Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established in 2010 by the 194 countries that are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is recognized as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund, with a mission to support developing countries in their efforts to respond to climate change while fostering sustainable development. GCF has a portfolio of 353 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 20.2 billion to date. In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged to support its new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027, with an ambition to grow to at least a USD 50 billion fund by 203

• The organization operates with a diverse workforce of over 300 employees and is headquartered in the Republic of Korea. GCF aims to mobilize public and private sector financial flows for climate action, ensuring that its actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and aspirations of each nation it supports.

Job Overview:
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager plays a crucial role in providing leadership and authoritative financial insights to inform decision-making by the Senior Management Team of the Green Climate Fund. This position is responsible for leading the analysis, monitoring, and forecasting of institutional resources, working closely with budget focal points and Independent Units to ensure efficient and strategic allocation of resources in alignment with the Fund’s mandate and approved work programmes. The FP&A Manager will be expected to generate forward-looking insights into organizational efficiency and effectiveness, identify systemic information gaps, and design innovative approaches to capture critical decision support data. This role requires a commitment to fostering a high-performing team culture and supporting staff development while ensuring that financial reporting metrics are developed and implemented to support management and board decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The FP&A Manager will lead the strategic expansion of financial and operational analysis frameworks to strengthen institutional planning controls and enhance forecasting discipline. They will set the direction for continuous improvement of managerial reporting and multi-year budgeting processes, benchmarking against peer international financial institutions. The role includes providing leadership and talent stewardship for the FP&A function, developing and implementing financial reporting metrics, and acting as a senior financial adviser to the Senior Management Team. The FP&A Manager will oversee the preparation of management reporting, ensuring timely collection and consolidation of bottom-up resourcing estimates, and lead the development of frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures that embed lessons learned and best practices in financial planning and analysis across the Fund.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement if accompanied by an additional 2 years of experience. Candidates should be fully qualified Financial or Managerial Accountants (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CMA) and must demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English. Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power Automate, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau is essential. Experience in data analytics and programming skills in Python or similar languages will be considered an added advantage.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting. In cases where a candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, they must have an additional 2 years of experience to meet the educational requirements. Candidates should also be fully qualified Financial or Managerial Accountants, holding certifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CMA.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting work within an International or Multilateral Organization that has a funding size and operations similar to those of the GCF. Additionally, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a management or equivalent leadership role, with accountability for institution-wide outcomes. Proven experience in developing high-performing teams and managing complex financial operations is essential.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. While English is the primary language required, proficiency in additional languages may be considered beneficial, particularly if they are relevant to the regions in which GCF operates.

Additional Notes:
The closing date for applications is 9 November 2026, and applications submitted after this deadline may not be considered. The position is classified as Grade C, and details regarding grade levels, salary scales, and benefits can be found on the GCF website. The selection process will consider performance at interviews, appropriate testing, and references. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.