Senior Program Finance Manager

Internews Job Description Senior Program Finance Manager

Job Title: Senior Program Finance Manager

Career Level: Level 5, M2/P4

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Department: Business Operations

Job Family: Finance

Job Sub-Family: Multi-Discipline

Location: Remote in United States

World

Location:

Fully Remote (Washington DC)

Term: Non-Term

Funding: Projects – 100%

Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Chief Finance Officer

Supervises: Project Finance Staff, or other assigned finance personnel

The Senior Program Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for the organization's portfolio of grant-funded projects, strategic initiatives, and capital investments. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position partners with executive leadership, program directors, and project managers to develop financial strategies, lead project budgeting and forecasting, monitor project performance, and ensure sound stewardship of organizational and grant resources.

The Senior Program Finance Manager serves as the primary financial advisor for projects throughout their lifecycle, balancing strategic financial planning with oversight of complex project financial operations. The position is responsible for strengthening financial governance, improving project financial performance, ensuring compliance with grant and contractual requirements, and supporting informed organizational decision-making.

This role collaborates closely with the Controller, Finance Officer, Procurement, and Program Leadership to integrate project finance into the organization's overall financial strategy while overseeing key operational finance functions that support successful project execution.

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to executive leadership, program directors, and project managers.
• Lead the financial planning and management of the organization's project and grant portfolio.
• Develop annual Project budgets, multi-year forecasts, and funding strategies for major initiatives.
• Prepare Project financial models, scenario analyses, and cost-benefit evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor project portfolio performance and recommend resource allocation adjustments to maximize organizational impact.
• Present Project financial analyses, performance metrics, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Identify Project financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to support organizational sustainability.

• Provide financial oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle, from proposal development through project closeout.
• Develop, review, and maintain project budgets and budget modifications.
• Monitor project expenditures, analyze budget variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, cost-to-complete analyses, and funding availability assessments.
• Partner with project managers to ensure projects remain financially sustainable and aligned with approved funding.
• Support project startup and closeout activities by ensuring appropriate financial planning, reporting, and compliance.

• Oversee the financial administration of grant-funded and restricted funding programs.
• Review proposal budgets for new funding opportunities and provide financial guidance during proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor regulations, and organizational policies.
• Review and approval of grant financial reports and reimbursement requests prior to submission.
• Monitor funding utilization, indirect cost recovery, and grant spending trends.
• Provide financial guidance regarding…