Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Ottawa, Canada – Temporarily Remote
Deadline for submission: December 7, 2021
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Corporate Services (CS) unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Budget and Compliance, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Corporate Services teams are found in Nutrition International’s Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, as well as within our Regional and Country offices throughout Africa and Asia.
About you
You have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or accounting with at least 5 years of proven experience in financial management, including financial reporting and analysis, developing costing models / budgets at the project design stage and risk assessment and mitigation for $5M+ proposals. You are well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges and rewards of working in a diverse office environment.
About the role
In this role you will:
- Collaborate and work with unit directors and program staff to establish and manage program and unit budgets.
- Develop a regular budget review process identifying budget variances and explanations. Investigate and prepare variance analysis to ensure efficient project financial management and compliance with donor agreement terms and conditions
- Develop, implement and maintain standard costing system for program components in various countries/regions to facilitate proposal budget development and review.
- Identify areas of risk by providing regular analysis of financial health of GIC-s (Grant Intervention Country) against standard key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Continuously evaluate Projects Financial Risks and update Risk Registers as required for escalation to management, including mitigation measures.
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada (Permanent Residency, current Work Permit, Citizenship, USMCA eligibility or other reciprocal trade agreement). We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please apply before December 7, 2021. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description.
How to apply
Please click here to submit your application.