Finance Coordinator-Planning Budgeting and Reporting At Save the Children

Finance Coordinator – Planning Budgeting and Reporting

The Opportunity

This role will support the Finance Manager – Planning, Budgeting and Reporting in providing financial inputs into all aspects of Planning, Budgeting and Reporting for the Syria Response Office. This includes providing key support for Proposal Budgeting, annual Budgeting, Donor and internal Finance Reporting and other financial management tasks such as Monthly BvAs
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare proposal budgets in line with donor guidelines while ensuring that Non- thematic rate of country is achieved.
* Prepare the CAM calculator for all new budgets and ensure that the template is updated with all relevant funding.
* Prepare budget realignments along with program staff for on-going awards if needed.
* Providing support to Finance Manager in preparation of Master budget, 1st forecast and 2nd forecast processes.
* Providing support to Finance Manager on Funding GAP analysis and other management reporting.
* Drafting the staff allocation for all staff and ensuring allocations are provided to the related staff on time.
* Prepare and distribute monthly system generated BvAs to SPP, NES, NWS and MO
* Attend award review meetings along to understand and deliver Finance related Actions.
* Prepare the financial reports in line with donor regulations and ensuring that deadlines are met as per reporting calendar in Funds summary.
* Liaise with SPP, NWS and NES teams for updated Budget Phasing to update Budgets uploaded for Agresso.
* Support the Area Offices team to oversee and monitor sub grantees/ grants as required per SC policies and procedures
* Reviews budget spending and advise relevant staff on spending status. Requests feedback on all over/under spending.
* Capacity building of staff on budgeting and financial reporting skills.
* Provide other ad-hoc financial data or analysis as requested by Manager, FD or Field Teams.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Achieving results effectively
* Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
* Demonstrates flexibility to adapt plans and make decisions in rapidly changing environments
* Makes changes to improve performance as a result of information received.
* Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships
* Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
Operating safely and securely
* Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
* Remains focused on the objectives and goals in a rapidly changing environment
* Suggests creative improvements and different ways of working
* Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others
* Adapts plans and approaches based upon awareness of the external context
* Takes responsibility for own development, and actively takes steps to better understand and address own strengths and weaknesses.
* Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution.
General
* Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, fraud and other relevant policies and procedures.
* Ensure the security, health and wellbeing of staff and that staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect Save the Children’s principles of equity and fairness.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum of a B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant field is required.
* Minimum of 4 years of financial management experience in non-profit sector.
* Budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis work experience are preferable.
* Thorough knowledge of major donor rules and regulations and implications on budgeting and budget monitoring.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel and experience with financial systems integration
* Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
* Ability to prioritize projects and initiate and follow through, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
* Excellent oral and written English skills required
* Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.

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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.