Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Conduct reviews and provide feedback on financial documents for RLM and other programmes, ensuring partners and Sightsavers’ staff maintain rigorous standards.

• Collaborative Planning: Work closely with technical and operational teams to compile donor submissions, including financial reports and risk assessments, adhering to strict deadlines.

• System Integration: Align programme finances with our systems under the guidance of the Head of NTD/Inclusion Finance, producing detailed reports and Power BI dashboards.

• Donor Engagement: Participate in donor meetings, contributing to discussions and decisions that shape programme direction and funding.

• Compliance and Auditing: Oversee partner compliance, conduct audits, and support financial monitoring to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and financial protocols.

Skills and Experience
The Finance and Risk Officer will take on the pivotal role of managing the finances for the innovative Reach the Last Mile (RLM) programme. With a hands-on approach, you will ensure the day-to-day financial operations are executed flawlessly, under the expert guidance of our senior team. Your responsibilities will not only be confined to the meticulous management of the RLM programme but will also extend to providing essential budget support for upcoming proposals. This role is tailor-made for a finance professional who is eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Jobholder Requirements

 Essential:

Able to demonstrate finance and accountancy experience. Working towards an accountancy qualification a strong advantage but not essential.

Awareness of overseas development context gained through working in the INGO sector is preferable but not essential

Experience of institutional donor or contract management preferable

Jobholder Entry Requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours
required
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
▪ Able to demonstrate finance and accountancy experience. Working towards an accountancy qualification a strong advantage but not essential.
▪ Awareness of overseas development context gained through working in the INGO sector is preferable but not essential
▪ Experience of institutional donor or contract management preferable Skills (Special Training or Competence):
▪ Excellent numerical skills
▪ Proficiency with Excel (including pivot tables) is required and experience of a computer-based accounting system
▪ Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is desirable
▪ Strong attention to detail with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution
▪ Well organised and conscientious with an appreciation of the importance of meeting reporting commitments
▪ Ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities
▪ Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with donor funding developments
▪ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a variety of cultures
▪ Experience of institutional donor or large-scale contract management including audit
▪ Experience of working with partners and colleagues with a wide range of financial capacity and providing them with guidance and support
▪ Fluent in written and spoken English. French or Portuguese language skills an
advantage but not required

Desirable:

• Proficiency with Excel (including pivot tables) is required and experience of a computer-based accounting system
• Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is desirable
• Strong attention to detail with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution
• Well organised and conscientious with an appreciation of the importance of meeting reporting commitments
• Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with donor funding developments
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a variety of cultures
• Experience of institutional donor or large-scale contract management including audit
• Experience of working with partners and colleagues with a wide range of financial capacity and providing them with guidance and support
• Fluent in written and spoken English. French or Portuguese language skills an advantage but not required