Panama: Regional Finance Director

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Panama
Closing date: 24 Nov 2016

JOB TITLE Regional Finance Director

LOCATION: Panama City, Panama

CONTRACT TYPE: National or International

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility for delivering Save the Children's strategy within the region. You will:

be the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his / her immediate team on all finance related matters
contribute to the development of multi-year strategic and operational plans, and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted financial analytical review and best-in-class forecasting
develop the capacity of Country Office (CO) Finance Directors and their teams in order that they meet Save the Children International finance and award management essential standards and comply with Save the Children International standard operating procedures
ensure that appropriate controls are in place across the region and that financial risk is minimised
enable appropriate operational and investment decisions to be made on the grounds of sound financial analysis
support financial readiness, planning and response to humanitarian situations.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Regional Director, with dotted line to Director of International Programmes Finance, SCI London.

Regional dimensions: Save the Children has 7 country offices in the Latin American and Caribbean Region with a current staff complement of approximately 800 staff. In addition, the Regional Office manages projects with regional Save the Children Members and partner organizations. Current expenditures is approximately $40 million each year.

Regional Office Support Services:

The Regional Finance Director line manages administrative support Services for the Regional Office.

Number of direct reports: 2 and dotted line management of 7 country finance directors

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Financial Leadership and Management

Support the change management process within your region

Oversee that general support and administrative services are available in the Regional Office

Staff management, mentorship and development

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Significant senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO or organisation in finance
Qualified finance professional with financial management experience at a regional level within a complex global organisation
Strong English and Spanish communications skills
Experience of developing and building capacity in a regional finance function
Experience of implementing/working within strong control frameworks, where an audit background would be desirable
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in highest standards of ethics and integrity
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
Ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner
Experience in the non-for-profit sector in Latin America
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Willingness to undertake significant amounts of travel to the country offices for training, support and capacity building purposes
Commitment to Save the Children values.