Department:    Finance 

Location:    London, UK or Washington DC, Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or US

Reporting to:  Director – Financial Systems

Direct reports:  Non-Applicable

Budget responsibility: Non-Applicable

Working hours: Full Time

ABOUT Relief International.

Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

RI includes the four corporate members of the RI Alliance: RI-US, RI-UK, MRCA/RI-France and RI-Europe.  Under our alliance agreement, we operate as a single, shared management structure.

Position Summary.

The ERP (NetSuite) Analyst provides data management and end-user support for an organization-wide ERP system and related programs. Supporting staff, end-users, and the Financial Systems Director on data imports, user assistance, training, and software/configuration changes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Manage all field requests for support from end users and resolve or escalate appropriately and timely.
• Work with staff of organizational units to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and understand specific requirements such as forms of data input, how data will be summarized and used, formats for reports, etc.
• Work with technical resources to develop, test, and document software in order to implement and maintain an operational system.
• Coordinate and collaborate with functional users and IT/Finance staff to find solutions to problems identified in testing, ensure that requirements documentation is easily understood, and that proper testing of all systems functionality is completed.
• Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail business process supported by enterprise systems.
• Ensure pertinent system, user guide, and training documentation are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Performs other information technology and business analysis duties as required to support assigned enterprise systems.
• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

This position will require a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business/operations analysis, MIS, Accounting or a related field
• Previous experience in related positions or equivalent work and education experience will be considered
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically NetSuite, is highly desired
• Comfort with basic principles of accounting
• Strong communication skills in English including speaking, reading and writing
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
• Ability to work strategically and practically across multi-cultural teams
• Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.

RI Values: 

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and accountability
• Agility and innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

How to apply.

• To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page
• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.  The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position from the job board closing date.

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties.

Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Relief International is committed to diversity and gender equality, we strongly encourage applicants from the global south and female candidates to apply.

Do you want to be part of an organisation which stands up for children? If so, join us as a Finance Analyst – Awards Control.

 About Us

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

About the Role

As Finance Analyst you will ensure that Save the Children UK’s award portfolio has robust award management financial controls and processes so the impact of the award portfolio is maximised. You will provide timely support and maintain close controls on financial aspects of the awards from their setup through to their closeouts, and ensure the integrity of award data in the financial system by carrying out control checks and work closely with the stakeholders to resolve gaps identified.

As an integral part of a newly formed team, this role gives you the opportunity to take the lead in shaping the role and ways of working. It is also a great entry point into the finance team of a large global INGO and offers fantastic exposure to multiple systems and donors.

Key Accountabilities

In addition to the above, you will:

• Maintain the award income schedules by checking and processing claims / refunds / income transfers and following up on outstanding items including debtors
• Ensure the award direct and indirect cost charges are processed correctly
• Validate donor financial reports
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specific areas to ensure their effectiveness and application by the team and the relevant users. The areas could include award specific controls, award income and debt monitoring and reporting, donor financial audits, systems we use or team tools and reporting
• Deliver capacity building training sessions.

Person Profile

To be successful you will have:

• Thorough knowledge of the concepts and practical application of accounting techniques reflected in either studying for a recognised accounting qualification or directly relevant experience in a similar post
• Experience in award financial administration and reconciliation of donor financial reports
• The ability to use and interpret data from various accounting and funding systems to complete and reconcile award financial data
• The ability to work as a team member with a collaborative working style and excellent interpersonal skills
• The capability to maintain performance of routine tasks on a regular basis.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 24th January 2021

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Tearfund is offering an exciting opportunity for a team player to join our small team looking after our global finance systems.

The Systems Analyst will be responsible for:

• Systems maintenance and support
• Systems metrics reporting
• Audit liaison and control maintenance (e.g finance systems security)
• Training new and existing users on functionality of Tearfund's finance systems

We are looking for a team player who is:

• Committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs, servant-hearted, courageous, truthful and compassionate
• Flexible and demonstrates the ability to solve problems while remaining calm under pressure
• Focused on the task and deliverables within their control 
• Approachable and attentive to listen and understand stakeholders needs and requirements.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of finance and finance processes. Knowledge or superuser experience of PS Financials Accounting software is desirable.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

The Head of ICoN is a new and exciting role which will deliver a business analysis specialism and will play a key role in effective management, leadership and coordination of the Innovatiion and Consumer Needs team within WSUP.This role was created as part of WSUP’s long term change programme to build our capacity to meet our ambitious goals from the 2020 – 2025 Business Plan. 

