Finance Director

Pioneers UK; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mission movement is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial operations and manage a team. The role involves strategic development, ensuring compliance and sustainability, and overseeing various operational functions. This position is crucial for the financial health of the organization, which integrates new systems and processes. Ideal candidates should have strong change management skills and experience in financial oversight within a non-profit environment. The application deadline is 31 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial sustainability and compliance in a non-profit setting.
• Ability to lead finance teams and establish new processes.
• Experience in overseeing IT and operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational management of financial resources.
• Ensure compliance and stewardship across the organisation.
• Oversee operational functions including property and health & safety.

Skills

Change management

Financial management

Leadership

Operational oversight

Job description

Pioneers International is a fast-growing mission movement with over 3,000 missionary field members in over 100 countries, and a passion to see God glorified among the nations.

In 2024, Arab World Ministry of Pioneers (formerly North Africa Mission) and Pioneers UK (formerly Sudan United Mission), mergedinto one Mission and one Pioneers sending Base to become Pioneers UK & Ireland.

Based in two physical offices in the East Midlands and the North of England, Pioneers UK & Ireland is currently in the process of integrating its systems and processes across the organisation, most crucially its finance systems and CRMs.

To help oversee this programme of change Pioneers UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Director with change management experience to lead its finance team and establish new processes and patterns of working.

This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in building new finance processes and developing finance team culture in a future-focussed mission agency that also benefits from over 100 years of mission experience in the Arab world, in the Sahel and around the world.

Pioneers International mobilises teams to glorify God among unreached people groups and places by initiating church planting movements in partnership with local churches.

Role Overview

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Finance Director will lead the strategic development and operational management of PiUKI’s financial resources and operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and stewardship across the organisation.

The postholder will also oversee operational functions including property, IT, insurance, and health and safety, ensuring PiUKI’s infrastructure supports its mission effectively, and act as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

To find out more about the role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please download the Candidate Pack by clicking the button below.

The application deadline is 31January2026. Please direct any questions to Lois at [e-mail].