MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT<\/p>\n
\tEnabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.<\/p>\n
MAJOR FUNCTIONS<\/p>\n
\tThe Finance Specialist provides essential operational and analytical support to the Secretariat Finance Business Partnering team. The position focuses on coordinating routine finance activities, maintaining trackers and financial systems, supporting period\u2011end and peak workload activities, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity across financial systems. The role also supports the team in the tasks related to the grant management cycle through accurate data maintenance, documentation, and process support across grant set\u2011up, monitoring, reporting, and close\u2011out stages.<\/p>\n
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Team and Operational Support<\/p>\n
\tCoordinate and maintain finance backlogs, task lists, and trackers to support timely delivery of team priorities.
\n\tProvide day\u2011to\u2011day operational support to finance colleagues, particularly during peak periods such as month\u2011end, forecasting, and planning cycles.
\n\tAct as a backup for team members during absences, ensuring continuity of routine finance processes.
\n\tSupport the preparation and organisation of documentation, reports, and working files.<\/p>\n
Financial Systems and Data Integrity<\/p>\n
\tEnter, update, and maintain accurate financial information in finance systems and trackers as needed, based on inputs from the team.
\n\tMonitor data quality and system integrity, identifying errors, inconsistencies, or missing information.
\n\tProcess routine adjustments, corrections, and reclassifications in line with established procedures.
\n\tSupport reconciliation activities and follow up on discrepancies.<\/p>\n
Reporting and Analysis Support<\/p>\n
\tSupport the production of routine financial reports by preparing data extracts and basic analyses.
\n\tAssist in maintaining budget, forecast, and expenditure trackers.
\n\tRespond to basic finance queries from internal stakeholders, escalating more complex issues as required.<\/p>\n
Other<\/p>\n
\tFollow established finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
\n\tSupport improvements to processes, templates, and trackers to improve efficiency and clarity.
\n\tEnsure accurate record keeping and appropriate documentation to support audits and reviews.
\n\tPromote cost-effective practices and safeguarding of organisational assets.<\/p>\n
PROFILE<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications.<\/p>\n
\tHold a first degree or equivalent qualification and 3 years experience.
\n\tDemonstrated experience in analyzing large amounts of data and producing
\n\tSummaries that provide clear insights.
\n\tFinancial Analysis skills and ideally from an FP&A background.
\n\tComfort working with financial data, spreadsheets, and information systems.<\/p>\n
Required Skills and Competencies.<\/p>\n
\tCommercial in their approach to finance, balanced with a clear understanding of the non-financial objectives of the Department.
\n\tFinancial Leadership to understand the bigger picture and align financial priorities to achieve stated objectives.
\n\tEffective decision-making and financial problem-solving skills
\n\tStrong collaboration skills to effectively work with staff across various WWF International departments, including different units in Finance
\n\tAdaptability and flexibility to efficiently work in complex and sometimes unique circumstances
\n\tAble to influence the behavior of senior managers to ensure they deliver the expected financial performance for their area of responsibility.
\n\tGood at networking, both internally and externally, and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
\n\tAn excellent communicator, particularly when dealing with complex financial information and a non-financial audience.
\n\tAble to work autonomously across a large and complex organization.
\n\tEmbraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.<\/p>\n
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