Regional Finance Manager

Regional Finance Manager (Fixed term for 12 months – secondment cover)

Location: UK/Remote

Starting salary for this position is £40,416 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:

The Regional Finance Manager will deliver strategic financial business partnering services in support of a portfolio of our Middle East country programmes. The aim of the role is to proactively manage accounting tasks to ensure compliance with both internal and donor requirements, optimise financial efficiency, and ultimately support the regions programmatic goals. You will be instrumental in providing financial analysis, strategic guidance, and technical support to the region, promoting transparency, integrity, accountability, and effective financial management practices.

About you:

You will:

- Have significant financial experience in either commercial or NGO sectors;

- Be minimum part qualified(ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent);

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across diverse teams and cultures.

Additionally, you will have advanced proficiency in Excel to add value to business processes and reporting. You will have exceptional analytical skills, including interpreting complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to both finance and non-finance personnel. You will be skilled in proactive problem-solving, and have an innovative and solution-oriented approach, along with the flexibility to travel to remote and insecure locations at short notice. If you are committed to maintaining high-quality standards, thrive in a fast-paced environment[MM1] [RN2] , and excel at prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, we encourage you to apply!

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 15th September 2024. 

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.