Internals Only: Senior Finance Business Partner (Shared Services) at War Child Alliance

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Scenario Analysis, Financial Modelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Internal Controls, Donor Compliance, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, ERP Systems, Power BI, Excel, Risk Management, Financial Governance, Business Partnering

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Your mission The Senior Finance Business Partner provides strategic and practical financial support to the organisation by working closely with country teams, global functions, and partners to inform planning, decision-making, and performance management. The role translates financial information into meaningful insights, enabling stakeholders at different levels of the organisation to understand financial implications and make informed choices aligned with organisational priorities. The role is responsible for providing forward-looking financial guidance, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis, and for ensuring that financial considerations are embedded in operational, tactical, and strategic discussions In doing so, the role acts as a key interface between Finance and the wider organisation, ensuring that financial insight is applied consistently across assigned portfolios, and that financial discipline is maintained without limiting operational effectiveness or assuming direct responsibility for non-financial functions. What you will do: The role sits in the Finance and Operations function and engages with budget holders and relevant stakeholders to support financial management in practice, while maintaining alignment with organisational policies and funding requirements, and providing financial oversight and guidance on key operational areas, including procurement, logistics, and broader supply chain activities, with a focus on planning, internal controls, financial risks, systems effectiveness, value for money, and adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and donor requirements. Act as the primary finance partner to assigned countries, global functions, and partners,working closely with budget holders and stakeholders to support planning, decision-making, and performance management. Provide financial guidance and support across operational, tactical, and strategic levels,ensuring financial considerations are appropriately reflected in day-to-day activities as well as longer-term planning. Support the development and review of budgets and forecasts,working with stakeholders to ensure assumptions are robust, aligned with operational plans, and consistent withorganisationalpriorities. Contribute to the annualplanning cycle,ensuring that financial inputsfrom assigned portfolios are aligned with operational realities,strategic priorities, andfunding context,andthat key assumptions, risks, and variances are clearly understood and articulated. Support monthly and quarterly close processes, year-end activities, and internal and external audits,ensuring that financial inputs from assigned portfolios are complete,accurate, and well-supported. Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and underlying schedules and disclosures by providing analysis, reconciliations, and clear explanations of financial performance and position. Engage withleadership and senior management at global and country levels,andrelevant stakeholders,to supportplanning, resource allocation, and operational delivery decisions, including procurement andlogisticsconsiderations, ensuringalignment withorganisationalpriorities, approved budgets, and donor requirements. Monitor financial performance across assigned portfolios,using management reports and analysis toidentifytrends, risks, and opportunities, and supporting stakeholders in understanding and responding to these. Maintain oversight of the financial integrity of assigned portfolios,ensuringaccuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information used for management and decision-making. Maintainaclearunderstandingofthe financial position of assigned portfolios,including key balance sheet elements, ensuring financial implications are understood and reflected in planning and decision-making. Translate financial information into practical insights,enabling stakeholders to make informeddecisionsand takeappropriate actionto manage financial performance. Support decision-making processes by providingclear financial input and recommendations,ensuring implications, trade-offs, and risks are well understoodand appropriately considered. Provide forward-looking financial input,including scenario analysis and financial modelling, to support planning, funding decisions, and operational adjustments. Provide financial oversight and guidance on operational areas,including procurement,logistics, and broader supply chain activities, focusing on planning, internal controls, financial risks, system effectiveness, value for money, and compliance withorganisationalpolicies, procedures, and donor requirements. Ensure that financial governance expectations are clearly communicated andconsistentlyupheld across assigned portfolios,reinforcing accountability for compliance withorganisationalstandardsand donor requirements. Engage with operational functions,includinglogisticsand procurement,to reinforce the application of financial standards, internal controls, andorganisationalpolicies, and ensure risks and control weaknesses areidentified, addressed, and escalated whererequired. Promote soundfinancial managementpractices across assigned portfolios,supporting stakeholders in applyingorganisationalpolicies, procedures, and standards consistentlyin day-to-day operations. Identify,escalate, and follow through onfinancial risks and issues,working with stakeholders toensureappropriatemitigationactions are defined and implemented. Ensure alignment between financial planning, funding availability, and operational delivery,highlighting funding gaps, constraints, and financial implications for decision-making. Work closely with Finance Operations, FP&A, and Finance Systems functions,ensuring financial information isaccurate, relevant, and effectively used to supportorganisationalneeds. Support the consistent application of financial frameworks, tools, and processes,contributing to continuous improvement infinancial managementpractices across theorganisation. ROLE-SPECIFIC OR CONTEXT RESPONSIBILITIES The role may be assigned to support different portfolios, including countryprogrammes, global functions, or partnership arrangements, and is expected tooperateflexibly across these contexts asorganisationalneeds evolve. Provide financial and operational support in varying contexts, including environments with differing levels of financial and operational maturity, and adapt approach accordingly to ensureappropriate levelsof oversight, guidance, and control. Where required, take onadditionalresponsibilities across finance and operational areas (including procurement,logistics, and systems) to supportorganisationalpriorities, strengthen controls, and address capacity gaps. Contribute toorganisationalinitiatives, transformation projects, and process improvements across finance and operations, asrequired. Provide short-term or interim support to other portfolios, countries, or functions to ensure continuity offinancial managementand oversight. Your profile KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred Experience Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience infinancial management, business partnering, or financial planning and analysis Demonstrated experience working in complex, multi-entityand/or international environments Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting processes Experience working closely with senior stakeholders to support planning, decision-making, and performance management Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels of the organisation Experience in donor-funded environments and understanding of funding requirements and compliance expectations is highly desirable Experience engaging with operational functions (egprocurement,logistics, or programme delivery) and understanding their financial and control implications Experience contributing to year-end processes, audits, and financial reporting is desirable Languages Fluent in English (written and verbal) Other relevant languages(Arabic, French)are an advantage (Technical) Knowledge Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting Solid grounding in financial accounting principles and financial statements Understanding of internal control frameworks and financial governance practices Knowledge of procurement,logistics, and supply chain processes from a financial and control perspective Familiarity with donor compliance requirements andfinancial managementin funded programmes Experience working with ERP systems (egUnit4) and reporting tools (egExcel, Power BI) Ability to work with large datasets and translate financial data into meaningful insights Competencies Strong analytical and critical thinking capability Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance stakeholders High levelof accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to engage and guide stakeholders constructively acrossdifferent functionsand levels Sound judgement and ability to balance financial discipline with operational realities Proactive, solution-oriented mindset Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team What we offer Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation. Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply. Internals only may apply. Why You Should Apply Meaningful Impact : Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term, sustainable change. Professional Growth: Join a dynamic organisation that values learning, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Child’s global network. Global Reach : Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide. Collaborative & Inclusive Culture : Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all. How to Apply Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by June 26, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended. ________________________________________________________________________________ By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established. Disclaimer Only applications received via our website are processed. If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed. It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active. About us The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/ Safeguarding and Integrity Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: JEDI.team@warchild.net

Responsibilities

The Senior Finance Business Partner provides strategic financial guidance and support to country teams and global functions to inform planning and decision-making. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring financial discipline and compliance across operational areas like procurement and logistics.