Senior Programme Finance Officer

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in managing large-scale programmess across Eastern Africa and Afghanistan, driving impactful change and ensuring efficient financial management? Are you eager to gain experience in navigating corporate foundations and government grants, delivering meticulous financial reports, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across continents? Possess strong proficiency in Excel and aspire to launch your career in the not-for-profit sector? If so, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

Robertson Bell are partnering exclusively with this international charity as they recruit a permanent Senior Programme Finance Officer. You'll be at the heart of their mission, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects and ensuring financial integrity at every step.

In this Senior Programme Finance Officer role, you will:

• Work across a broad portfolio spanning Eastern Africa and Afghanistan, you'll be the first port-of-call between fundraising and grant managers, project accountants, and programme teams.
• Maintain a keen eye for detail to ensure that budgets are adhered to, variances are monitored, and any scope changes are effectively managed and reported against.
• Be the driving force in the production of donor reports for corporate foundations and government grants, ensuring to liaise with Programme Managers to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Collaborate closely with the fundraising team and programme stakeholders to develop proposal budgets, informing them on staffing allocations, project timelines, and resource needs, ensuring they’re in alignment with donor requirements and organisational goals.

If you're a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for driving positive change, we want to hear from you. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global scale, working with a dedicated team committed to creating lasting change in communities around the world.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for joining the not-for-profit sector.
• Have advanced proficiency in Excel, including functions such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, and formula manipulation.
• Ideally, have a minimum of two years of experience in a small organisation with involvement in international projects.
• Have a background in an Assistant Accountant position where you have undertaken the production of financial reports and can comprehend the wider financial landscape of the organisation.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative.