Job Description
Why work for us?
At CARE International UK, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by using your financial and data analysis expertise to drive impactful change. As Finance Officer - Planning and Analysis, you will be at the heart of our decision-making process, turning complex data into clear insights. This is a chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged, and where your work will directly contribute to making our operations more effective, efficient, and sustainable.
At CARE International UK, we affirm the dignity, potential, and contribution of participants, donors, partners, and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say, and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You are a highly skilled financial analyst with advanced Excel capabilities and experience using business intelligence tools. You thrive on interpreting and visualising complex data, automating processes, and creating actionable insights for both financial and non-financial colleagues. You are adept at managing multiple priorities, possess exceptional attention to detail, and are committed to data integrity. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, internal financial reporting, and cross-system reconciliations is essential; charity sector experience would be an advantage.
About the role
In this role, you will deliver advanced, data-driven insights that inform strategic and operational decisions across CARE International UK. You will design and maintain financial models, produce impactful reports and dashboards, and lead the automation of reporting processes to enhance efficiency. You will participate in annual budgeting and forecasting, cross-system reconciliations, and process improvements. Collaborating across fundraising, programmes, and support teams, you will act as a centre of expertise for analytics, supporting colleagues in best practice reporting and analysis. To succeed, you will need strong analytical and technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls, and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse, harassment, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for understanding and working within the remit of these policies throughout their employment.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority, including during recruitment. All employment offers are subject to:
* Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here). We will request information from previous employers about any findings of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or incidents under investigation at the time of leaving employment.
* Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and
We are committed to equality and value diversity.
We are a confident employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact us by email.
We also encourage applications from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ individuals.
Please note that, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum, and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing date: 14 September 2025
Interview date: 25 September 2025
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