Finance Manager at Pathfinder International

Summary of Role:  

Pathfinder International is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Accelerating ChoiCe, Equity, and Sustainability for Services (ACCESS) project. The purpose of this project is to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and related health outcomes among adolescents and youth and other underrepresented and underserved populations by advancing excellence, innovation, and best practices in service delivery.

The Finance Manager provides support to manage the financial aspects of a project. Analyze figures and implement recommendations based on these findings. Provides support to the project team, guides them regarding the management of financial, budgetary, and contractual issues, and also builds strong coordination with Project sub-awardees. Strives for operational excellence that enables Pathfinder to continue to grow; evaluate, develop and implement project operational best practices in areas including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management: 

• Ensures effective financial management by tracking performance against approved budgets, milestones, and key performance indicators, and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Ensures financial management of Pathfinder awards complies with Pathfinder policies and procedures and applicable donor rules and regulations

Fund Tracking: 

• Maintains accurate records of expenditures, including subcontractor costs, to track funding availability and ensure financial transparency.

Quarterly Review Reports: 

• Collaborates with the Director of Finance and Operations to complete monthly and quarterly project reviews, sharing financial results with project teams and offering recommendations based on analytical insights.

Project Budget Advising: 

• Provides guidance to project managers on preparing, monitoring, and reporting expenditure projections to maintain financial accountability and support informed decision-making.

Budget Forecast Tracking: 

• Updates and maintains project forecasts in Finance's database, tracking budget versus actuals on a monthly and quarterly basis to inform budget management strategies and adjustments.
• Provides budgetary review for sub-awards and project-related procurement.
• Works with Director of Finance and Operations to plan, implement, and monitor cost share plan.

Required Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5-6 years of related experience working in finance, financial monitoring, policies, and developing complex budgets.
• Work experience in the development sector.
• Experience working with international donors, particularly USAID-funded projects.
• Financial and Accounting: Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices for non-profit global organizations
• Financial Reporting: Ability to develop and deliver required financial reports.
• Budgeting: Ability to prepare and guide others in preparing budgets for projects.

Preferred Competence and Work Experience:

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with INGOs.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Other Information: 

Technology to be Used:

• Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required (10% or less)