Managing Director, Operations & Finance -Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership

Act as a senior advisor to the Africa Chief Field Officer, Vice President – Africa, and sub-regional leadership on financial strategy, institutional health, and investment planning.

Enable data-driven and informed decision-making by leading the development and integration of division-wide financial analytics, performance metrics, and scenario planning.

Collaborate with the Director of Development and Communications, to champion long-range financial planning that aligns funding models with strategic priorities.

Lead cost-benefit analyses and high-level financial modeling to anticipate funding shortfalls and develop contingency plans.

Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting

Oversee the development and delivery of internal and external financial reports and dashboards.

Ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting, including variance analysis and insights to inform course corrections.

Lead division-wide budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes, including integration with major revenue proposals.

Oversee grants administration and donor reporting, ensuring robust compliance with donor agreements and CI policies.

Operational Effectiveness and Business Planning

Drive division-wide operational planning and annual workplan consolidation to align with financial and strategic priorities.

Gather, analyze, and report division performance metrics and lead efforts to improve operational effectiveness.

Collaborate with leadership to align division outcomes with CI’s organizational strategy and results frameworks.

Support the deployment and effective use of CI systems and tools, ensuring staff have the capabilities and access required.

Donor Engagement and Resource Mobilization

Partner with development teams to support financial inputs into fundraising strategies, donor proposals, and financial sustainability models.

Oversee financial compliance and risk mitigation related to grant-funded activities, including proactive identification of financial vulnerabilities.

Industries:Government Administration

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