Save The Children International

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Finance Manager – International Programmes Finance
TEAM/PROGRAMME: International Programmes Finance / LOCATION:
London, with up to 10% international travel
GRADE: TBC / CONTRACT LENGTH:
1 year fixed term
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 2: either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role sits within the International Programmes Finance team, which has responsibility for managing country office finances, with a combined annual budget of $1.2 billion.
The role holder supports the Finance Lead with the development and fulfilment of planning and reporting processes and providing a consolidated overview of international country office financial performance for senior stakeholders. The role holder will provide financial support and oversight for a cluster of regions and countries, assisting in the development and review of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly reporting and year-end processes.
Where required, the role holder will also provide guidance and assistance to regional and country offices on accounting issues and provide support to members. The role holder will also provide finance input into strategic projects where required.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Lead Finance Manager – International Programs Finance
Staff reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
·  Support the Lead Finance Manager in planning and managing the country office budgeting and forecasting cycle.
·  Review and development of tools, guidance and processes to support the annual budget and forecasts.
·  Carry out reviews of country office budgets/forecasts to ensure the quality and accuracy of projections and raising concerns as appropriate.
·  Consolidate monthly and quarterly financial reports and budgets/forecasts for country offices.
·  Maintain awareness and provide guidance on key operational issues in country offices; act as business partner to the International Programmes team in London.
·  Draft relevant sections of financial board reports including commentary on budget vs actual expenditure and key risks.
·  Act as the primary point of contact for regional office finance teams on day-to-day accounting queries, business risks and cyclical processes.
·  Provide advice and support to country offices including capacity building. May require travel.
·  Provide support to strategic projects and ensure ‘business as usual’ finance processes are adapted as required.
·  Work with Save the Children members to provide financial information and resolve queries.
·  Carry out P&L/balance sheet reviews and follow up any issues with the regional offices.
·  Support in the year-end process and provide information to external auditors as required, assisting with the statutory audit.
·  Undertake additional financial analysis and provide finance support to other SCI functions as required.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:
·  holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
·  holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
·  sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
·  widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
·  future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
·  builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
·  values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
·  approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
·  develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
·  willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
·  honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified accountant (CCAB) or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
·  Proven experience of working within a large/complex organisation, preferably INGO/multi-currency environment and/or experience working in developing countries
·  highly accurate, detail-orientated and able to complete multiple projects with conflicting priorities on a timely basis
·  ability to analyse and present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner for a variety of stakeholders
·  experience with financial management information systems (Agresso is desirable)
·  excellent IT literacy including solid excel skills,
·  strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
·  cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
·  strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
·  willingness to undertake occasional travel to country and regional offices for training, support and capacity-building purposes
·  foreign language skills (particularly French, Spanish or Arabic) would be a plus
·  commitment to Save the Children values
Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
JD written by: Sarah Willis / Date: 3 May 2017
JD agreed by: Andy Whitfield / Date: 3 May 2017
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