Finance Manager at Save The Children

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

•     Qualified professional accountant (internationally recognised qualification, practical experience equivalent will be considered) with substantial post qualification accounting experience
•     Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building
•     Proven track record of supporting a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions
•     Knowledge of the requirements of the major emergency donors and experience in budgeting and reporting to donors.
•     Good attention to detail and analytical skills
•     Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).
•     Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
•     Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
•     Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
•     Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desirable

•     Experience with any Save the Children financial systems and overseas accounting software (including Agresso FMS, AMS) Significant experience with NGOs in an international emergency environment