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At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

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Role Summary

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner (Africa) who will be based full-time in Nairobi and will develop and deliver our Africa Finance operating model and ensure all finance systems and processes perform at the highest levels of professionalism and capability in accordance with global and, where relevant, local policies and standards. This role will work closely with the Managing director, Regional Directors and global Finance Leadership as their finance business partner & also lead a team of 4 Finance professionals based in the region.

This role will need a highly commercial and entrepreneurial approach to establishing a cost-effective, future-proof and scalable model. The role will also support our global operations and regional team with robust financial planning, analysis, reporting and deliver the Institute’s financial planning strategy, enable informed decision-making, and ensure financial discipline across the organisation.

We are looking for a talented candidate with significant finance business partnering experience in international, complex, and fast-paced environments, who will play a key role in shaping budgeting processes, improving performance reporting, supporting strategic initiatives and support senior leadership to meet their commercial obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Leadership

• Develop and deliver an Africa operating model for the Finance function, implementing the relevant systems, policies and processes, and aligning with other operational functions (Legal, Security, IT and People)
• From the point of start-up, ensuring the delivery of timely, effective and quality support to local and regional stakeholders across the Finance function
• Collaborating with our global Finance team in London, counterpart Finance Managers in other regions, and as part of the global community of operational roles
• Identify, assess, and inform regional leadership of any internal and external finance matters that may impact operations at an organizational level, recommending interim or permanent solutions wherever possible and applicable
• Lead or collaborate with others on special projects and other operational assignments as directed by regional leadership
• Accountable for month-end process including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet and reviewing cash reconciliations
• Continue to roll out the functionality of Workday and contribute to a five-working-day close

Systems, Policies and Processes

• Ensure the implementation of global policies and standards for Finance across the region and any relevant local variations
• Providing dedicated financial support to leadership and budget holders within the regions, including cost modelling and forecasting and variance and performance analysis
• Enhance cash flow reporting within W&C Africa region, and improve the use of funds, maximising cash flow and liquidity
• Produce Month end reports for region
• Continue to roll out the functionality of Workday and contribute to a five-working-day close
• Review and establish a reformed banking regime and signatories within region

 Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports including variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance metrics. 
• Provide actionable insights on profitability and cost recovery opportunities.
• Analyse non-financial KPIs and operational performance indicators to identify trends and drivers impacting financial outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packs (For the Africa region) and review quality regional reports provided by the regional Finance Managers
• Review and approve journals for month-end close activities and develop presentation materials for senior leadership.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modelling

• Lead and coordinate the Africa budgeting and forecasting process across departments.
• Forecast income and revenue streams, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor Africa actuals vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis and corrective action insights.
• Support operational budget holders in planning, monitoring, and forecasting activities with support from the Regional Finance Managers

Regional Growth

• Support leaders in the region and across the organization to establish TBI’s presence in new countries, including the financial aspects of end-to-end program activation (and, where relevant, closure) and support on regional procurement and negotiations by providing financial analysis and ensuring contracts are compliant with TBI and donor regulations
• Assist in the regionalisation process to ensure that we have the right systems, processes and capabilities within the region as we move to be regionally empowered
• Step in and support the Regional Finance managers acting as their back-up when team members are out of office

Person Specification

• Open and Progressive – you will believe in the value of teamwork
• Bold and Pragmatic – you will approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity
• Optimistic Changemakers – you will be focused on results
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and perform other duties as reasonably required to achieve the goals of your team and the Institute
• Qualified accountant
• Experience working within an NFP – preferable
• Knowledge of accounting for donor funds – preferable
• Dynamic, confident candidate who can articulate verbally and by written presentation; ability to express complex ideas in a clear and straightforward manner to a variety of stakeholders
• Must be able to take ownership and manage their own workflow with minimal input from management, set their own goals and plan how to achieve them – translate into actions and follow through to completion, prioritise against tight deadlines
• A motivational, collaborative and supportive manager and team-player, with demonstrable experience in working as part of a team
• Great interpersonal skills – able to establish good cross departmental working relationships
• Enthusiastic, self-driven, ambitious and always seeking continuous improvement
• Positively embraces change, maintaining an open curious mindset
• A keen interest in our work as an Institute, expansion and sharing of knowledge and personal development

Closing Date: 2025-07-30

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