Description
Job Title : Financial Operations ManagerReports to : Associate Directorof Financial OperationsLocation : Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the .
or hybrid of these two options.Position Type : Full TimePosition Summary : TheFinance Manageris responsible forleading annual budgeting processes,developing capacity building plans, and overall relationship management fora portfolio ofPartners In Health’s (PIH) sites.
TheFinance Manager is responsible forensuring that site budgetswithout donor restrictionsare accurate and that each site finance team hasactionablemulti-year goals and priorities.
This role requires strongtechnical competency and a demonstrated track record as a leaderinvalues teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and a positive work environment.
Major Responsibilities : Unrestricted Budget Planning & Management(40%)
- Lead onannual budgeting, mid-year review, and year-end closefor portfolio of sites, including supporting Associate Director in developing new tools and processes, as needed.
- Participate in providing feedback and assessments for potential areas forimprovement in annual budgeting, mid-year review, and year-end close, such as those related to HR planning or international procurement.
- Monitorsite budgetsin portfolioas a whole, inclusive of restricted and unrestrictedgrantsand ongoing and time-bound costs,and tracking progress and changes while keeping finance leadership informed.
- Managecashflowfor each site, includingsendingwire andmonitoringcash balances.
- Manage a portfolio ofPIH coordination department budgets, includingsupporting with new processes and toolsto support with increased efficiencies and potential financial savings.
- Provide ad hoc analysis as needed.
Relationship Management(50%)
- Serve as site finance point person in coordination with other team members andcross-functional teams, ensuring clearcommunication, project managementandalignment of priorities.
- Supportin the development and strengthening of policies and procedures including leading, facilitating and / or participating in workgroups.
- Support Associate Director with improving Finance trainings and capacity building resources, for usewith both site finance teams and coordination Finance onboarding.
- Work withsite finance teams to assess opportunities for improvement in the areas ofaccounting, planning & monitoring, and reporting, identifying appropriate solutions and ensuring smooth implementation.
This includes playinga keyrole in new system(budget, accounting, implementation.
Developa capacity building and / or multi-year site priority plan for each site in the portfolio.Implement this plan and provide regular communication to leadership about progress.
Other responsibilities(10%)
- Providesupport to site finance team members across our sitesto increase overallbudgetmanagement capability,and contributeto overall team support, especially during fiscal year end or times of critical need
- International travel, as required
- As other duties assigned
Qualifications :
- Minimum8years progressively responsible finance experience
- Masters-level degree in public administration, business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred
- Experience developing and strengthening finance staff capacity, policies, procedures, systems, and processes
- Experience managing financial processes and comfortable with inheriting already established processes and tools, while also assessing areas for improvement
- Experience with information systems or proven ability to learn new systems quickly; strong computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel required).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities.
- Proficiencyin Spanish REQUIRED
- Experience at a global non-profitrequired
- Ability and willingness to travel, when needed
- Demonstrated ability toworkacross a range of cultures, personalities, and competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
- Interest in social justice and the cause of global health equity