senior leaders and network partners.
  • Act as a strategic partner to partner CEOs and senior management.
  • Guide and support partner staff and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs (ESEs) in self-diagnosing financial strength.
  • Provide leadership coaching to senior leaders to unlock financial strength.
  • Partner and collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to align strategies.
• Knowledge Development:
  • Design and lead dynamic learning experiences for finance and non-finance leaders.
  • Create and curate financial resources, tools, and best practices.
  • Lead the development and execution of high-impact financial projects across the global network.
• Building Strong Communities:
  • Facilitate and foster the growth of Regional Finance communities.
  • Support finance staff to engage meaningfully with peers on key areas of learning.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a financial capacity.
• Proven expertise in a senior financial leadership role.
• Ability to act as a strategic business partner and coach senior leaders.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
• Experience working within the nonprofit or development sector is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Teach For All model is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Commitment to cultivating a culture of belonging and valuing contributions.
• Professional and personal development experiences.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for well-being and work-life needs.
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.
• And much more!

Application Instructions

If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Work Authorization

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship, immigration assistance, or support for work permits or residency applications. To be considered, candidates must already possess valid work and residency authorization to work in the country of hire at the time of application.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Travel and Hours

All work is delivered virtually. Up to 20% of travel may be required. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.