Partner, Financial Planning & Analysis

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Responsibilities

• Manage key components of the Foundation’s annual budgeting process, including operating expenses, pipeline, commitments, and disbursements, in collaboration with functional teams.
• Monitor progress against the annual budget and oversee the quarterly forecasting process.
• Consolidate budget and forecast figures for senior management review and provide data to support multi-year financial planning.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending effective solutions.
• Prepare Finance and Accounting materials for Board meetings and review financial figures included in other teams' materials.
• Analyze year-to-date results, including variance analysis, and prepare management reports for senior leadership and functional budget owners.
• Maintain, update, and create reporting dashboards to support management reporting.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis for internal and external purposes.
• Collaborate with leaders and staff across functions to provide financial expertise in budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and financial decision-making.
• Develop policies and procedures, offering training to enhance financial management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with a CPA or CA certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial roles within large not-for-profits, NGOs, or other global organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; French and/or local language skills are an added advantage.
• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and proficiency with related IT systems.
• Understanding of CRA regulatory requirements for not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience with financial modelling, report automation, and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, simplify, and enhance processes for operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to develop innovative approaches to complex problems.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.