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Job Title:  Finance Business Partner

Organisation: Saferworld

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: £52,298 per annum

About the Company:

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organization operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Job Summary:   The Finance Business Partner will:

• Strengthen systems for managing and complying with financial processes for Saferworld’s “commercial” contracts.
• Provide high-quality finance partnering to country offices.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting while offering analysis and insight to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with leadership, country teams, and finance managers to ensure effective financial management and cost recovery strategies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Country Programme Business Partnering

• Collaborate with country offices to prepare budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts, assess trends, and participate in financial performance reviews.
• Support financial management of projects, including preparing year-end accounts and statutory audits.
• Ensure donor reporting compliance and timelines are met.
• Work with country teams to implement audit recommendations.
• Provide financial information and analysis for fundraising and business case development.

Organizational Business Partnering

• Provide strategic financial advice to support decision-making at leadership levels.
• Support finance-related organization-wide initiatives and projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial trends and accounts to leadership.
• Oversee implementation of cost recovery policies and risk management procedures in country offices.
• Approve budgets for fundraising proposals in collaboration with country offices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
• Experience as a finance business partner or senior financial management in the charity sector, ideally with international field offices.
• Proven expertise in budgeting and forecasting with both restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Understanding of donor environments, grant compliance, and institutional fundraising.
• Track record of project management and financial control processes.
• Experience mentoring and strengthening finance staff capacity.
• Proven ability to anticipate change and guide organizations through adaptation.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Strong hands-on work ethic while balancing strategic responsibilities.
• Business partnering skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Effective cross-cultural communication, including remote liaison.
• Resilient under pressure, proactive in problem-solving, and adept at decision-making.

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to Saferworld’s safeguarding principles.
• Respect for equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on applying these values in the workplace.
• Dedication to personal and professional development.
• Alignment with Saferworld’s mission and values.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work outside normal hours during emergencies or critical incidents.

How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 5th January 2025

NB: We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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