Senior Manager, Financial Planning

Job Summary

Leading financial planning and analysis for a project portfolio across Africa, the full-time Senior Manager, Financial Planning will manage project budgets, provide financial insights to program leadership, and oversee a team while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial analysis for high-risk, high-value projects, managing the Monthly Project Financial Review process and monitoring spending against award terms
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project financial matters, assisting in budget preparation and overseeing contributions to the annual operating budget
• Supervise and develop a team of direct reports, setting goals and conducting performance reviews while ensuring effective allocation of project finance responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, international development, or a related field; Master's Degree or CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in donor-funded finance/accounting, including budget development and financial analysis
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with milestone-based or fixed-price agreements, preferably in multi-country or centrally managed awards
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Expertise in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems, along with excellent communication skills in English