Main purpose of the role 
The Portfolio Finance Analyst will be a key member of the India team, playing an important role primarily supporting the team and Portfolio Finance Manager  to ensure CIFF\u2019s programmes are structured and managed optimally from a financial perspective and are therefore cost effective. This includes providing advice and recommendations to ensure programmes not only have the intended impact but are also financially sustainable in the long term and at scale. A priority for CIFF\u2019s Board is taking commercial approaches to the design and management of its programmes, with a view to their successful outcomes being sustainable without philanthropic financial support for the long term, for example through adoption by governments that are fiscally stretched. CIFF\u2019s goal is to solve problems, not make grants. The role holder will support the Portfolio Finance Manager in providing commercial input to the design and management of CIFF\u2019s programme investments, on an individual and portfolio basis, such as analysis of target costs and developing appropriate cost benchmarks. Knowledge, structures and results from all programmes should be considered and applied across that portfolio. 
The Portfolio Finance Analyst will also work on an ad hoc basis with other Portfolio Finance colleagues across CIFF to ensure that the most recent learnings and approaches are shared for the benefit of the organisation as a whole.
At a more general level, the Portfolio Finance Analyst will play an important role in supporting the Portfolio Finance Manager in developing annual business plan proposals and managing those plans, while ensuring there is financial rigor and working collaboratively with the programme teams and central Finance team to ensure the team is prudently and properly using and managing CIFF\u2019s charitable funds. 
The  Portfolio Finance Analyst will also support the team in ensuring that CIFF\u2019s policies related to finance (e.g. overheads policy and allocation of contingency) are complied with and risks are adequately managed within the portfolio, such as safeguarding CIFF\u2019s charitable funds.
 
