Chief Financial Officer

About Evidence Action 

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across nine countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over two billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role 

Evidence Action is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its global leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead Evidence Action’s global financial, operations, legal, and IT departments. Our genesis as an organization is bringing efficient, cost-effective solutions to those who need it, with a focus on results. We want the same for our support teams – to continually strive for more efficient and effective systems and processes that are fit-for-purpose for what we do. You will be responsible for ensuring that our internal systems, processes and capacities are in sync with our organizational mission.

You will partner across countries, programs, and departments to foster a service-oriented approach that enables sustainable growth and robust impact, both through scaling existing programs and launching new interventions. Currently, Evidence Action is undergoing a phase of rapid growth - we have roughly doubled our impact over the 5 years to 2024, with the budget increasing by more than 50% over that period. There are opportunities to continue on a similar growth trajectory over the next few years. With this, we’re seeking someone excited to leverage their business acumen, creativity, and leadership to support our organization’s ambitious growth. 

Position Location

This role can be hybrid or remote within the United States; our US office is in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and the Global Leadership Team to shape and implement the organization’s strategic financial plan.
• Translate organizational plans into robust financial models and decision-making tools.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and analysis of Evidence Action’s financial, operational, and IT systems to identify areas for improvement, increased efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Lead the Audit and Finance Committee partnership to support the Board’s fiscal oversight.

• Financial Management and Accounting
• Provide executive oversight of all accounting functions, internal controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise the month-end close process, generate timely reports, and oversee cash flow forecasting and management, including relationships with financial institutions.
• Manage the organization’s annual audit, tax filings, and investment oversight in coordination with the Audit & Finance Committee.
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes organization-wide.
• Guide non-financial staff in the budget cycle and engage them in financial planning.
• Produce customized financial reports for program decision-making and collaborate with program finance teams for high-quality oversight.
• Grants, Operations, Legal, and IT Management
• Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, including compliance with donor requirements and timely grant reporting, as well as sub-grants and contracts.
• Oversee the operations team, ensuring core functions such as  the Learning Management System, expansion initiatives, saf