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Finance Project Specialist
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The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Finance Project Specialist. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Accountant with sector experience and the ability to move into a project role. This role is ideally based in London, but other existing Save the Children locations can be considered. In this role you will support the embedding and integration of new finance business processes into business as usual (BAU) procedures and processes across our London, regional and country offices. This will include: * Support for the upskilling of finance staff in respect of new initiatives; * Supporting the Senior Finance Project Lead with the management of change control processes; * Making recommendations for process improvements; * Design of and testing of system improvements and process developments; and * The development and application of financial analysis to monitor the business impact of new processes. In order to be successful you will bring: * Demonstrable experience with, and a strong technical understanding of, financial and awards management processes within a large INGO * A strong results orientation and attention to detail; a proven ability to deliver to the highest standards in a fast-paced and complex environment, with high quick turnaround times * A proven ability to work independently and judge when to ask for advice or inputs * An understanding of donor compliance requirements, and eligible costs and reporting requirements of key institutional donors * An excellent level of Agresso/other Financial Management system knowledge and experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a variety of audiences. * Knowledge / experience of cost allocation in an international NGO setting is helpful The role is available on national terms and conditions. If London based the salary on offer is up to 42Kpa. The Organisation Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: * No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday * All children learn from a quality basic education * Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.