Programme Financial Reporting Manager
Location: UK Flexible (Hybrid between home and the Moorgate office, EC2Y 9AL)
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026
The British Red Cross are offering an exciting opportunity to leverage your financial expertise in an interesting role. Could you become an expert and focal point for financial accountability to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for specific grants? A day in the life of our Programme Financial Reporting Manager
You’ll provide specialist technical financial service, ensuring greater financial accountability between our Partner, the REAP Secretariat, our subgrantees, and our back donor; This will include assistance to programmatic REAP (Risk-informed Early Action Partnership) staff.
You’ll input, manage, and verify budget and financial reporting information. Delivery of financial expertise for the Early Warning Early Action (EWEA small grants fund, includes working with subgrantees. You’ll bolster existing practices and work on improvements, such as developing an existing financial management tool in excel. You’ll also provide financial guidance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance in line with FCDO requirements.
Although a UK based role, there will be quarterly travel to Geneva. The need for which may reduce over time- and which accommodations can be made around.
CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) qualified accountant or nearly fully qualified.
Are highly computer literate. Advanced knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel; and computerised accounts systems.
Ability to assimilate complex financial and written information, coupled with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
Have experience of stakeholder coordination and partnership working across multiple teams (many of which will be remote). Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum).
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Support: At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network. Plus, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
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