Finance Manager

Role purpose

Financial planning and reporting

• Develop financial plans aligned with programme goals; analyze and forecast programme financial performance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs to assess financial health and performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports and management packs to the Programme Director and stakeholders in accordance with accounting standards.
• Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits as needed.

Financial management and controls

• Coordinate financial resource allocation with programme leadership and stakeholders; monitor expenditure against the approved budget.
• Identify and mitigate programme financial risks; monitor cash flows and ensure timely payments and recording.
• Oversee reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile statements with external partners.
• Coordinate vendor-contract financial matters and ensure third-party obligations and effort align with the approved budget.
• Provide financial training and awareness sessions to programme team members as needed.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of financial-management or FP&A experience in a managerial role.
• Experience with large-scale transformation programmes, project management, or similar corporate initiatives is preferred.
• A master’s degree and/or relevant accounting or finance certifications is a plus.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, including conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation skills for vendor-contract financial matters.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced programme environment.