Finance Manager, International Blue Carbon Institute

at  Conservation International

FINANCE MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL BLUE CARBON INSTITUTE

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

POSITION SUMMARY - THIS POSITION IS BASED IN SINGAPORE

Over the last decade, Conservation International (CI) has developed a comprehensive program with a focus on the conservation and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses), grounded in their mitigation, adaptation, and climate resilience value. The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) is committed to advancing the science and support systems essential for realizing the full potential of blue carbon in combating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and providing critical support to threatened coastal communities. Through collaboration with governments, scientists, organizations, and local communities, the IBCI aims to develop and disseminate efficient policies, financing, and implementation strategies for blue carbon ecosystems across three key areas: research and science innovation, developing multi-disciplinary capacity in blue carbon, and creating global networks to implement blue carbon programs and projects.
The Finance Manager, International Blue Carbon Institute supports financial and administrative functions of the International Blue Carbon Institute. They manage and support financial reporting to provide management with timely and relevant financial information to make informed decisions. The Manager ensures that sound donor and grant management policies and practices are adopted and implemented. They develop budgets and revenue forecasts and support the development of strategic plans as they impact operation functions. They also support fundraising efforts including developing cost proposals and performing donor assessments.

Financial Management

• Manage the cross-cutting IBCI budget and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, working closely with finance staff in the Asia Pacific Field Division, Center for Oceans, and Center for Natural Climate Solutions. Work with program management to identify and implement follow-up actions when necessary.
• Coordinate financial actions and reporting between the divisions involved in the IBCI, including Center for Oceans, NCS, and Asia-Pacific Field Division, specifically the Singapore program.
• Ensure compliance with CI policies and procedures and local reporting requirements.
• Manage budgeting, reporting, and financial compliance of grants and donor agreements and ensure the effective and efficient stewardship of CI’s assets and financial resources.
• Manage annual and ad-hoc budgeting and financial modeling. Support fundraising proposal efforts.
• Support workshops and meeting budgets and implementation, travel, logistics, and travel agreements.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Manage other financial issues that arise, including risk management.

• Support the execution of grants and contracts, issuing RFP’s, and managing consultant and grant agreements and payments.

  Business Operations

• Report on program performance and metric achievement.

• Manage efforts to improve program efficiencies, effectiveness, and alignment. Recommend changes in business processes and structure as needed and oversee internal control processes.
• Set and manage standards related to operational and financial management. Ensure operation roles, responsibilities, and workflows are clear and enhance internal client service.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.