Finance Policy & Process Specialist

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Financial Policy and Procedures, will lead the development and maintenance of financial policies (including finance manual) and processes through collaboration with a global group of subject matter experts (SMEs). This role ensures that financial policies and procedures are simplified, well-understood, and easily accessible to staff. The Manager will work closely with various departments to ensure policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated, maintaining their relevance and supporting a robust financial control environment. Continuous improvement of financial processes is a key component of this role.

About You

You are a certified financial professional (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) with significant experience in financial management, policy development, and regulatory compliance within diverse, multi-cultural environments. You have a strong track record of developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, with a deep understanding of financial management principles and proficiency in financial software.

With excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, you can engage diverse stakeholders and deliver effective presentations. You have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, all while upholding high ethical standards and financial transparency.

An advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance) and experience in a global or multinational organization are highly desirable.

Please note that only applications in English will be accepted

Please follow this link for a full role profile; Financial Policy and Process Specialist.docx

Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live.  You may be office, home or hybrid based.

Type of Role: 2-year fixed term contract

Reports to: Head of Accounting and Financial Control

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Friday 20th September at 23.59pm UK

*Applicable locations include: Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.