DESCRIPTION

Duration - 12 months fixed term

EXPERIENCE

• A senior finance role within a medium sized, non-profit organisation
• Extensive line management experience, including supporting team members towards qualification while working
• Experience of developing high performing teams, managing collective and individual continuous improvement, aligned to strategic goals
• Experience of influencing senior leaders
• Substantial experience of financial management and budgeting in charity and/or commercial sector
• Demonstrable experience of working in a financial environment to understand financial business reporting requirements, operational accounting processes and controls
• Finance and project management system management
• Knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles and compliance requirements of a Belgian-registered non-profit · Knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles and compliance requirements of a Delware-registered 501(c)3 non-profit

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to assimilate, analyse and present financial data to a high level of accuracy
• Strategic thinking and collaborative strategy development
• Ability to provide strong and proactive leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Values-driven and exceptional integrity, including ensuring a safe working environment and equal opportunities for all
• Ability influence and negotiate (desirable)

PURPOSE OF JOB

This senior role will lead, co-ordinate, develop and support ODI Global’s Finance Systems team and Finance Business Partner team. ODI Global uses Microsoft Business Central and Progressus, a combined finance and project management system.
The role will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of a high-quality management accounting and financial systems service across the ODI Global. The systems team comprises a Systems Manager and an Assistant, and the role of the Head of FP&A is to ensure that both the business as usual and the project elements of the work of the team is delivered on a timely basis and to a high standard.
The Finance Business Partner team comprises two qualified Senior Finance Business Partners and three Finance Business Partners, and the role of the Head of FP&A is to guide the Senior Finance Business Partners in delivering a high-quality partnering service to their respective teams.
The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis will also be central in the financial planning and compliance aspects of ODI Global’s independent affiliate entities, ODI Europe (a Belgian-registered non-profit) and ODI Global Washington (a Delaware-registered 501(c)3).