Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
To provide a professional, value added support service to the finance manager and central office budget-holders by:
• producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• assisting the budget holder with understanding of actual vs budget management reports
• providing ‘early warning’ signals if numbers are not on track
• being the finance support in any decision-making
• partnering with budget holders in the production of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• reviewing regional office costs compared to budgets and forecasts
• assisting with the production of the monthly consolidated management accounts
• assisting with the production of the KPIs and Funding Grid
Qualifications and experience
• strong analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.
• experience of budgeting, budget management and forecasting
• a thorough understanding of financial systems and procedures
• excellent IT literacy including expertise in spreadsheet modelling and analysis
• applies personal organisation strategies and processes to prioritise and effectively manage a large and diverse workload in a pressured environment, working to short and long-term objectives
• strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
• strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance professionals
• conscientious and customer focussed, wanting to help budget holders
• the ability to influence others, to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• verbal and written fluency in English
• thorough – high attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, high quality work.
• maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
• a full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
• commitment to Save the Children values
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 6th November 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
To provide a professional, value added support service to the finance manager and central office budget-holders by:
• producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• assisting the budget holder with understanding of actual vs budget management reports
• providing ‘early warning’ signals if numbers are not on track
• being the finance support in any decision-making
• partnering with budget holders in the production of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• reviewing regional office costs compared to budgets and forecasts
• assisting with the production of the monthly consolidated management accounts
• assisting with the production of the KPIs and Funding Grid
Qualifications and experience
• strong analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.
• experience of budgeting, budget management and forecasting
• a thorough understanding of financial systems and procedures
• excellent IT literacy including expertise in spreadsheet modelling and analysis
• applies personal organisation strategies and processes to prioritise and effectively manage a large and diverse workload in a pressured environment, working to short and long-term objectives
• strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
• strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance professionals
• conscientious and customer focussed, wanting to help budget holders
• the ability to influence others, to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• verbal and written fluency in English
• thorough – high attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, high quality work.
• maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
• a full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
• commitment to Save the Children values
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 6th November 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
How to apply:
Please email your resume to: jobs.38299.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
