Senior Officer - Finance (Financial Planning and Analysis)

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The Senior Officer – Finance is responsible for supporting financial management in line with SCI policies and procedures and for helping to establish and maintain effective financial systems that provide maximum support to programme and management teams in the Cox’s Bazar Area Office. The role will coordinate with relevant departments on implementation planning and will review compiled budgets for Foreign Donations and ratio calculations in consultation with the respective programme managers. The postholder will also support proposal development and the preparation of financial reports, the master budget, and gap analyses.

Qualifications And Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in Finance, including 3 years in a Senior Officer position.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience working in a large-scale emergency finance context.
• Experience of working in an INGO.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and experience managing grants from major emergency donors, including budgeting, eligibility, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience in coaching and capacity building of staff.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient in digital tools and office software (e.g., Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, internet browsers, financial systems).
• Cultural awareness and the ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
• Patient, adaptable, and flexible; able to improvise, remain responsive, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a demanding workload comprising diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills in English, with experience managing multicultural teams.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those who need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.