Finance Analyst - Ukraine Programme Support (Remote UK)

MAG (Mines Advisory Group); Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual leave 5 weeks increasing with服务

Life insurance

Job summary

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Ukraine Programme from the UK. The role focuses on financial analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, donor and management reporting, and data quality to enable informed decision-making.

The fixed-term position (6 months) in Manchester offers £35,604 per annum with a contributory pension. The successful candidate will work with the Ukraine Finance team and MAG UK Finance to ensure timely, accurate financial information and

Qualifications

• Relevant finance, accounting, economics or business qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain budget vs actual analysis for Ukraine projects, departments and cost centres, highlighting significant variances, trends and areas requiring follow-up.
• Support the preparation and updating of programme forecasts, working with budget holders and the Ukraine Finance team to ensure assumptions are clear, reasonable and supported.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and internal financial reporting, including concise commentary for managers and budget holders.
• Support with budgets for proposals or realignments throughout project periods
• Support donor financial reporting and grant-management processes, including review of expenditure, coding, supporting schedules and reconciliation to approved budgets.
• Review financial data for completeness, accuracy and consistency, and raise identified issues with the relevant Finance team member or budget holder.
• Develop and maintain clear financial analysis tools, trackers, and Excel-based reports to support programme management and decision-making.
• Assist with project set-up, budget coding and the maintenance of accurate project and donor financial records.
• Provide finance support to budget holders, helping them understand expenditure, forecasts, variances, and financial responsibilities.
• Work closely with the Ukraine Finance team, Programme colleagues and MAG UK Finance to resolve financial queries and improve the quality and timeliness of financial information.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis in response to programme priorities, including scenario modelling, cost comparisons, and other management information as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with MAG financial policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements and standards of conduct.
• Undertake other similar finance and analytical duties as reasonably required to support the Ukraine Programme.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Finance/accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Ukraine Programme from the UK. The role focuses on financial analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, donor and management reporting, and data quality to enable informed decision-making.

The fixed-term position (6 months) in Manchester offers £35,604 per annum with a contributory pension. The successful candidate will work with the Ukraine Finance team and MAG UK Finance to ensure timely, accurate financial information and