Localisation Senior Financial Analyst at Save the Children

As the Localisation Financial Analyst, you will lead on key analytical outputs and provide strong analytical support to the Localisation Initiative team. The scope of this role spans leading on both data collection/ assimilation/ analysis, as well as implementing data controls/ quality and process improvements.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Ability to understand and manage stakeholder drivers and project expectations
• At least 5+ years of experience in financial/ data analysis, ideally within the NGO sector
• Highly organised and methodological approach to work
• Experience of leading analysis outputs and working with financial and other key data sets, preferably in an accountancy, actuarial, risk or auditing capacity
• A proven ability to deliver to the highest standards in a fast-paced and complex environment, with high quick turnaround times
• Ability to work independently and judge when to ask for advice or inputs
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and present both at a technical and non-technical level
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate/mediate; to facilitate the resolution of conflicting data/ financial analysis
• Proven experience of working effectively with senior management and presenting analysis in a compelling manner to senior leadership
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to support the creation of compelling business cases/ projects with accurate cost and effort estimations
• Excellent understanding of business complexity and project interdependencies
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
• Proven experience in facilitating productive workshops, preferably in multi-cultural contexts
• Ability to effectively prioritise work and agree priorities with the Project Lead/ Manager
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and able to take the initiative and ownership to deliver value to the business
• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally

Desirable:

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)
• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic