Program Finance Coordinator

State of Rhode Island

. Act as the primary finance business partner to assigned Country Offices throughout the programme and award cycle .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including proposal budget development, donor compliance, and grant financial management. Proficient in analyzing financial data to identify risks and provide actionable recommendations while ensuring adherence to donor regulations and organizational policies.

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Programme Finance ManagementDonor Compliance ExpertiseBudget Development and Financial ReportingFinancial Analysis and Risk AssessmentMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBudget DevelopmentGrant Financial ManagementFinancial ReportingCost Allocation MethodologiesBudget ModificationsFinancial ForecastingRisk MitigationAnalytical SkillsProposal Budget Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring and TrainingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelOracle NetSuiteFinancial Management SystemsDonor Financial Reporting TemplatesGrant Monitoring Systems

Industry Keywords

INGONon-Profit EnvironmentDonor RegulationsFinancial ProceduresAudit Preparation

Tech Stack

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OracleGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary finance business partner to assigned Country Offices throughout the programme and award cycle
Lead financial review and development of proposal budgets, budget narratives, cost allocation methodologies and donor submissions
Provide financial leadership during Go/No-Go discussions, assessing funding opportunities, financial risks, cost recovery and operational feasibility
Monitor portfolio financial performance through budget-versus-actual analysis, pipeline monitoring and financial forecasting
Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions
Support Country Offices in developing multi-year budgets and funding forecasts
Identify funding gaps and opportunities for portfolio growth
Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies and financial procedures across grants, awards and partnerships
Participate in portfolio reviews, country programme discussions and award management processes
Support audit preparation, risk mitigation activities, grant close-out processes and implementation of audit recommendations
Deliver training, mentoring and capacity strengthening to country teams on donor compliance, financial management and grant budgeting
Collaborate with Country Finance Managers, Program Desks, Awards Management, Partnerships and other support functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
Significant experience in programme finance, grant financial management and donor-funded awards within an INGO or non-profit environment
Expertise in donor compliance, proposal budget development, award financial management, budget modifications, cost extensions, no-cost extensions and financial reporting
Strong understanding of major institutional donor regulations and financial requirements
Experience supporting Country Finance teams and collaborating with programme, awards and partnerships colleagues
Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data, identify risks and provide practical recommendations
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems
Experience with Oracle NetSuite, donor financial reporting templates and grant monitoring systems highly desirable
Knowledge of Arabic and/or French advantageous
Ability to work remotely from a Relief International country of operation
Willingness and ability to undertake up to 20% international travel
Successful completion of criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Up to 20% international travel
Inclusive and representative workplace
Professional training, mentoring and capacity strengthening opportunities
Ongoing professional development through exposure to proposal development, grant management, audits and donor compliance
Enhanced pre-employment checks and safeguarding-focused recruitment processes