Save the Children Jobs Senegal-Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

The role

The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis provides financial leadership and expertise in management accounting, financial planning, budgeting, reporting and analysis to country finance teams, working closely with senior finance staff to ensure timely, quality completion of all cyclical processes including planning, budgeting, quarterly reporting and KPI reviews, and providing analysis and decision support to Country Finance Directors and Regional Senior Leadership Team.

In this role you will support the capacity building efforts of country office finance teams, provide oversight of country offices ensuring compliance with SCI/donor policies and procedures including quality and timely reporting, regional consolidation and monitoring actions around improvements, performing quality financial planning and reporting reviews and providing gap filling for key finance positions in country offices as required.

You will proactively work with the regional finance director on key issues and opportunities and find and implement solutions at the country office level.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Save the Children Jobs Senegal-Qualifications

•     Accounting, commence or business administration degree from a leading university, and relevant professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA).

Save the Children Jobs Senegal-Experience And Skills

Save the Children Jobs Senegal-Essential

• Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience working in complex financial systems like SUN systems, Agresso, PeopleSoft etc…
• At least five years of country office financial management experience in complex organization.
• Experienced in preparing both financial and management accounts, including for overseas offices (knowledge of working of charitable organisations is preferred, with IFRS knowledge important).
• Post qualification experience with financial processes, ideally within an international context
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards.
• Ability to synthesize information and propose solutions; to work independently and judge when to ask for advice or inputs.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral English), including the ability to communicate and present to key stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail; planning, management and coordination skills.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strategic finance business partner with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment.
• Personal circumstances and commitment to travel to all country offices in the region; 25-35% travel.
• Commitment to Save The Children Values

Desirable

• Strong relationship builder with a proven track record in forming good business partnerships.
• Experience in financial control frameworks, audit and counter fraud.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and financial modelling skills.
• Two years of relevant experience at regional level in a similar capacity.

Contract length: 02 years

Contract type: National

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated  

We know that great people make a great organization, 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.