Job Description
Chemonics Group UK Ltd. is currently seeking to
recruit a Finance Manager to oversee the effective delivery of financial
functions within the Yemen programme. The role will be responsible for ensuring
accurate financial management, strong internal controls, and full compliance
with organisational policies and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential
Functions)
The Finance Manager oversees financial accounting
operations, ensures compliance with regulations and agreements, and maintains
professional relationships with staff, partners, donors, and other stakeholders
throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
Following principal duties and responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
The Finance Manager is responsible for preparing and
ensuring the accuracy of financial reports. This includes:
- Compiling
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Analysing
trends, variances, and financial performance indicators.
- Presenting
reports to senior management and stakeholders, offering insights and
recommendations.
Budget Management:
One of the primary roles of the Finance Manager is to assist
in the preparation and management of the organization’s budget.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating
with department heads to gather budget inputs.
- Monitoring
budget allocations and expenditures.
- Conducting
regular reviews and revisions of the budget based on actual performance
and market conditions.
Financial Analysis
The Finance Manager performs in-depth financial analysis to
guide decision-making. This includes:
- Evaluating
investment opportunities and assessing their financial viability.
- Conducting
cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects and initiatives.
- Supporting
strategic planning with financial projections and forecasts.
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal
policies is crucial. Responsibilities involved:
- Monitoring
changes in financial regulations and laws and adjusting policies as
necessary.
- coordinating
with auditors during financial audits.
- Implementing
risk management strategies to safeguard organizational assets.
Team Leadership and Development
The Finance Manager provides leadership to the finance team.
Key tasks include:
- Supervising
finance staff, ensuring effective workflow and performance.
- Identifying
staff development needs and providing training opportunities.
- Fostering
a collaborative and positive team environment.
Strategic Financial Planning
Supporting the organization’s long-term financial strategy is another critical
function. This requires:
- Conducting
market research to identify economic trends and opportunities.
- Developing
financial models to support strategic initiatives.
- Working
with senior leadership to set financial goals and benchmarks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory
- Responsible
for line and performance management of the Finance officer.
- Responsible
for professional development of the Finance officer.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The
qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge,
skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
- University
degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or relevant field
- Minimum
of 5-7 years of financial management experience with large-scale
international projects
- Extensive
familiarity with UK government accepted accounting procedures
- Proven
experience working with donor-funded projects, FCDO-funded projects
preferred
- Professional
certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA), are highly advantageous.
- Previous
supervisory experience is preferred, along with a strong background in
financial reporting and analysis.
- Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency
in Arabic and English required
Skills:
- Demonstrated
analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and
provide actionable insights.
- Strong
technical proficiency in financial software and tools, including
QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting systems.
- Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present
financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Proven
leadership abilities, with experience in managing and motivating finance
teams effectively.
- Strong
problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement
practical and effective solutions.
Training and Development
During your employment:
- You
must complete the Annual Standards of Business Conduct training, Cyber
Security and GDPR training and any other mandatory trainings as relevant
to your role or deemed mandatory by Chemonics Management which will be
paid for by the Chemonics.
How to Apply
To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their
application, including a CV and cover letter, to yffm-resourcing-support@chemonics.com .
The deadline for submitting your application is 18th May 2026. Please
clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email. Applications
that do not include the position title in the subject line will not be
considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.