Finance Policy & Process Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Policy & Process Specialist to lead the development of financial policies and processes. This role involves collaboration with global experts to ensure policies are accessible and relevant, fostering a robust financial control environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial management and policy development, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in children's lives globally, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Certified financial professional with experience in financial management.
• Strong track record in developing financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of financial policies and processes.
• Ensure policies are simplified, well-understood, and accessible.

Skills

Financial Management

Policy Development

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Certified Financial Professional (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA)

MBA or Master's in Finance

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

Finance Policy & Process Specialist, Woking

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description

Finance Policy & Process Specialist

Date: 3 Sep 2024

Location: Globally flexible, Flexible

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Financial Policy and Procedures, will lead the development and maintenance of financial policies (including finance manual) and processes through collaboration with a global group of subject matter experts (SMEs). This role ensures that financial policies and procedures are simplified, well-understood, and easily accessible to staff. The Manager will work closely with various departments to ensure policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated, maintaining their relevance and supporting a robust financial control environment. Continuous improvement of financial processes is a key component of this role.

About You

You are a certified financial professional (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) with significant experience in financial management, policy development, and regulatory compliance within diverse, multi-cultural environments. You have a strong track record of developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, with a deep understanding of financial management principles and proficiency in financial software.

With excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, you can engage diverse stakeholders and deliver effective presentations. You have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, all while upholding high ethical standards and financial transparency.

An advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance) and experience in a global or multinational organization are highly desirable.

Please note that only applications in English will be accepted.

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Additional Details

Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live. You may be office, home, or hybrid based.

Type of Role: 2-year fixed-term contract

Reports to: Head of Accounting and Financial Control

Grade: 17

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Plan International prioritizes safeguarding children and young people, and a range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in line with our Safeguarding Children and Young People policy, including inquiries about any previous incidents of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment.