Emergency Response Finance Director - International Finance Team - US, UK

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Description

Location : United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands

Position Status : Full-time, Regular, Exempt

Salary Level :

US Starting Salary for this role will be USD $90,000 to $110,000 commensurate on experience.

Based on local benchmark for candidates outside the United States.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong.

We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.

The Position

The Emergency Response Finance Director is a key member of the Global Emergency Response Teams (ERT’s) deployable team for emergency response, the role supports the financial management function for Emergency Response start-ups or response pivots and oversees the financial management of emergency response programming in field responses.

The Director plays a key role in advancing strategies and initiatives globally, ensuring alignment with Mercy Corps' internal policies, procedures, and donor regulations.

Reporting via a joint management line to the Vice Presidents of International Finance and Emergency Response, this position collaborates to optimize the use of financial resources across programs and departments, fostering efficiency and effectiveness.

This is a deployable role, and the team member will have multiple assignments throughout the year in support of or to lead financial management related to the emergency response.

The role may also support assignments related to preparedness efforts.

Essential Responsibilities

Operations Setup

Strategic Leadership in Payment Systems Development : Spearheaded the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of payment systems, including the establishment of banking relationships, managing petty cash, and other essential systems to ensure the effective execution of Mercy Corps’ emergency response operations.

Accounting System Oversight : Lead the setup and continuous improvement of the accounting system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor compliance.

Provide strategic direction for adapting the system to evolving operational needs.

Policy Development and Implementation : Drive the formulation, implementation, and periodic update of local financial and accounting policies and procedures to ensure robust financial management and internal control within all operations.

Global Coordination and Compliance : Act as the principal liaison with global support teams and local authorities, ensuring all financial and accounting systems meet organizational standards and comply with regulatory requirements.

Integration with Programmatic Activities : Collaborate with emergency response teams to ensure the seamless integration of finance functions with programmatic activities, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Field Leadership in Crisis Situations : Lead on-the-ground financial operations during crises, providing strategic support and direction in emergency locations as required.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of international level progressive financial management experience within an INGO at field level / overseas level experience, including supervisory experience required.

Demonstrated success as an emergency finance leader across all disciplines including planning, budget development for new programs / proposals, financial systems-set up, financial & accounting management and reporting.

Experience in a global environment is required.

Broad knowledge and experience in emergency response financial management strategies.

Experience working in complex and fast-paced environments, with the ability to deploy to emergency locations for extended periods.

Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate teams.

Strong financial management and budgeting skills.

Commitment to humanitarian principles and the mission and strategy of Mercy Corps.

Excellent oral and written English skills required. Fluency in a second language (French, Spanish or Arabic) a plus.

Ability to travel up to 50-60 percent of the time including emergency response deployments.

Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Success Factors

This role will require exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills in setting up and implementing Mercy Corps financial systems, policies and procedures and ensuring compliance.

Organizational skills and ability to prioritize will be critical while on assignment due to the number of priorities and urgency to get emergency operations operational.

The successful candidate will have an ability to interact effectively across international and national program and finance teams successfully, both in a managerial as well as training capacity.

They will be able to support regional and International Finance objectives with timely and meaningful financial information, have a demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information.

An impeccable professional standard of finance and accounting ethics and the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

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