IGC Finance Manager

Overview

As Finance Manager for the International Growth Centre, you will lead management reporting, budgeting, and financial monitoring to support high-quality financial services across the IGC. You will work with country teams and central services to strengthen financial controls and deliver timely management information. The role includes guiding a team of Finance and Operations Officers and driving continuous improvements in systems and processes. This is a chance to contribute to research-led policy impact across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, in a hybrid, London-based setting.

Pay / Benefits

• occupational pension scheme
• generous annual leave
• excellent training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• lead management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• oversee financial monitoring and high-quality finance services
• ensure robust financial controls and accurate management information
• support system and process improvements across the IGC
• supervise and develop Finance and Operations Officers
• coordinate with country teams and central LSE services
• communicate complex financial information to stakeholders

Key requirements

• strong experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• donor-funded or complex environment experience desired
• excellent attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills
• strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems
• ability to convey financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences
• strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to manage competing priorities and build cross-cultural relationships

• analytical thinking
• communication
• cross-cultural collaboration
• Excel
• financial systems
• management reporting

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