Position Summary
Over the last decade, Conservation International (CI) has developed a comprehensive program with a focus on the conservation and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses), grounded in their mitigation, adaptation, and climate resilience value. The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) is committed to advancing the science and support systems essential for realizing the full potential of blue carbon in combating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and providing critical support to threatened coastal communities. Through collaboration with governments, scientists, organizations, and local communities, the IBCI aims to develop and disseminate efficient policies, financing, and implementation strategies for blue carbon ecosystems across three key areas: research and science innovation, developing multi-disciplinary capacity in blue carbon, and creating global networks to implement blue carbon programs and projects.
The Finance Manager, International Blue Carbon Institute supports financial, and administrative functions of the International Blue Carbon Institute. They manage and support financial reporting to provide management with timely and relevant financial information to make informed decisions. The Finance Manager ensures that sound donor and grant management policies and practices are adopted and implemented. They develop budgets and revenue forecasts and support the development of strategic plans as they impact operation functions. They also support fundraising efforts including developing cost proposals and performing donor assessments.
Position Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Manage the cross-cutting IBCI budget and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, working closely with finance staff in the Asia Pacific Field Division, Center for Oceans, and Center for Natural Climate Solutions. Work with program management to identify and implement follow-up actions when necessary.
- Coordinate financial actions and reporting between the divisions involved in the IBCI, including Center for Oceans, NCS and Asia-Pacific Field Division, specifically the Singapore program.
- Ensure compliance with CI policies and procedures and local reporting requirements.
- Manage budgeting, reporting, and financial compliance of grants and donor agreements and ensure the effective and efficient stewardship of CI’s assets and financial resources.
- Manage annual and ad-hoc budgeting and financial modeling. Support fundraising proposal efforts.
- Support workshop and meeting budgets and implementation, travel, logistics, travel agreements.
- Process invoices and payments.
- Manage other financial issues that arise, including risk management.
- Support the execution of grants and contracts, issuing RFP’s, managing consultant and grant agreements and payments.
Business Operations
- Report on program performance and metric achievement.
- Manage efforts to improve program efficiencies, effectiveness, and alignment. Recommend changes in business processes and structure as needed and oversee internal control processes.
- Set and manage standards related to operational and financial management. Ensure operation roles, responsibilities, and workflows are clear and enhance internal client service.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions
- Typical office environment.
- Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
- Ability to work extended hours to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or up to four years of college-level work in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 4-6 years related work experience (e.g. administration, accounting, finance, human resources, grants management).
- International nonprofit experience.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to effectively convey complex details or technical information.
- Highly familiar with etiquette, protocol, and employing cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Proven team player.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic and global environment.
- Experience in management of operations for an international NGO preferred.
- Adaptable with different working systems
- Strong excel skills
