Finance Director at Ashoka

Role Overview

• We are seeking an entrepreneurial and dynamic leader to join Ashoka as the Africa Financial Director. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and supporting our mission of empowering changemakers across the African continent. 
• This role will oversee financial operations, growth planning, and strategy alignment for Ashoka Africa, ensuring robust financial management to strengthen our initiatives across the region. 

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Vision and Leadership: Lead and implement the finance vision for Ashoka Africa, aligning with our strategic plan to scale the Everyone A Changemaker movement across the continent. 
• Advisory Role: Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Africa Diamond Leader and senior management, guiding financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy development. 
• Budgeting and Performance Management: Oversee the development of annual and multi-year budgets with Africa’s team leaders for approval by regional leadership and Ashoka's global board. 
• Growth and Financial Controls: Champion Ashoka Africa’s growth strategies by ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and transparency across the organization. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Ashoka’s global finance teams and external partners to support regional and organizational goals, building relationships with key financial and programmatic stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA (CPA preferred). 
• Experience: Significant experience in financial management within decentralized, mission-driven organizations, ideally with a background in scaling operations and working with social sector organizations. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences. 
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Proven ability to innovate and lead within dynamic, growth-oriented environments. 

Personal Qualities
Ashoka is committed to hiring individuals who bring not only skills but also qualities that align with our mission: 

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and creativity—having founded or reshaped organizations or movements, with a drive for translating ideas into impact. 
• Changemaker Mindset: A deep understanding and belief in Ashoka’s vision of Everyone a Changemaker, with a passion for social transformation. 
• Emotional and Social Intelligence: Highly collaborative, respectful team player who puts organizational goals first. 
• Strong Ethical Standards: Trustworthy, self-reflective, and possessing strong empathy and integrity. 
• World-Changing Ambition: A dedication to creating lasting, positive change across Africa and the globe.