Finance Coordinator - Programme
Support finance management, accounting, and control operations
Overview
Support finance management, accounting, and control operations
You have:
- Knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions.
- Ability to analyse and apply data across finance, payroll, and accounting functions.
- Experience working in humanitarian emergency response (advantage but not essential).
Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?
Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.
You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,
Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.
You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.
Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.
This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Finance Coordinator - Programme - March 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 25th March 2024
Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you handled financial transactions under pressure? | This question evaluates your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage financial operations effectively. | Share a specific situation where you successfully managed finances under tight deadlines. |
| How do you ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations? | This question assesses your understanding of financial compliance and your method of adhering to it. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze data to make a financial decision. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in financial management within a humanitarian context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you communicate complex financial information to non-financial staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |