About Educate!

Educate! is a leading youth employment and skills organization transforming lives across East Africa. With over 500,000 youth impacted in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, we're the largest youth employment and skills provider in the region. Our mission: prepare Africa's youngest and fastest-growing population to learn, earn, and thrive in today's economy.

We operate through two core channels:

Employment-focused curriculum integrated into secondary schools
Livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, prioritizing marginalized rural girls and young women

Backed by leading foundations including Imaginable Futures, Livelihood Impact Fund, #startsmall, CIFF, and Echidna Giving, Educate! has earned recognition including the 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize, 2015 WISE Award, and features in World Bank, BBC, and Gates Foundation platforms.

About the Role

We seek an experienced Global Systems and Financial Operations Manager to join our leadership team. This strategic position oversees financial systems, operational processes, and data infrastructure across our organization spanning the UK and East Africa. You will report to senior leadership and play a critical role in scaling operations for impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain financial management systems and controls
Manage accounting software, ERP systems, and financial data architecture
Develop operational workflows and process documentation for distributed teams
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple locations
Ensure compliance with UK and East African financial regulations
Lead systems integration and data governance initiatives
Mentor finance and operations team members
Drive efficiency improvements through technology and process optimization

About You

You bring 7+ years of experience in financial operations, systems management, or accounting roles. You're comfortable with international NGO/nonprofit environments and understand the complexities of multi-country operations. You excel at building scalable systems, managing teams, and translating business needs into operational solutions.

Required Skills:

Advanced proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or equivalent)
Financial reporting and GAAP/IFRS knowledge
Process mapping and operational documentation
Data management and analytics fundamentals
Project management and cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with nonprofit or international development organizations
Familiarity with East African regulatory environments
ERP system implementation or customization experience
Background in educational impact organizations

Why Join Educate!

You'll work with a team of 300+ largely African staff committed to building an engaging, growth-oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for 5+ years. Our alumni have founded organizations and received prestigious fellowships. You'll make direct impact on youth employment across East Africa while building world-class operations infrastructure.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.

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