Vice President (VP) of Finance and Operations

The Luminos Fund, a fast-growing international nonprofit bringing education opportunities to the world’s most vulnerable children, seeks an experienced and strategic leader to serve as its next Vice President of Finance and Operations. This mission-critical role will oversee the organization’s finance, accounting, human resources, IT, audit and compliance, and grant management functions. Partnering closely with the CEO and global leadership team, the VP of Finance and Operations will ensure fiscal integrity and operational excellence through effective policies, standards, and systems.

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Location : US (Boston or East Coast preferred); UK (London)

Key Internal Relationships : Works in collaboration with the leadership team, management team, country office colleagues globally, and the Luminos Fund Board of Directors. Manages a team of three to five direct reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide clear, strategic direction and leadership across finance, administration, IT, and human resources, fostering cohesion among a diverse team of professionals and cultivating a culture of excellence, learning, and accountability.
• Serve as an active member of the leadership team, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of Luminos’ programs and operations to guide financial strategies and decisions in alignment with budgetary and operational priorities.
• Ensure the finance and administration team is appropriately resourced, structured for success, and empowered to achieve organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Programs, Development, Communications, and other relevant departments to ensure effective and timely communication with donors and implementing partners regarding funding opportunities, including grant management and fundraising.
• Lead organization-wide process improvement initiatives and hold overarching responsibility for policy development and implementation with compliance monitoring.

Financial Management

Human Resources

Operations Management

IT & Systems

The Leader

Luminos seeks a seasoned, mission‑driven finance and operations executive with flawless technical skills, strong judgement, significant people‑management expertise, and integrity managing complex teams and systems.

Education & Qualifications

Travel

The ability to travel internationally to Luminos offices up to 10‑20% of the time.

Luminos Core Beliefs and Values

1. We believe that every child is capable of learning a remarkable amount in a short period of time, if given the chance.

2. We keep children’s joy and well‑being at the heart of everything we do.

3. We embrace assessment as a key component of effective teaching and learning.

4. We celebrate and empower local leadership throughout our work with partner communities and governments.

5. We use research, program data, and skilled classroom observation in the tenacious pursuit of excellence.

6. We celebrate the unique contexts and cultures of the communities we serve in our curricula and pedagogy.

7. We act with the highest standards of integrity and care, ensuring mutual accountability among colleagues and partners.

8. We take the initiative to solve problems where we find them, managing details large and small, with urgency.

9. We act deliberately to ensure that our organization is inclusive for people of different genders, racial backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, abilities, and other sources of diversity.

10. We build deep, authentic relationships with our supporters in celebration of the mutually transformative power of giving.

To apply, please complete the online application with your resume or CV. A thoughtfully written cover letter describing your interest and the value that you'll bring to the role is welcome but not required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and location.

The Luminos Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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