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Sense International are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join their Finance team. This permanent opportunity will work on hybrid basis from our office in King's Cross, London, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Finance Business Partner leads on management of Sense International’s finances, including providing high quality management information internally and externally particularly to donors and funders.
The Finance Team plays a crucial role in managing the financial resources of Sense International. Our team ensures the financial health of the organisation, supporting UK and all countries we work in internationally to achieve their goals through sound financial practices and comprehensive financial oversight.
Our responsibilities include financial management, financial reporting, budget management, forecasting and planning, income and expenditure management, and finance systems management. The Sense International Finance Team also supports our global entities particularly East Africa, Peru and Romania on financial management, budget development and forecasting and finance systems management alongside supporting preparation of statutory accounts in these geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Produce monthly management accounts for the UK business unit to the required timetable, including the preparation of adjustment journals as appropriate and providing forecasts of income and expenditure.
Produce monthly or quarterly management accounts for the five business units (outside the UK) based on transaction listings supplied.
Post transfers of income from the UK directly into other SI business units.
Review monthly management accounts produced by the Regional Finance Manager for the three business units in East Africa.
Produce consolidated management accounts for the whole of SI.
Produce or review bank and other balance sheet reconciliations across all business units.
Discuss and explain Management Accounts for each business unit with Directors and Programme Managers. Identify, investigate and report on monthly variances, liaising with financial staff, such as in-country Finance and Administration Managers / Officers and non-finance managers such as Directors of SI offices or UK Programme Managers as appropriate.
Support the Lead Finance Business Partner in the preparation of the annual budget for SI and any subsequent reforecasts and revisions. Ensure that budgets are uploaded to SUN and revisions made as appropriate.
Key skills and experience
Relevant financial qualification such as CCAB/CIMA, with evidence of own continuing professional development.
Significant experience of working as a Management Accountant, including working with institutional donors and the management of donor reporting.
Ability to prepare accurate, relevant and clearly presented management information.
Good knowledge of writing reports to extract information from large multi-site accounting databases.
Good knowledge of the management accounting requirements of an international non-government organisation
Experience of international statutory and/or complex donor reporting to large institutional funders such as FCDO, EU etc.
Sense International are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join their Finance team. This permanent opportunity will work on hybrid basis from our office in King's Cross, London, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Finance Business Partner leads on management of Sense International’s finances, including providing high quality management information internally and externally particularly to donors and funders.
The Finance Team plays a crucial role in managing the financial resources of Sense International. Our team ensures the financial health of the organisation, supporting UK and all countries we work in internationally to achieve their goals through sound financial practices and comprehensive financial oversight.
Our responsibilities include financial management, financial reporting, budget management, forecasting and planning, income and expenditure management, and finance systems management. The Sense International Finance Team also supports our global entities particularly East Africa, Peru and Romania on financial management, budget development and forecasting and finance systems management alongside supporting preparation of statutory accounts in these geographies.
Key Responsibilities
Produce monthly management accounts for the UK business unit to the required timetable, including the preparation of adjustment journals as appropriate and providing forecasts of income and expenditure.
Produce monthly or quarterly management accounts for the five business units (outside the UK) based on transaction listings supplied.
Post transfers of income from the UK directly into other SI business units.
Review monthly management accounts produced by the Regional Finance Manager for the three business units in East Africa.
Produce consolidated management accounts for the whole of SI.
Produce or review bank and other balance sheet reconciliations across all business units.
Discuss and explain Management Accounts for each business unit with Directors and Programme Managers. Identify, investigate and report on monthly variances, liaising with financial staff, such as in-country Finance and Administration Managers / Officers and non-finance managers such as Directors of SI offices or UK Programme Managers as appropriate.
Support the Lead Finance Business Partner in the preparation of the annual budget for SI and any subsequent reforecasts and revisions. Ensure that budgets are uploaded to SUN and revisions made as appropriate.
Key skills and experience
Relevant financial qualification such as CCAB/CIMA, with evidence of own continuing professional development.
Significant experience of working as a Management Accountant, including working with institutional donors and the management of donor reporting.
Ability to prepare accurate, relevant and clearly presented management information.
Good knowledge of writing reports to extract information from large multi-site accounting databases.
Good knowledge of the management accounting requirements of an international non-government organisation
Experience of international statutory and/or complex donor reporting to large institutional funders such as FCDO, EU etc.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Business Partner- Sense International position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.