Donor Finance Manager

Do you have extensive grants management experience within an international charity and are looking for an opportunity to shape the financial operations of a global organisation? Do you have excellent communication skills and a desire to engage with stakeholders across a diverse range of international environments? Are you a self-motivated individual looking to make a real difference by providing financial management and support to multiple countries and partners? If so, this could be the role for you!

Robertson Bell is partnering with a remarkable not-for-profit organisation as they recruit for a Donor Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive and forward-thinking individual, offering full autonomy over the financial management of programmes and the chance to collaborate with international partners. The role also involves line management of a Finance Officer.

As the Donor Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with programme budget holders and technical advisors in global offices, offering financial guidance across various countries.
• Overseeing partner budgets and ensuring compliance with the organisation's financial policies.
• Managing financial risks, maintaining the fraud register, conducting investigations, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions.
• Reviewing and approving budget amendments, financial reports from partners, and signing off on payment projections.
• Acting as the primary contact for overseeing the financial management of programmes in countries across Africa, South America and Asia.
• Providing financial literacy training and due diligence for several partners, offering tailored support based on their capacity and needs.
• Managing restricted and unrestricted grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

• Mentoring and supporting a Finance Officer in their personal and professional development to enhance their financial management skills.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, based in London, allowing you to work from home three days a week. You will also benefit from a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave, and access to wellbeing programmes.

The ideal Donor Finance Manager will:

• Be a qualified Accountant or possess substantial relevant experience.
• Have experience working within an international charity, or possess strong internal audit experience in charities with complex funding streams.
• Have a solid understanding of working with multiple donors and navigating their financial requirements.
• Be proficient in Excel and experienced in managing multi-currency accounts.
• Have previous line management experience or be keen to develop these skills.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don’t delay in applying!