About WSUP                                                                           

WSUP is a not-for-profit company that helps transform cities to benefit the millions who lack access to water and sanitation. We were created in 2005 as a response to the urban explosion that has left many cities unable to provide basic services, such as access to a toilet or drinking water, to low-income communities. We work alongside local providers, enabling them to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities.

To ensure that services can reach as many people as possible, and will exist over the long-term, we have a strong focus on financial viability. This means working with utilities and businesses to build services which generate revenue whilst reaching the most vulnerable urban residents, and advising regulators and governments on how to create an environment which enables businesses to succeed.

We work in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, supported by an office in the UK. As the urban specialist in water and sanitation, we are committed to sharing evidence and approaches so that our innovations can enable change around the world. Since inception we have helped over 20 million people access improved water, sanitation and hygiene services.

About the ICoN Team

The 2020-2025 Business Plan describes WSUP as an unusual and exhilarating institution, never short on ambition or a willingness to try the innovative, alternative or stretching. Whilst every team has a role to play in living up to this reputation, ICoN leads the way. This means questioning the way we seek to solve the world’s WASH problems. ICoN looks for innovative opportunities. This might include exploring a new business model, alternative partnerships, different technology or a refined method for analysis. Innovation might be huge leap, or series of incremental adjustments, but will always be underpinned by customer focus and a growth mindset.

Being part of the ICoN team means providing support as a group of different specialisms, being prepared to embrace problems, maximise impact on existing projects, manage ambiguity, seek out your own initiatives, challenge constructively and stay resilient to the inherent challenges of encouraging change.

About the role

This is a new role, part of WSUP’s long term change programme to build our capacity to meet our ambitious goals from the 2020 – 2025 Business Plan. The Head of ICoN will deliver a business analysis specialism and will play a key role in effective management, leadership and coordination of the ICoN team within WSUP.

You will coordinate the ICoN team’s work with the Global Programmes Team and seek integration with country teams to refine solutions and apply innovative approaches. You will manage the ICoN team’s work with the Evaluation Research and Learning team to reflect, share and learn from projects and areas of work which have generated new findings or unlocked improved WASH service provision. You will assist the Partnerships and Communications team to articulate how ICoN can add value to project proposals and help build partnerships with new types of funders.

The Head of ICoN will support WSUP’s work on enterprise development: supporting the private sector in playing its role in bringing innovation and developing services which are both financially viable and affordable for the poorest residents.

Across all areas of expertise, you will be expected to individually and as a team deliver capacity building and knowledge sharing across the organisation.

Please note: This job is based in the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in in the UK at the time of application. Please do not apply if this is not the case.

Job Description

Overall purpose

As Head of ICoN you will manage the ICoN team members and will work closely with the other functional teams to manage the budget and resourcing of specialist and cross-cutting activity. You will support the ICoN team members in prioritising their workload to ensure the team as a whole can achieve the WSUP Strategic goals and you will represent ICoN in WSUP decision making structures. You will be responsible for ensuring that all work in ICoN takes into account financial budgetary constraints, and environmental, institutional and organizational aspects.

In your business analysis capacity you will develop innovative designs for appropriate, sustainable, financially viable WASH business solutions, challenging the status quo and building partnerships. Your role will help to increase the credibility of WSUP through high quality evidence-based financial and business scrutiny, working closely with colleagues and water and sanitation enterprises in WSUP core countries.

