Corporate planning accountant Christian Aid

Christian Aid aims to eradicate poverty across the world. But to do so we need strong management information. By managing and communicating an effective planning and budgeting system, you will ensure that the organisation can plan and allocate its resources as effectively as possible.

You will take the responsibility to manage, communicate and constantly improve a system of planning for financial information which meets the needs of budget holders, senior managers, directors and trustees. During the budget process you will support budget holders, not only in the UK and Ireland, but also in the 45 countries we are working in and engage them to produce their budget on a timely and accurate basis. You will produce consolidated budget analyses to allow the organisation to budget as effectively as possible. You will more specifically support some budget holders with all financial matters during the year, take the lead in the development and delivery of financial planning training and manage the budget ledgers on the SUN accounting system. You will also be involved with year end tasks.

A qualified or part-qualified accountant, you will come to us with substantial financial experience, including the management of complex planning/budgeting systems and the preparation of management reports and analyses, preferably within a multicurrency environment. You will have ability to initiate, plan and organise work within agreed parameters and deadlines, as well as exceptional communication skills.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships/communicate effectively

Tell us about a situation where you helped a budget holder setting up his budget and review it during the year.

Deliver results

Tell us about a situation where you adapted a system of information gathering/reporting to meet changing information need.

Strive for improvement

Tell us about a time where you implemented a change of which you are particularly proud.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (148 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 290/OK

Closing date: 9am, Monday 2 July 2012

Interview date: Thursday 12 July 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.