Head, Financial Planning & Analysis

| Position title:    Head, Financial Planning & AnalysisContract type / duration:    5-year fixed-term contractLocation:    GenevaDepartment:    Office of the Chief Financial OfficerTeam:    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Controlling Team, Finance Reports To:    Director, Finance & Chief Accounting OfficerN° of positions supervised (if applicable):    5 staff plus outsourced providersCareer Step:    51.    About the RoleFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is an integral part of the Finance Team. This team oversees the cross-functional financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes. Additionally, FP&A coordinates and delivers the financial performance management cycle ensuring regular reporting of financial results to senior management and Governance bodies providing confidence that funding is received and utilised in line with Board priorities, early identification of issues and meaningful information is available for decision support. The team is also responsible for the financial management reporting system (SAC) and delivery of continuous improvements to the financial reporting dashboards in line with the OCFO reporting vision as endorsed by the AFC.  FP&A will also co-lead the delivery of the Forecast and Budget (FaB) transformation. The Head of FP&A will spearhead all financial planning & analysis activities, including the forecasting and budgeting cycle, financial performance management reporting and change and transformation initiatives.  Key stakeholders of this role include the CFO, Office of the CFO leadership, Business Finance Management (BFM) team, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) including sub-committees of the ELT (eg SMG, RMG), Governance and Office of CEO, Strategy and Policy teams, Vaccine Forecast team and Office of the COO teams.2. Key Responsibilities - Lead the Secretariat’s financial forecasting and Secretariat budgeting processes, ensuring robust planning, clear business ownership, and alignment with Gavi’s strategic and financial objectives. - Deliver accurate and insightful financial forecasts and Secretariat budgets with clear driver-based analysis that supports executive decision-making, resource allocation, and risk management. - Oversee the financial performance management cycle, providing timely reporting, meaningful driver-based insights with supporting recommendations to Senior Leadership and Governance bodies. - Strengthen underlying financial data quality, systems and reporting dashboards to continuously improve user experience and enhance transparency, accountability, and decision support to deliver the OCFO’s Reporting Vision. - Drive relevant financial transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, in particular the implementation of the new forecast and budget (FaB) project . - Provide strategic financial advice and partnership to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Governance bodies, and cross-functional stakeholders on organisational priorities, opportunities, and financial implications. - Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing FP&A team, fostering collaboration, capability building, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.3. Your Experience and SkillsExperience- Typically 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning and analysis, performance management, financial systems and financial transformation is essential. - Typically 5 to 10 years in financial leadership, including management of teams which is required.- Experience leading complex, cross-functional finance or transformation initiatives through structured project delivery.- Experience working with financial forecast and reporting tools is required.- Experience in global health sector and / or international not for profit sector is a distinct advantage.Technical and functional skills relevant for success:- Hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis within complex organisations in increasingly senior roles- Excellence in financial performance reporting through coordination, insight, and quality of materials  - Demonstrated experience presenting complex financial information to senior finance and non-finance leaders, including translating financial analysis into clear decision-support insights.- Excellent financial modelling skills in Excel, with the ability to build, interpret, and optimize complex models to support strategic decision-making (leveraging AI and cutting-edge technology where required).- Experience preparing high-quality materials for senior management, Board, Committee, or equivalent governance audiences.Education and qualifications:- Relevant Professional finance qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, FPAC or equivalent  is highly preferred. - Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Commerce or related field is required. Masters degree is such fields preferred.Languages needed- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. - Working knowledge of French is preferable. 4. How you Work (Behaviours and Mindsets) - Strategic Communication and Influence: Communicates complex financial information clearly and credibly across all levels of the organisation, influencing decisions and confidently presenting to senior leadership, Board and Audit Committee audiences.- Stakeholder Partnership and Collaboration: Builds trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration, understanding business needs, and delivering practical, value-driven solutions.- Sound Judgement and Insight: Applies strong analytical thinking, sound judgement and a balanced perspective to synthesise complex information into actionable recommendations and informed decisions.- Resilience and Results Orientation: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts effectively to changing priorities, and maintains a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.- Integrity, Inclusion and Cultural Agility: Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity and ethics while fostering an inclusive environment and building effective relationships across diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives.5. Your Leadership - One Gavi Mindset: Thinks and acts with Gavi’s and the Alliance’s best interests in mind, role models values and behaviours, fosters shared accountability, promotes and exhibits strong collaboration within and across departments. - Agile Leadership: Adapts quickly to shifting contexts, guides teams through uncertainty, and drives decisions that balance long-term strategy with short-term responsiveness.- Strategic-Pragmatic: Balances long-term vision with operational realities, translating strategy into clear, outcome-driven actions.- Influence and Drive Change: Builds alignment and commitment among diverse stakeholders, driving progress through diplomacy, credibility, and shared purpose.- Talent Development: Grows talent with an organisation-wide perspective, cultivates high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and mentoring talent to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. | |