Financial Policy Expert

With a rich history spanning 75 years, our mission is to empower vulnerable children and communities worldwide.

Come be part of a dynamic team that shares your passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Purpose:

• Develop and ensure adherence to clear frameworks for financial policies and procedures.
• Establish comprehensive review and approval processes for global centre, regional offices, field offices, and support offices' financial management policies and procedures.
• Ensure regular reviews and approvals of CAFO group policies and procedures.
• Communicate new and updated policies and procedures to stakeholders across the partnership.
• Provide guidance on interpreting and implementing finance policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and improving processes and practices with a customer-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and amendment of policies and procedures:
  • Develop and ensure finance policies and procedures adhere to clear frameworks, ensuring compliance with WVI's policy framework.
  • Prepare new policies and procedures and prepare amendments to existing policies and procedures based on researched information, feedback, and input from various stakeholders and subject matter experts. Documents must be clear, concise, complete, accurate, cohesive, organized, and well-formatted.
  • Implement robust review processes for all CAFO group policies and procedures in accordance with the WVI policy framework. Ensure appropriate groups of stakeholders and subject matter experts are consulted and approve documents using a RAPID framework. Facilitate discussions and resolve debates as needed on a timely basis.
  • Stay up-to-date on broader organizational policy changes and releases, identifying any required amendments to finance policies and procedures to ensure alignment.
• Communication of policies and procedures:
  • Develop and implement clear communication frameworks for new and updated policies and procedures.
  • Timely and clear written communications to stakeholders across the partnership, adhering to a clear schedule.
  • Updates to the intranet site as the central repository of all policies and procedures.
  • Conduct virtual training sessions, updates, and workshops according to a clear timetable, working with subject matter experts to develop and implement sessions on significant topics, common problems/issues, and other topics requiring deeper understanding.
• Providing advice and support:
  • Advise colleagues on interpreting and implementing finance policies by gathering information and responses as needed.
  • Support other CAFO departments in developing and reviewing policies and procedures as requested, including facilitating reviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Continuously improving processes and practices with a customer-centric approach:
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support and lead process improvement initiatives.
  • Seek opportunities for automation, quality improvements, and efficiency through technology utilization (e.g., Power BI, MS forms, SharePoint).
  • Remain current and increase knowledge in related finance areas through self-study and/or continuing professional education efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Management, Finance, Law, or Communications.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in business process analysis, project management, and process improvement.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in developing policies, procedures, guidelines, training materials, or similar stakeholder communications.
• Collaborative work experience, convening discussions, and facilitating dialogues with parties and subject matter experts across all levels within an organization.
• Able to thrive in a multi-cultural setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, intranet/internet tools, and software applications and databases used daily.
• Excellent written communication skills, able to translate complex information into clear, concise, well-formatted content.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to visualize and structure complex information within catalogues and frameworks.
• Demonstrated systems-thinking mindset.
• Sound knowledge of general business operations, accounting, and finance principles.
• Excellent organizational, time management, facilitation, presentation, and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, adept at influencing and coordinating cross-functional, multi-location teams and subject-matter experts.