THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Head, Financial Planning, Analysis and Treasury, the Lead, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for leading financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for the Public Affairs & Communications and the People & Culture teams, in close collaboration with the FP&A team based in Toronto.
Business partnering to support the teams’ financial decision-making is an important part of this role.
The successful candidate will be based in Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Leads the Foundation’s annual budgeting process for the Public Affairs & Communications (PAC) and People & Culture (P&C) teams, in collaboration with senior leaders in those functional areas.
Monitors progress against the annual budget for those functional areas and manages the quarterly forecasting process during the year.
Analyzes trends and key performance indicators, presents issues clearly and concisely including risks, opportunities and other insights, and provides actionable recommendations.
Collaborates closely with with the rest of the FP&A function, including providing data to support the Foundation’s multi-year financial planning.
Provides information for the quarterly financial update to the Board of Directors, and reviews financial figures included in Board materials prepared by the PAC and P&C teams.
Analyzes year-to-date results and prepares management reports including variance analysis for senior management and staff responsible for PAC and P&C budgets.
Monitors spending on key initiatives, such as media campaigns, and ensures appropriate accounting treatment is applied.
Leads external and internal ad hoc financial analysis for the PAC and P&C functions.
Engages with the Technology team to support system implementation projects if required.
Supports PAC and P&C senior management in their financial decision-making and analysis.
Supports procurement by managing and drafting contracts (in collaboration with Legal and the PAC and P&C business partners), including ensuring commitments are within budget, payment terms are based on appropriate milestones, and contract terms are met before payments are made.
Provides financial expertise to the teams in areas including budgeting, forecasting, coding and contracting.
Develops policies and procedures and provides training as needed.
WHO YOU ARE
CPA/CA degree with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or a related field is required.
A minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in a related field.
Experience in financial planning and analysis roles within large global organizations.
Experience within the media industry would be a significant asset.
Experience in various aspects within financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and a demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with internal business partners.
Experience in the not for profit sector would be an asset.
Financial and management reporting including forecasting, budgeting and the related IT systems.
Strong technical knowledge and ability to apply appropriate accounting treatments.
Ability to identify, simplify and build/improve/implement processes.
Ability to present financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial business partners including senior management.
Experience with financial modelling.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of Canadian regulatory environment for not-for-profit organizations would be an asset.
Ability to challenge and provide feedback in a constructive manner with the goal of improving efficiency and operational excellence.
Innovative and able to formulate new or creative approaches to problems.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships.
Drives a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
Possesses excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
Commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
French language and/or local language skills are an asset.
Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.
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