Main responsibilities & tasks:

1. Managing the ICoN Team

• Represent, supervise and guide the ICoN function to effectively implement the cross-cutting activities which achieve the ICoN mandate, dedicating time to ensure that the team members achieve their full potential.
• Take financial control of the ICoN budget supported by the WSUP Finance function.  Use the fund reports for financial tracking, project planning and forecasting. Provide fund report feedback to the Finance function keeping a tight control on expenditure and contractual commitments.  
• Stretch the ICoN team members to expand the range of support they can provide and the interventions with which they will engage.
• Ensure that work is appropriately delegated amongst the ICoN staff members and that the team members are empowered to carry out tasks independently where appropriate to their skills and capacity.
• Generate effective communications, ensuring that the perspectives from country teams are represented and articulated within the ICoN function and that key messages from the ICoN function are accurately communicated to the in-country teams.
• Secure collaboration within the ICoN team and assist in appropriate organisational decision making teams, speaking on the team’s behalf.
• Assist in the recruitment of ICoN staff members and other staff members as required.
• Coordinate country visits by the ICoN team members to ensure that country teams are not overburdened, that appropriate support is provided for the projects and that optimum impact is achieved for the budget available. 
• Prioritise the personal and professional development of the ICoN team members through objective setting, regular one-to-ones, feedback and reflection. Manage performance in a coaching & mentoring manner.
• Ensure line managed staff are aware of their duty of care responsibilities relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults; support partners and line managed staff to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults to protect them from abuse and themselves from false allegations 

2. Leading ICoN for WSUP

• Secure collaboration across the ICON team members and be a visible presence in WSUP, championing ICoN’s values: exploring the need for new ways of working, seeking innovative approaches and ensuring the potential for inclusion of the private sector in the WASH environment.
• Establish ICoN direction and governance which is capable of absorbing significant growth over the medium to longer term, whilst maintaining the essential ingredient of entrepreneurship in the way that WSUP works
• Represent ICoN and WSUP, and facilitate the team to represent WSUP at relevant sector workshops, seminars and conferences to share ICoN initiatives, programme activities and organisational messaging.
• Develop purposeful relationships with different development agencies to share learning and experiences of ICoN and to secure support from them to strengthen WSUP.
• Support and build the capacity of the Business Development Leads through a mentoring and coaching approach, sharing particular insights linked to the various specialisms in the ICoN team

• Contribute to fundraising communications, strong and positive WSUP brand visibility and recognition, working closely with the country teams and the Head of P&C

3. Design and analysis of new and existing business models

• Interpret financial data to ensure that business decisions are made using sound and understandable data
• Carry out deep dive assessments of variances between budgets, forecasts and actuals for businesses which WSUP support
• Share key insights in an impactful and easy-to-understand way through data visualisation and accessible narrative
• Provide analytical services such as stakeholder identification, market segmentation, scope definition, benefit measures and operational impact assessments, and analyse barriers to service provision in low income communities.

4. Engagement with Financial Services Sector

• Engage the social financing sector to build external awareness of WSUP programmes the enable the prospect of their investment and the opportunities for them to collaborate.
• Follow and track sector debates to leverage best practice and cutting-edge business research to improve the quality and impact of interventions and to encourage innovative and alternative business solutions.

5. Capacity building within WSUP

• Secure collaboration and agreement from colleagues and businesses reflecting understanding of the business development process, customer focus and business value.
• Support the Partnerships and Communications team to strengthen WSUP’s positioning of market-based solutions with funders and other key stakeholders
• Adapt and develop processes and tools for gathering and validating business requirements that can be used by WSUP teams, developing ways of documenting ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ processes in accessible and transferable format

6. Undertake any other duties as commensurate with the role and agreed with the Director of Programmes.

Person specification

Evidence that applicants meet the essential criteria will be assessed by the following methods: Application (A) Interview (I), Test (T) as indicated below.

Qualifications and experience

• Track record of delivering tasks within deadlines and budgets and helping others to do so. (A, I)
• Experience of private sector engagement and developing market-based solutions  (A, I)
• Experience and understanding of the practical realities and cultural dimensions of working in a non-UK context, for example with multinational firms or international consultancies or not for profit agencies (A, I).
• Experience in managing projects funded by agencies or governments and experience of managing external stakeholders (A, I)
• Appreciation and experience of managing external stakeholders (I)
• Experienced in managing a team (A, I)

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of key financial, institutional and social issues in the provision of services to low income consumers in urban areas of the developing world (A, I)
• Knowledge of business and commercial issues (A, I)
• Understanding of safeguarding considerations in the context of business serving low income consumers and of data protection and security in relation to the flow of business data between different parties (I)

