Regional Finance Manager

MAG’s Vision is a world in which everyone can live free from the enduring and devastating consequences of armed violence, conflict and their legacy
. People will live in communities where their rights are upheld, with dignity and choice and free from fear from mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and the impact of small arms and light weapons and ammunition.

MAG’s Mission is to save lives, ease suffering and enable sustainable development by limiting the causes and addressing the consequences of armed violence and conflict so people can live with dignity and choice, free from fear
. We will use our core skills and distinctive competence to save lives through the removal of mines and ERW, and reduce the impact of small arms, light weapons and ammunition on people and communities. How we do this is as important as what we do – we work primarily with and for communities, for us ‘it’s all about people’.

As a Regional Finance Manager at MAG, your primary role is to deliver strategic financial business partnering services in support of a portfolio of country programmes. Your aim is to ensure compliance with both internal and donor requirements, optimise financial efficiency, and ultimately support the region’s programmatic goals. You will be instrumental in providing financial analysis, strategic guidance, and technical support to the region and key stakeholders, promoting transparency, integrity, accountability, and effective financial management practices.

Through your expertise and dedication, you will contribute to the achievement of MAG’s vision and mission.

• Act as a trusted advisor and a Financial Business Partner to a Regional Director, supporting the financial management of a portfolio of MAG overseas country programmes and providing financial insights, guidance and support.
• Work alongside colleagues in Strategic Partnerships, HR, Fundraising and Procurement and Logistics to provide financial information or to support on key initiatives.
• Facilitate the exchange of best practices and financial knowledge between programmes within the region, the programme finance and global finance team.
• Engage with donors, partners, and other external stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in financial matters.

• Using MAG’s forecasting tools, and working closely with MAG overseas programmes, assist in the development and implementation of annual business plans ensuring realistic budgeting and alignment with global financial strategies.
• On a quarterly basis, review, check and challenge the updated reforecast of planned expenditure in the region, providing analysis and key risk information for presentation to the Leadership Team.
• On a monthly basis, review actual expenditure against forecasted plans and provide narrative explanations on significant variances to plan.

• Support country programmes in the development of financial business proposals for submission to donors in the correct formats required. Ensuring there is full cost coverage, a cost allocation methodology has been followed and there is accuracy and integrity of the information provided. Also ensure alignment with project workplans, funding guidelines and donor regulations.
• Review (or produce where required) grant/contractual financial reports and budget narrative reporting ensuring they are produced in the correct format, accurate and are submitted in line with contractual obligations.
• Monitor and forecast cashflow for individual projects and manage billing in line with contractual requirements.
• Oversee the financial management of grants and contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records in compliance with organisational policies and donor requirements.
• Ensure robust financial controls and procedures are implemented and followed across all programme offices.
• Monitor budget execution, track variances, and provide recommendations to optimise resource allocation and cost-effectiveness. Provide exception-based reporting where required.
• Ensure adherence to donor regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies…