Programme Financial Reporting Manager

British Red Cross; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Red Cross is seeking a Programme Financial Reporting Manager to ensure financial accountability for grants to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. This role involves regular collaboration with subgrantees, stakeholder coordination, and will include travel to Geneva. The position offers flexible working and a range of employee benefits including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

36 days annual leave + option to buy extra days

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Access to employee benefits platform

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Nearly fully qualified CCAB accountant.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience working with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized financial services ensuring accountability.
• Manage budget and financial reporting.
• Assist REAP staff and ensure compliance with FCDO requirements.

Skills

Financial Accountability

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Coordination

MS Office Advanced (Excel)

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Computerised Accounts Systems

Job description

Programme Financial Reporting Manager
Location: UK Flexible (Hybrid between home and the Moorgate office, EC2Y 9AL)
35 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract until 31^st March 2026

Salary Range: £38,242 - £43,644 (plus £3,344 London weighting, if applicable) per annum

The British Red Cross are offering an exciting opportunity to leverage your financial expertise in an interesting role. Could you become an expert and focal point for financial accountability to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for specific grants? Could you work collaboratively with subgrantees within and outside our Movement?

A day in the life of our Programme Financial Reporting Manager

You’ll provide specialist technical financial service, ensuring greater financial accountability between our Partner, the REAP Secretariat, our subgrantees, and our back donor; the FCDO. This will include assistance to programmatic REAP (Risk-informed Early Action Partnership) staff.

You’ll be seconded to the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC)/REAP Secretariat for 40% of the time. You’ll be working on a complementary grant for the Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) fund for 60% of the time.

You’ll input, manage, and verify budget and financial reporting information. You’ll extract and analyse information to generate reporting, and review against agreed plans. Delivery of financial expertise for the Early Warning Early Action (EWEA small grants fund, includes working with subgrantees. You’ll bolster existing practices and work on improvements, such as developing an existing financial management tool in excel. You’ll also provide financial guidance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance in line with FCDO requirements.

This role is critical in complementing and filling systemic gaps through piloting and iterating pre-agreed collaborative reporting initiatives.

Although a UK based role, there will be quarterly travel to Geneva. The need for which may reduce over time- and which accommodations can be made around.

This role might be for you if you…

• CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) qualified accountant or nearly fully qualified.
• Are highly computer literate. Advanced knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel; and computerised accounts systems.
• Ability to assimilate complex financial and written information, coupled with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Have experience of stakeholder coordination and partnership working across multiple teams (many of which will be remote). You’re confident when supporting others, seeking solutions to problems, and managing multiple tasks.
• Have experience of working with international partners, programmes or in a cross-cultural environment.
• An awareness of the international development context and international climate work.

Interested? Closing datefor applications is 23:59 onSunday 22^nd June 2025with interviews to be held soon after.Please Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of candidates. Thus, early submission of completed applications is recommended.

In return for your commitment and expertise, what will you get?

• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum).
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working:We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development:Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts:Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support:Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working:Support our mission in a collaborative team.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network. Plus, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

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