Lead, Financial Planning & Analysis Public Affairs, Communications, People & Culture at Mastercard Foundation

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

 UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 30,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

If you are an experienced Finance analysis professional looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head, Financial Planning, Analysis and Treasury, the Lead, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for leading financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for the Public Affairs & Communications and the People & Culture teams, in close collaboration with the FP&A team based in Toronto. Business partnering to support the teams’ financial decision-making is an important part of this role.

The successful candidate will be based in Kigali, Rwanda or Nairobi, Kenya

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Leads the Foundation’s annual budgeting process for the Public Affairs & Communications (PAC) and People & Culture (P&C) teams, in collaboration with senior leaders in those functional areas.
• Monitors progress against the annual budget for those functional areas and manages the quarterly forecasting process during the year.
• Analyzes trends and key performance indicators, presents issues clearly and concisely including risks, opportunities and other insights, and provides actionable recommendations.
• Collaborates closely with with the rest of the FP&A function, including providing data to support the Foundation’s multi-year financial planning.
• Provides information for the quarterly financial update to the Board of Directors, and reviews financial figures included in Board materials prepared by the PAC and P&C teams.
• Analyzes year-to-date results and prepares management reports including variance analysis for senior management and staff responsible for PAC and P&C budgets.
• Monitors spending on key initiatives, such as media campaigns, and ensures appropriate accounting treatment is applied.
• Leads external and internal ad hoc financial analysis for the PAC and P&C functions.
• Engages with the Technology team to support system implementation projects if required.
• Supports PAC and P&C senior management in their financial decision-making and analysis.
• Supports procurement by managing and drafting contracts (in collaboration with Legal and the PAC and P&C business partners), including ensuring commitments are within budget, payment terms are based on appropriate milestones, and contract terms are met before payments are made.
• Provides financial expertise to the teams in areas including budgeting, forecasting, coding and contracting.
• Develops policies and procedures and provides training as needed.

WHO YOU ARE

• CPA/CA degree with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis roles within large global organizations.
• Experience within the media industry would be a significant asset.
• Experience in various aspects within financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and a demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with internal business partners.
• Experience in the not for profit sector would be an asset.
• Financial and management reporting including forecasting, budgeting and the related IT systems.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to apply appropriate accounting treatments. 
• Ability to identify, simplify and build/improve/implement processes.
• Ability to present financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial business partners including senior management.
• Experience with financial modelling.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of Canadian regulatory environment for not-for-profit organizations would be an asset.
• Ability to challenge and provide feedback in a constructive manner with the goal of improving efficiency and operational excellence.
• Innovative and able to formulate new or creative approaches to problems. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possesses excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
• Commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
• French language and/or local language skills are an asset.

Deadline for Applications is February 21,2022.

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