VACANCY USA: Portfolio Financial Analyst

from Management Sciences for Health

Closing date: 07 Jul 2016

The Finance Analyst provides financial management support to country offices. He or she works closely with country offices and project teams, as well as with Atlas FP&A Portfolio Finance Managers, and other Program staff. S/he works with country offices to assist in the development and management of budgets and forecasts, to prepare financial reports, and to analyze financial data as needed.

Specific Responsibilities
Support Atlas Finance Managers and Country Office project teams to deliver timely and high-quality budgets, financial reports and financial analyses 50%

• Analyze in-country financial skills and capacity – based on skills assessment, determine country teams' need for support in the following areas:
• Develop budgets, pipelines, work plans and forecast in coordination with project teams in country.
• Perform math and compliance checks on budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial data needed from the home offices.
• Prepare corporate and project financial reports.
• Provide quality control of internal and external reports.
• Engage in financial analysis activities as needed in the US and/or country offices.

Support corporate oversight activities 25%

• Test and provide input to standards, job-aids and other tools for promoting sound financial management practices.
• Test and provide input to training and orientation materials, and to organize training logistics in select area.
• Provide technical training and onboarding to Finance Managers in country.

Support corporate oversight activities 20%

• Support the monitoring of financial performance of MSH portfolios (country offices, projects, cost centers, etc.).

Other duties as assigned 5%

• Includes participation in corporate workplan activities and various Atlas activities and initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required or equivalent experience; Master's preferred.
• 3 years of experience in international project financial management (budgeting, reporting, and analysis) or related experience is required.
• Experience with aspects of federal cost reimbursement practices, such as the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and USAID regulations desirable.
• Prior work experience with budgeting for non-USG agencies, Foundations and other donors desirable.
• Experience working with diverse and remote groups highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong software skills including extensive experience with database, spreadsheet, word processing tools and other applications required.
• Familiarity with accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, Serenic Navigator and/or Microsoft Navision desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program, finance and operations staff toward the achievement of project and organization objectives.
• Skilled at working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent English required; high level of professional proficiency in French or Spanish desirable.

Competencies

• Manage work with shifting priorities.
• Manage and coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously.
• Work in a team-oriented environment while driving for results.
• Proven success independently solving complex problems.
• Ability to work remotely with team members.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel internationally as needed (up to 20% time).
• Ability to function in a standard office environment including keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10 lbs.

EEO Statement

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

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