Finance Business Partner Logistics

Contract

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Reports to (role)

Head of Corporate Finance Controlling

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose of the position

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) ensures that Finance strategies and objectives are aligned with the objectives and needs of the Métier within his/her remit. S/he is a recognized expert on all Finance related matters and shares intelligence and insights on Finance with the Métier management team to ensure Finance strategies are aligned to the Métier’s objectives and needs.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Acts as a strategic partner on Finance matters, leads ICRC’s controlling strategy and is accountable for its delivery and implementation across the Métier.
• Is a strategic partner of the management team of the Métier within remit and takes active part in reflection, analysis and understanding of the Métier’s environment and Finance needs.
• Is accountable for developing global financial analyses and KPIs for the Métier in all locations (headquarters, field and shared service centers), providing options and scenarios for financially sound decisions that consider risks and opportunities
• Is accountable for working with the Métier to deliver the financial forecasts and budgets.
• Develops, supports and leads the implementation (with evidence-based data and the support of FAD such as BPOs and centers of expertise) of appropriate Finance strategies that closely support the Métier’s strategic objectives.
• Proposes and leads innovative solutions for all Finance budget cycle management controls and related matters, generating synergies between headquarters, field and shares best practices.
• Ensures compliance with finance policies, procedures and supports the design, development, preparation and automation of management reports.

Scope and impact

• Geographic remit: global (headquarters, field and SSCs) and functional for one or several Métier(s) or thematic with high financial impact
• Optimization of budget cycle management processes, professionalization of the guidance provided to all stakeholders, as well as reduction of the cost of doing business, both at headquarters and in the field

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with Director, Operating Manager, Heads of division/unit related to the Métier covered as well as with all FAD units, BPOs, Finance Centers of expertise and with managers in different métiers
• Externally, interacts with auditors, statutory representatives of third-party legal entities associated with the ICRC and counterparts in other non-profit large organisations

Education required

• Master’s degree in economics, Finance, business administration or equivalent
• Computer proficiency and interest in new technologies
• Fluent command of English and French, other ICRC official working langue is an asset
• Computer proficiency

Professional Experience required

• Typically, 12-15 years of overall professional experience
• Proven experience in budgeting, controlling, forecasting and financial analysis
• Experience in an international non-profit or corporate multinational environment
• Exposure to Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) a must
• Experience in supporting the design of policies and their implementation a must
• Experience in project management an asset
• Experience in risk management and compliance an asset

People management responsibilities

No

Additional information

• Location : Geneva
• Type of contract : Open-ended
• Type of position: Required Rotation
• Grade : C2
• Activity rate : 100%
• Estimated start date : ASAP or 1st November 2022

• Application deadline : Sunday, 18th September 2022

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