Head of Programme Finance

UK - North West Based

Starting salary for this position is £54,588 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About the role:

We are for looking for a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to lead and develop the HQ Programme Finance team in the delivery of strong financial controls and frameworks. Working as one of four Heads of Finance, you will play a key role in contributing to MAG’s overall strategic direction and management, you will influence local, regional and global internal stakeholders to deliver strong financial control and resilience, and lead on the delivery of multi-country contracts, liaising with key donors and external partners. You will build and develop the Programme Finance team to ensure robust and effective, high quality financial business partnering. You will also work with the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to provide insights into the monthly management accounts, including programme performance and risk narratives, and variance analysis.

About you:

We are looking for:

  • CCAB or international equivalent professional accounting qualification
  • Experience of financial management in a complex multi-site international organisation (featuring multi-currency and multi-contract project accounting)
  • Experience of managing requirements of multiple grant/funding providers  
  • Experience of coordinating and preparing business planning for complex organisations
  • Experience of fostering finance business partnering to international, multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of establishing and maintaining strong financial controls
  • Experience of preparing and analysing management reporting for financial and non-financial users

You will need to demonstrate an ability to manage complex workloads and often competing deadlines, and establish and maintain strong financial controls which ensure we operate to the highest financial standards. You will also be able to influence diverse and disparate teams with competing priorities.

Further Information:

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

How to apply

For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:

MAG – Head of Programme Finance - Candidate Information Pack

Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 27thOctober 2024:

  1. Up-to-date CV
  2. Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
  3. Completed Candidate Profile Form

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we cannot respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, your application has not been successful.