Internals Only: Senior Finance Planning & Reporting Specialist 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, Forecasting, Management Reporting, Financial Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis, Scenario Planning, Financial Modelling, Power BI, Unit4 ERP, Excel, Budgeting, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Internal Control Frameworks, Management Accounting

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Your mission The Senior Finance Planning & Reporting Specialist coordinates and drives the delivery of financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and financial performance analysis processes across the Alliance. The role coordinates the consolidation and analysis of financial performance information, producing reliable and timely management reporting and translating financial data into structured insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. In doing so, the role strengthens planning discipline, reporting consistency, financial visibility, and performance monitoring across the organisation, supporting effective resource allocation, financial oversight, and risk awareness. What you will do: Coordinate and drive the delivery of the Alliance-wide financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term projections, ensuring alignment of timelines, assumptions, methodologies, and reporting outputs across countries, regions, and global functions. Coordinate the consolidation, analysis, and presentation of financial performance across countries, regions, and global functions, producing clear and timely management reporting with actionable insights to support organizational decision-making. Maintain and strengthen Alliance-wide financial planning and reporting frameworks, standards, definitions, reporting structures, and timelines to ensure consistency and comparability across the organisation. Translate financial data into structured analysis, identifying trends, risks, and variances, and supporting the linkage between financial performance and operational delivery. Prepare and present financial insights, narratives, and performance analysis to support senior management discussions, operational reviews, and governance processes. Coordinate and oversee the preparation and production of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting outputs, ensuring financial information is accurate, consistent, decision-oriented, and aligned with organisational priorities. Coordinate and drive variance analysis across actuals, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring key drivers are understood and consistently reflected across reporting outputs. Drive forecasting discipline and continuous improvement across the Alliance, working closely with Finance Business Partners and Finance Operations to strengthen the quality, consistency, and reliability of financial projections and assumptions. Support and coordinate scenario planning, financial modelling, and forward-looking analysis to assess financial implications, operational risks, and planning assumptions. Monitor alignment between financial planning, donor funding flows, and operational delivery, highlighting funding gaps, liquidity considerations, and financial risks for review. Coordinate and drive improvements in financial reporting processes, tools, dashboards (eg PowerBI), and data structures, including optimisation of ERP (eg Unit 4) outputs and enhancement of management reporting capabilities across the Alliance. Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data definitions, structures, and reporting logic across systems and outputs, maintaining a single source of truth for financial information. Coordinate and validate financial planning and reporting inputs across Finance Operations, Finance Business Partners, and Finance Systems functions, ensuring consistency, integrity, and alignment across organizational reporting outputs. ROLE-SPECIFIC OR CONTEXT RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and contribute to the establishment and ongoing development of an Alliance-wide FP&A function, including planning processes, reporting standards, dashboards, and management reporting approaches. Coordinate and support the continuous improvement of financial dashboards, management information tools, and reporting structures, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and reporting needs. Prepare and present financial analysis, management information, and supporting materials for senior management discussions, governance processes, and organizational planning activities under the direction of the Head of Finance. Your profile KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred Experience Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in financial planning, reporting, forecasting, or financial management Experience coordinating planning, forecasting, and reporting processes within complex or multi-entity environments Experience developing and producing management reporting outputs, dashboards, and financial analysis to support management discussions and decision-making Experience working with stakeholders to support financial planning, reporting, and performance monitoring processes Experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools within structured financial environments Experience working within an INGO or similarly complex international organisation is desirable Languages Fluent in English (written and verbal) Dutch or other relevant languages are an advantage (Technical) Knowledge Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting principles Solid grounding in financial and management accounting and internal control frameworks Understanding of data structures, definitions, and the importance of data consistency across financial reporting Strong experience with ERP systems (eg Unit4) and reporting tools (eg Excel, Power BI), including development and maintenance of financial reports and dashboards Ability to work with large datasets and translate them into meaningful insights 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

Coordinates the delivery of financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting across the Alliance to support strategic decision-making. Drives the consolidation of financial performance data and strengthens reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and visibility.