Finance Manager (Limited Term Employment)

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that everyone should have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes the importance of diversity among its employees to reflect the global populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, and opportunities for employee engagement. The foundation is committed to fostering a workplace environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
The Finance Manager role is integral to the Global Policy & Advocacy Division, providing essential business and analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis and modeling support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cross-cutting financial roles, particularly in the International Development, Policy, Advocacy, or Communications sectors. This position involves collaborating with the FP&A team to support grantee financial assessments, complex grant structuring, and building key relationships. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial planning, resource allocation, and supporting broader foundation priorities. The role is designed to enhance the foundation's impact through strategic financial management and analysis, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: providing financial analysis and business advice to program teams, leading complex analyses to support budget management and decision-making, supporting annual budgeting and financial planning processes, conducting organizational assessments and due diligence of key grantees, managing relationships with internal stakeholders, leading forecast and portfolio allocation management, creating financial planning tools, performing financial and risk analysis for grant management, assessing business plans, and driving data analyses to improve resource allocation. The role may also involve travel up to 10-15% of the time.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 7 years of experience in financial planning or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in international development, policy, advocacy, or communications is preferred. Strong analytical skills, particularly in financial modeling and grant structuring, are essential. Knowledge of risk management and organizational due diligence is also required. Candidates should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to synthesize complex information, and project management capabilities. Relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams are crucial.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position, with a preference for candidates who have additional qualifications or certifications in finance, business administration, or related fields. Advanced degrees or specialized training in international development or financial management may be advantageous.

Experience:
The role requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial planning, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the international development, policy, advocacy, or communications sectors. Experience in cross-functional financial roles that support multiple stakeholders is highly valued.

Languages:
While no specific languages are mandated, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in languages relevant to the foundation's global operations.

Additional Notes:
This position is a 9-month Limited Term Employment (LTE) role. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. The salary range for this role is between $143,000 and $214,600 USD, with specific adjustments for high-wage markets like Seattle and Washington D.C. The foundation aims to balance competitive pay with its mission-driven goals, and new hires typically start within the range minimum to midpoint based on their skills and experience. The hiring process includes a background check, and the foundation is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience, accommodating candidates with disabilities or medical conditions.