We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030. No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated. We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Job Summary

• Either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).
• ROLE PURPOSE:
   Lead budgeting and forecasting for the budgets of SCI AFCO along with budget holder and department leads. 
   Provide high quality financial management information to business partners.
   Provide budgets and financial reports for internal and external use, and for the donors  I Members
   Drive effective delivery of key global transformation projects relevant to finance (including coding,
  In the event of a major  humanitarian emergency, the  role holder will be expected  to work outside the  normal role profile and  be able to vary working  hours accordingly.
• SCOPE OF ROLE: 
• Reports to: Finance of Director
• Staff directly reporting to this post:  FP&A Manager, Finance Coordinators
• Role Dimensions: AFCO has a current annual portfolio of about USD 80 million, with about 40 active awards in a given month for which reports are submitted to various Budget Holders, SC Members and donors on regular basis. AFCO implements programs in Afghanistan via seven sub-offices in the provinces, plus a program and the country office in Kabul. This position ensures efficient and effective use of the CO financial resources through accurate reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all the awards and internal processes.
  KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Financial Planning and Forecasting
   Manage Master budget and forecasts process as per SCI requirements, tools and guidance, in close coordination with Budget Holders, Program Operations, Field Offices and Business Development team. 
   Lead analysis of Afghanistan CO Awards on fair charging, re-align spending patterns and suggest for any changes and improvements required on the fair share policy. 
   Reviews award progress data in Agresso, gives feedback to the respective Budget holders for correct expenses recordings in line with approved budget lines. 
   Supports Program Operations in Budget Vs Analysis meeting and follows up with budget holders to ensure that the action plans are implemented on time. 
   Produce required financial analysis for SCI management and stakeholders. 
   Ensure finance related KPIs are met every month as per SCI guidance 
   Act as a strong business partner for senior stakeholders providing guidance and advice and dealing with all FP&A related queries. 
   Perform financial analysis for CO portfolio to ensure GAP of funding is well addressed with the concerned departments and with field offices and to propose coverage for each department. 
   Preform analysis for cost allocation methodology (CAM) charges, identify potential implications on the existing awards, working with award team to develop cost recovery plans i.e., budget re-alignment where possible. 
   Ensure every month staff SOF wise analysis is performed and staff planned is prepared.
• Proposal Budgeting 
•  Develop and review proposals budget to ensure the eligibility and all relevant costs have been allocated properly to each award. This would cover member/ donor specific requirements and CO strategics context are reflected. 
   Work with Business Development , Technical Advisors and award team to develop award budgeting process including budget development and coordination process and with relevant departments. 
    Ensure that all approved grants’ budget is entered in the financial management system within appropriate time frame, with necessary details so that donor reports can be retrieved efficiently and in line with donor reporting structure.

The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis will have responsibilities that include:

• Develop Budget Holders, finance personnel and field staff with mentoring and structured training and development to understand financial management, donor guidelines, compliance and SCI award management procedures 
   Carry out regular visits to field offices, partners  and project sites 
   Contribute on award specific kick off meetings to educate BHs and partners on donor regulatory requirements, financial planning, reporting and analysis. 
   Supervise, mentor, and develop staff capacity on their assigned tasks and preparing them for higher level responsibilities; provide opportunities and take actions accordingly. 
• Finance Transformation
•   Design and develop simple and harmonised automated of processes for management decisions.  
   Ensure effective implementation of key transformation projects, including the adoption of the new coding structure.
• Other 
   Ensure that audit recommendations are implemented as per donor rules and regulations 
   Represents and coordinates both internal and external forum as required related to the award management matters. 
   Contribute to country strategy and operational planning and reporting 
   Other tasks are assigned by supervisor 
• SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) 
• Accountability: 
   Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values 
   Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved 
    Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding 
• Ambition: 
   Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages team to do the same 
   Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others 
   Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale 
• Collaboration: 
    Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors, and partners 
   Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength 
   Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to 
• Creativity: 
    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions 
   Willing to take disciplined risks 
• Integrity: 
   Honest, encourages openness and transparency 
   Always acts in the best interests of children 

Job Requirment

• Bachelor ’s in Accounting, Finance, MBA or Professional accountancy qualification.
   Master’s in relevant field will be preferable
  SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
•  Recommended  7 years managerial level experience  in a corporate or an International Organization
    Excellent analytical skills-the ability  to analyse complex  financial data and design and produce  effective management information
   Excellent experience  of budgeting  and budget management
   Excellent experience  of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
   Strong  communication and interpersonal skills
   Ability to manage a complex  and diverse workload and to work to tight  deadlines
   Willingness and ability  to dramatically change work practices  and hours, and work with  incoming  surge teams, in the event of emergencies
   Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its values
   Written and verbal fluency in   English
  Additional job responsibilities
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
• Equal Opportunities 
• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
  Child Safeguarding:
  We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
  Safeguarding our Staff:
  The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
  Health and Safety
  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Submission Guideline

• Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
• Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
• It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
• Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

• We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

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