Skills and abilities

• Capability in leading, managing and participating in a small dynamic team where flexibility and adaptability are required. (I)
• Ability to build and monitor budgets, manage resources and confidently negotiate financial decisions for the team. (I)
• Demonstrated ability to articulate sound reasoning for strategic recommendations (A).
• Ability to combine long-term strategic thinking with practical day-to-day implementation (I)
• Able to identify, prioritise and manage areas of risk (A, I)
• Manage performance and undertake appraisals of direct reports (A, I)
• Ability to understand and interpret business requirements and to analyse complex data from multiple sources (A, T)
• Ability to articulate a business approach or business model with clarity to non-financial or business stakeholders (I)
• Advanced Excel skills to illustrate and demonstrate models (T)
• Project management skills including planning, implementation, monitoring and financial management (A, I)
• Excellent relationship building approach, experienced in stakeholder management and collaborative working with cross disciplined teams (I)

Other

• Passionate about WSUP’s aims and ethos (I)
• Absolute adherence to WSUP’s policies on Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health & Safety and Business Ethics and lead on these by example (I)

Finance Business Partner: £55,000 + benefits, London | Home (12 Month FTC)

For a global education company, we are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a FTC basis for 12 months. Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, this role will deliver a high-quality finance service to decision makers across the UK and Ireland Regions. This will involve management and project accounting, performance monitoring (financial and non-financial), budgeting and forecasting, providing insightful analysis and recommendations, business cases and tenders. Based in London, this role will have regular travel to either office as well as occasional travel overseas.

Main Duties:

• Key player in growth plans by supplying the business with expert financial and management accounting services
• Build relationships with Directors, budget holders and Departmental Heads
• Provide direction and robust challenge to non-finance staff
• Oversee general financial management and ensure the maintenance of accurate financial records, reconciliations and processing of journals
• Production of monthly management reporting packs, commentary and analysis of performance and trends
• Provision of regular insightful analysis for decision making including project and product performance reporting
• Work with stakeholders to complete financial forecasting, annual budgeting, business cases and tenders
• Implementation of new processes, systems and reporting techniques

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)
• Strong experience in a finance business partnering role
• Experience of working in a mutli-cultural and mutli-site organisation
• Experience of applying commercial principles to their analysis and recommendations

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The purpose of this role is initially to support the Head of Finance in the implementation of a new Finance System, to assist in the review of current processes and practices and to document and promulgate those processes across RUSI.  In the longer term, the position will lead on the Management Accounting and Funder Reporting of the organisation.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the UK’s leading independent think-tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

1. To review the current Chart of Accounts in consultation with Finance and other RUSI Departments, and make recommendations to update, taking into account RUSI’s requirements in relation to project management and reporting.  To also ensure that the new structure will assist in providing timely, accurate Management and Financial Information for the Senior Management Team, Trustees and other external parties as required.
2. To review current finance procedures in relation to sales ledger, purchase ledger, expense and credit card expenditure, project reporting, payroll, recording of accrued and deferred income, accruals, prepayments and other areas as appropriate.  To ensure that processes are embedded in the new system, documented and communicated as required.
3. To review current data holdings, to cleanse data as required and to ensure that historical and future data requirements are met.
4. To be part of the project team set up to implement the new financial system, to liaise with the provider as required, to ensure the project is on time and budget and that their requirements are met in a timely fashion.
5. To lead on the Management Accounting of RUSI, ensuring reporting meets organisational requirements and is produced in a timely and useful format.
6. To continually review financial procedures and processes, ensuring they are updated as required and that they meet internal and external requirements.
7. To lead on Funder Reporting, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with external requirements.
8. To implement a business partnering model, ensure financial awareness is raised and that business requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• A minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience in an accounting role, including experience of assisting in the implementation of a new finance system
• Experience of change management
• Energetic and motivated
• Good computer literacy and excel spreadsheet skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work with people from different national backgrounds
• Experience of Sun Accounting and Sage 50 (desirable)

LOCATION

This person will be based at RUSI’s offices at 123 Pall Mall, subject to Government Guidance re the COVID pandemic on working from home.