Advisor – Financial Planning & Analysis, CAPP Project

Job title:

Advisor – Financial Planning & Analysis, CAPP Project

Company

Save the Children

Job description

Job Description:Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for Advisor – Financial Planning & Analysis, CAPP Project to join our global team.Team and Job PurposeTo improve project management (PMM) and project information management (PRIME) for program delivery across SCA and to simplify, standardise and improve the quality of Save the Children’s financial data (Coding)To provide pivotal support in financial planning and analysis by collaborating with Finance Transformation Managers and Country teams, ensuring seamless remapping of SOF budgets into the new coding model. This role is essential for integrating updates from the DRC review process into Agresso and realigning Historical Activities to align with PRIME Activities based on guidance from Country Offices. Through this work, the role contributes to the financial integrity and efficiency of Save the Children International, enabling the organisation to fulfil its commitment to accountability and excellence in resource management.Job Title: Advisor – Financial Planning & Analysis, CAPP Project 730103888Reports To: Senior Manager – FP&A, CAPP ProjectWork Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options availableContract Length: Fixed Term Contract until end of 2025Grade: P3Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit:Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Europe, WCA, ESA, MENAEE Time Zones (UTC/GMT + / – 3 hours)Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.Language Requirements: EnglishInternational Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10%Budget Responsibility: NonePeople Management Responsibility: NonePrincipal Accountabilities

• Lead the process of transferring Regional and Country office budgets to the Global Financial Data Model, ensuring that technical requirements are met and budgets are effectively remapped and loaded.

• Collaborate closely with CAPP Awards team to oversee the DRC review process, making necessary adjustments in Agresso to reflect any updates to DRCs in AMS.

• Lead the reallocation of Historical Activities to PRIME Activities as mapped by the Country Offices.

• Adapt Budget vs. Actuals (BvA) reports as required to align with the Global Financial Data Model, collaborating with stakeholders to incorporate feedback and enhance utility for financial monitoring.

• Oversee post-deployment support, resolving scope additions and technical issues promptly, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and sustaining the financial performance of Regional and Country offices.

• Drive knowledge management initiatives by effectively transferring adapted Financial Planning and Analysis processes to Regional and Country offices, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous learning.

• Engage proactively with programme stakeholders, contributing to workshops and forums, and representing the needs and interests of the Finance function to ensure the strategic objectives of the organisation are met.

Experience and SkillsEssential1. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret financial data and make informed recommendations2. Considerable experience in financial planning and analysis within a multinational or international context3. Effective communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and present complex information clearly4. Proficiency in the use of financial software and systems such as Agresso or similar platforms5. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment6. Skill to think strategically to understand long-term business needs and align financial processes accordingly7. Advanced skills in Microsoft applications, especially ExcelDesirable

• Experience in guiding and supporting regional and country offices in budget preparation, facilitating efficient and effective processes

• Collaborative experience with technical teams and finance transformation managers or equivalent

• Experience working within a transformation project

Education and QualificationsEssentialBachelor’s degree and professional certification such as Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)DesirableTraining in change management or project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2 or PMPWorking at Save the Children Internationalis the world’s leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children’s voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal OpportunitiesDEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.Application InformationPlease attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.Our recruitment process: * Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter

• Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
• Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
• If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:06:21 GMT

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