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Regional Finance Director - Asia |
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| Save the Children |
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Apply by:
8 May 2012
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About the Organization
Save the Children is a global child rights organisation with a dual mandate to deliver world-class, quality programming in health, education and child protect and to be the leading INGO for children in emergencies.Save the Children:
• reaches 50 million children every year
• raises $1.4 billion for children every year
• has 30 national organizations in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia
• works in more than 90 countries and has over 15,000 employees
Responsibilities
As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region. You will: • be the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his / her immediate team on all finance related matters • contribute to the development of multi-year strategic and operational plans, and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted financial analytical review and best-in-class forecasting • develop the capacity of Country Office finance teams in order that they meet SCI finance and grants management operating standards and comply with SCI standard operating procedures • ensure that appropriate controls are in place across the region and that financial risk is minimised • enable appropriate operational and investment decisions to be made on the grounds of sound financial analysis.
This role is a temporary role within the Asia Regional Office to fill in for the incumbent, who will be on an extended maternity leave expected to cover a period of 6 months
Qualifications/Experience
• qualified finance professional with financial management experience at a regional level within a complex global organisation • experience of developing and building capacity in a regional finance function • experience of implementing/working within strong control frameworks, where an audit background would be desirable • highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching • highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures • strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets • ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner • experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries • experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in • highest standards of ethics and integrity • willingness to undertake significant amounts of travel to the Country Offices for training, support and capacity building purposes • commitment to Save the Children values
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To Apply
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to jobs.83063.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
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