Roles and responsibilities 

Strategy & planning
\u00b7       Work alongside senior colleagues on the development of strategic approaches using financial models to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of programme investments.
\u00b7       Support Director Programme Excellence and Portfolio Finance Manager in development of specific strategies along with coordination, documentation and professional presentation of outputs. 
Programme development, delivery & performance
\u00b7     Contribute to the dynamic management of programmes to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with strategic objectives.
\u00b7     Lead the preparation and dissemination of regular and ad hoc reporting to support the Portfolio Finance Manager in providing financial insights and guidance on key considerations.
\u00b7       Support the Programme Team on review of deliverables from grantees and providing input on related grant payment decisions. 
\u00b7       Support the development and preparation of summary reports, board reports and portfolio investment reports, to ensure these are produced to a high standard and in a timely fashion.
\u00b7       Work as part of the team to contribute to programme design and management based on trends across the sector and partners. 
\u00b7       Conduct regular reviews of the progress and performance of programmes under delivery to identify problems and delays, and work with partners to develop effective solutions (escalating to more senior colleagues for support and intervention, where required). 
\u00b7       Act as \u2018Super-User\u2019 for a range of financial systems (such as Fluxx and Power BI) and databases for the team, ensuring they are deployed appropriately to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of its work, and trouble- shooting issues if they arise.
Sector knowledge and profile-building
\u00b7       Working closely with the relevant teams , keep abreast of developments within the sector and grantee ecosystem and international development sectors, establishing appropriate information gathering networks and channels to deepen professional knowledge and skills.
Stakeholder and partner management
\u00b7       As part of the team, work alongside senior colleagues to help develop a deep, collaborative relationship with grantees, funders and other key partners CIFF is working with and provide insights about how a grantee or group of grantees may be managed more effectively from a financial and operational perspective (e.g. how updated financial management systems or collaboration amongst grantees in the same area might increase effectiveness and address risk). 
\u00b7       Keep abreast of the operating environment in which the team is developing and managing programmes (e.g. from a regulatory, market, political perspective) and work with the Portfolio Director/Portfolio Finance Manager to share inputs to support the team in navigating those issues from a commercial and risk-based perspective. 
Membership of the team
\u00b7       This role does not hold line management responsibility, but we expect all employees to demonstrate good leadership behaviours; this includes adopting a coaching approach with colleagues to help build skills, confidence and capability in particular areas, processes or procedures.
\u00b7       As required, support on the planning and coordination of inductions for new joiners to the team.
\u00b7       We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role.
Principal Accountabilities
 Supporting the Portfolio Finance Manager and other team members on:
\u00b7         Publishing monthly management accounts to India team leadership
\u00b7         The financial structure and business model of grant proposals 
\u00b7         Portfolio benchmark and target cost metrics 
\u00b7         Financial and capacity audit for selected partners
\u00b7         Financial know-how and development for the team
\u00b7         Annual team budgets prudently managed and adhered to 
\u00b7         Accuracy of team financial reporting information on CIFF\u2019s systems
\u00b7         CIFF financial policies complied with
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\u00b7         Performing financial analysis and building financial models to support strategic portfolio management focused on financial sustainability of programmes 
\u00b7         Under the guidance of the Portfolio Finance Manager, provide input and insights into finance sections of programme investment proposals and relevant portfolio reports to support the delivery of CIFF\u2019s missions
\u00b7         Support to establish benchmarks for relevant costs, monitoring/updating as required and sharing with the team
\u00b7         Support the portfolio finance manager in building financial capacity of programme team members including development and delivery of training materials or otherwise
\u00b7         Supporting the Programme Managers on grantee due diligence in accordance with CIFF\u2019s policies, and understanding grantee business models where required
\u00b7         Support Portfolio Finance Manager in creation of audit plan in coordination with Programme Directors and Finance Control teams and support external auditors with relevant information to conduct the audit
\u00b7         Working with the Programme team, support review of programme budgets and forecasts 
\u00b7         Supporting the Programme Manager on the review of deliverables as they relate to meeting grant payment requirements and supporting on payment processes
\u00b7         Work with the Portfolio Finance Manager on supporting the Executive Director and Portfolio Directors to prepare annual business plan proposals
\u00b7         Prepare and publish monthly management reports to India leadership team, to enable discussion on operational metrics and work proactively with Programme Managers to achieve the operational targets as set in business plan
\u00b7         Collating and sharing portfolio and team financial information with the CAO, CFO and central Finance team where requested (e.g. for monthly management reporting)
\u00b7         Regular meetings with and presentations to other Portfolio Finance colleagues throughout CIFF to share learnings and best practice 
Requirements
Skills & Experience 
\u00b7       Bachelor\u2019s degree 2:1 or above or equivalent qualification/relevant, significant experience 
\u00b7       Qualified accountant or demonstrable financial experience and acumen obtained in a commercial or consultancy capacity
\u00b7       Experience in the NGO or philanthropic sector (and using grant management/CRM systems) would be advantageous
\u00b7       Demonstrates professional, sound judgement; can think critically, objectively and strategically
\u00b7       Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, in particular advanced excel and financial modelling skills
\u00b7       An innovative thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
\u00b7       Skilled in relationship building and strengthening; able to influence others and work collaboratively, uniting groups with a shared purpose
\u00b7       English is CIFF\u2019s business language \u2013 we expect all of our people to display outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all aspects of their role
\u00b7       Effective organisational and project management skills; able to be flexible as priorities and needs change, and works well under pressure
\u00b7       Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness 
\u00b7       Experience using PowerBI or other platforms for financial reporting
\u00b7       IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
\u00b7       A proven self-starter, who works with pace and resilience
Key working relationships
\u00b7       Other CIFF teams \u2013 particularly Programme, EME and functional teams (e.g. legal, HR, finance)
\u00b7       Global partners and stakeholders \u2013 e.g. DFID, World Bank, USAID et al
\u00b7       International charities and NGOs \u2013 e.g. Gates Foundation, Save the Children, Oxfam et al
\u00b7       National governments and local NGO partners in priority geographies
\u00b7       Research and academic institutions active within sector specialism
Management dimensions
\u00b7       No direct budget or people management accountability but contributes towards efficient and effective performance of the India team\u2019s portfolio

Benefits
The starting salary for this role is 2568800 INR - This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: 
 Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance 
Please submit your application on or before 14th June 2024. 






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