Job Overview
We are seeking a Roaming International Finance Manager to provide short‑to‑medium term finance cover and additional capacity across a global programme portfolio. This is a hands‑on international finance role, supporting Programme Managers and country teams to manage financial risk, strengthen financial controls, and ensure effective delivery of standard financial operating procedures. The role may also include the induction, training and capacity‑building of new International Finance Managers and local finance teams. The successful candidate will work across a range of country programmes, often in challenging or developing‑country contexts, providing support on budgeting, donor reporting, financial planning, monthly close processes, cash management, statutory compliance, audit preparation and partner contract oversight. They will play a key role in ensuring financial systems, reporting and controls are robust, compliant and aligned with operational needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide short‑to‑medium term finance cover and additional capacity across a global programme portfolio.
- Support Programme Managers and country teams to manage financial risk, strengthen financial controls and ensure effective delivery of standard financial operating procedures.
- Provide support on budgeting, donor reporting, financial planning, monthly close processes, cash management, statutory compliance, audit preparation and partner contract oversight across a range of country programmes.
- Support country financial planning, forecasting and grant/contract budgeting.
- Monitor grant and contract spend, including cost‑to‑completion and spend‑out plans.
- Identify and manage programme financial risks.
- Ensure financial policies and standard operating procedures are implemented across programme locations.
- Oversee monthly financial close and ledger accuracy.
- Prepare donor, client and country financial statements.
- Manage cash flow, banking arrangements and exchange‑rate exposure.
- Support statutory, donor and external audits.
- Build the capacity of national finance teams and support staff development.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of financial management experience, including two years overseas.
- Strong financial planning, reporting, donor compliance and risk‑management skills.
- Experience managing and developing small teams.
- Flexibility and resilience to work in varied international contexts, including challenging or basic living and working conditions.
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally, culturally sensitive and adaptable.
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