Finance Manager, Agriculture Development (Limited Term)

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. It offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, and opportunities for employee engagement in various communities. The foundation is committed to fostering a thriving work environment for personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
The Finance Manager for Agriculture Development will play a pivotal role in providing business and financial support to the Agriculture Development team. This position involves daily engagement in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting. The Finance Manager will ensure that systems and processes are established for timely financial reporting and rigorous analysis, which are essential as the organization grows. The role requires collaboration with leadership and program officers to translate strategic objectives into long-term investment plans, monitor financial performance against budgets, and identify risks. The Finance Manager will also develop financial monitoring tools and partner with programmatic teams to manage grant spending effectively. This position is crucial for supporting sustainable agricultural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, ensuring that resources are allocated wisely to maximize impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis and provide leadership with strategic and financial information to support budget management and forecasting.
• Collaborate with leadership and Program Officers to translate strategy into long-term investment plans.
• Monitor actuals and forecasts against budget, identifying major risks.
• Create financial monitoring and planning tools, partnering with programmatic teams to manage grant spending.
• Identify operational and financial risks and propose mitigating strategies.
• Conduct financial and risk analysis to support investment management with an 'Impact First' approach.
• Partner with Program Officers to structure effective investments and develop strategies to manage risks.
• Benchmark costs and provide advice to Program Officers in negotiations.
• Analyze and develop business plans and perform financial sustainability analysis. 1
• Assess the financial health of grantee organizations through financial statement reviews. 1
• Lead organizational assessments of key grantees and develop action plans. 1
• Communicate findings of resource allocation processes to internal stakeholders. 1
• Advise program teams on investments to strengthen partner capacity. 1
• Support an inclusive culture through modeling behaviors and timely issue escalation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in financial modeling and investment structuring.
• Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools.
• Detailed knowledge of risk management and due diligence processes.
• Robust analytical, quantitative, and modeling skills applicable to various business models.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong skills in synthesizing information and distilling significant data.
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements effectively.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 1
• Excellent relationship management skills. 1
• Significant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning. 1
• Experience implementing financial processes and systems.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required. Equivalent demonstrated experience may also be considered in lieu of a formal degree. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, enabling the candidate to perform the analytical tasks required in this role effectively.

Experience:
Candidates should possess significant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning. This experience should include a strong background in financial modeling and investment structuring, as well as a proven track record of managing financial processes and systems. The role requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and support various teams, indicating a need for a versatile and adaptable professional.

Languages:
English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication with diverse stakeholders is essential. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a limited-term role for 12 months, and relocation assistance will not be provided. Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States, as the foundation does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this role. The salary range for this position in Seattle is between $143,000 and $214,600 USD, with actual placement depending on the candidate's skills and experience. The foundation is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience, accommodating candidates with disabilities or medical conditions as needed.