Director of Finance Planning & Analysis
Job Description
Job title: Director of Finance Planning & Analysis
Company: Mission Aviation Fellowship
Job description: Overview
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in 24 developing countries, for more than 75 years! MAF transports patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world’s remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.
We are seeking a strategic Director of Finance Planning and Analysis with a strong analytical mindset to lead the FP&A function and serve on our Operations Leadership Team (OLT). If you are an enthusiastic individual who excels in providing strong financial advice, leading teams, driving efficiency, and implementing robust financial processes; we would love to hear from you.
This role is based either in Ashford, UK or the Cairns, Australia Office. Hybrid working patterns are supportable with weekly presence in the office. Other locations would be considered if the ideal candidate is identified.
*NOTE: Applicants must currently have the legal right to work in Australia/UK. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment background checks including a National Criminal History check. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment.*
**In Australia, MAF International is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI). This allows staff to salary package up to $15,900 per year in tax free fringe benefits, which can lead to significant tax savings**
Responsibilities
You will provide guidance on financial planning and analysis, directing internal audit, ensuring proper development of budgets and forecasts, overseeing financial modelling, and leading strategic financial planning for operations.
This role directly reports to the CFO, actively engages in the financial leadership of the organisation, and represents the finance function as a member of the Operations Leadership Team (OLT).
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Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential:
- A pro-active, service orientated, senior finance professional with a degree and post-graduate accounting qualification, and familiar with Charity and Company law.
- Aptitude in numerical and verbal reasoning, an aptitude for communication at all levels, the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
- At least three years post-qualified experience including partnering with operational managers including the provision of critical financial insight to support strategic
decision making, oversight of projects and financial modelling. * Able to work in a culturally appropriate way, across a diverse organisation, providing support to senior managers based worldwide.
- Strategic and independent thinking, initiative, self management and results orientation.
Desirable:
- Cross cultural working or mission experience
