Job Offers at Plan International

The Opportunity

The main focus of this role is the preparation of the cash flow forecasting for all 22 National Organisations (NO) and Implementing Member Organisations (IMO) within Plan International Worldwide and also taking responsibility for coordinating and collating all cash flow forecasting requirements for all 60 Country Offices (CO) of Plan International Inc.

The role holder will take responsibility for refining the cash flow forecast based on updates received from NOs, IMOs and COs and communicate these changes to the Head of Treasury in a timely manner. It is expected that cashflow forecasting will make up 30% - 40% of this role.

About You 

• You are a chartered accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with significant experience in the banking sector, ideally holding a CertFT/AMCT qualification.
• Your advanced Excel skills (including Micro, Macro, and VBA), along with solid experience in SAP and Power BI, make you highly adept at handling complex financial data.
• You have deep knowledge of foreign exchange trades and investment banking, with strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• You communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal, and excel at prioritizing workloads in fast-paced environments. Additional language skills (Spanish, French, or German) and experience in banking operations like KYC and AML are a plus, as is international experience, particularly in APAC, MEESA, or ROA regions. Forex knowledge with exotic currencies and advanced accounting experience would further strengthen your profile.

Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live. You may be office, home or hybrid-based

Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions. 

Reports to: Head of Treasury

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Friday 20th September at 23.59pm UK

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled financial Head of Business Partnering and Strategic Finance to join our team as a key financial business partner to the CEO, CFO, and Directors of Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, and Treasury. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping the financial strategy of Plan International, analyzing the organization's overall financial health, and identifying future risks and opportunities. Your strategic insights will play a critical role in maximizing financial sustainability by developing strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks. You will also lead the establishment of a cutting-edge business partnering culture within the Business Partnering team, the Global Hub finance team, and the broader Plan International finance community.

About You

• Extensive financial business partnering experience 
• Strategic and critical thinking 
• Strong financial, economic, budget modelling skills 
• Experienced people manager and coach
• Project management qualification or related experience
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA or internationally recognised equivalent) 
• Educated to degree level ideally in Finance or Economics or MBA or equivalent experience
• Ideally experienced in INGO Sector (preferably Humanitarian/Development) and working in programme delivery countries 
• Additional language skills (French, Spanish) are advantageous 

Location: The location of this role can be flexible, preferably closer to the point of impact and where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live.

Type of role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions.

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 (23.59 UK time)

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The Opportunity

This role is responsible for transforming Plan International’s approach to country-level financial accounting, control, and compliance, embedding a customer-focused approach. The aim is to balance serving Country Offices to help them mature and deliver their objectives while ensuring PII meets its statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.

This is a business-critical role with a global remit. Leads a globally dispersed, multi-cultural team of approximately 6-8. Influences engage and communicate with Regional Finance Directors, Senior managers within Global Hub Finance, finance managers and practitioners and non-finance colleagues in regional, country offices, and national organisations.  The role will be based within Global Hub (GH); it will require continuous engagement across Plan’s global network, though travel will be very limited.

About You

• You are a qualified accounting professional (ACA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a strong grasp of US GAAP and IFRS, coupled with experience in financial accounting controls.
• You bring extensive financial expertise, particularly within the INGO, humanitarian, development, or non-profit sectors, and have hands-on experience with SAP or similar financial suites.
• Your analytical skills are sharp, and you focus on process efficiency. You’re proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. You have a deep understanding of organizational priorities, values, and finance business processes, with a proven ability to lead teams, motivate colleagues, and drive improvements in financial compliance.
• You thrive under pressure, can manage ambiguity, and work effectively within diverse teams. Your leadership is inclusive and empowering, and you excel at imparting knowledge. Additional language skills in Spanish or French are a plus.

Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live. You may be office, home or hybrid based.

Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions.  

Reports to: Director of Global Programmes and Operations Finance

Closing Date: Friday 20th September at 23.59pm UK