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Head of Programme Finance
UK - North West Based, remote within the UK will be considered
Starting salary for this position is £54,588 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
We are for looking for a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to lead and develop the HQ Programme Finance team in the delivery of strong financial controls and frameworks. Working as one of four Heads of Finance, you will play a key role in contributing to MAG’s overall strategic direction and management, you will influence local, regional and global internal stakeholders to deliver strong financial control and resilience, and lead on the delivery of multi-country contracts, liaising with key donors and external partners. You will build and develop the Programme Finance team to ensure robust and effective, high quality financial business partnering. You will also work with the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to provide insights into the monthly management accounts, including programme performance and risk narratives, and variance analysis.
About you:
We are looking for:
- CCAB or international equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Experience of financial management in a complex multi-site international organisation (featuring multi-currency and multi-contract project accounting)
- Experience of managing requirements of multiple grant/funding providers
- Experience of coordinating and preparing business planning for complex organisations
- Experience of fostering finance business partnering to international, multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of establishing and maintaining strong financial controls
- Experience of preparing and analysing management reporting for financial and non-financial users
You will need to demonstrate an ability to manage complex workloads and often competing deadlines, and establish and maintain strong financial controls which ensure we operate to the highest financial standards. You will also be able to influence diverse and disparate teams with competing priorities.
Further information and how to apply:
Please visit MAG website to donwload the application pack. Application is by submission of the following documents to the email address provided on the website by the closing date of 19th December 2024:
- Up-to-date CV
- Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
- Completed Candidate Profile Form
Please not that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may take place before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we cannot respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, your application has not been successful.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
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