Specialist - Strategic Finance

Under the minimal supervision of the Deputy Head Strategic Finance, the Strategic Finance Specialist is responsible in the development and improvement of all Finance processes and conduct a variety of quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the development and reporting of Greenhouse Gas (GHG). Work with various stakeholders in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives, from conceptualization and planning to execution and evaluation. Review, calculate and propose updated standard cost in line with the HRS’ latest policy on pay scale and benefits entitlements. Maintain and monitor personnel funding (FTE) to provide accurate report on the Institute’s personnel analysis.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

• Develop and improve all reports pertaining to budget, actual and forecast for Management and internal stakeholders
• Plan and execution of certain finance projects, and mobilizing project team members
• Evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhere to budgets, and meet deadlines
• Conduct a variety of quantitative and qualitative analyses to support the development of GHG accounting
• Analyses the availability of funding and provides recommendation for approval of the requests for contract extensions, replacements and new staff positions
• Maintain, review, monitor and analyze individual staffs’ Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and its funding movement in order to provide an accurate report to payroll, human resources, and other stakeholders
• Work with Finance Controller and Finance project team member for the planning and execution of new processes, workflows, reports, and dashboard
• Coordinate with Management Information System Unit (MIS) in developing/improving internal reports on budget, actual and forecast for Management and internal users
• Oversee the development of the project and ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently
• Educate the internal users such as Cost Center Heads, Platform Leaders and BUS owners to comprehend the financial reports
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals to support business development for GHG accounting
• Work closely with Human Resources Services (HRS) for the latest pay scale and benefits; identify issues/concerns on staff cluster and platform, appointment duration, complete list of active staff; and management plan for vacant positions and renewal. Ensure confidentiality on the data provided
• Coordinate with Proposal units and Reporting Units for the staff monitoring, updating of full time equivalent (FTE) and month-end closing
• Submit to Payroll Unit the accurate full time equivalent (FTE) for salaries and benefits monthly allocation
• Document the project’s creation, development, and execution as well as the project’s scope, budget, and justification
• Delivery of project objectives as defined in specific projects or initiatives
• Facilitation of meetings and mobilizing Project Team members
• Draft new and improving the existing project management office policies and processes
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the development and reporting of Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
• Prepare clear and compelling reports, presentations of analyses, and recommendations for stakeholders
• Create personnel budget specific reports, spreadsheets, and staff funding (FTE) as requested by internal users and management
• Maintain and monitor budgetary records of personnel in the database and ensure that all positions are properly accounted, correct classification of staff based on appointment category, platform, and appointment duration

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with at least 5 years working experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, project management or related field

Mandatory

• Experience in managing multiple projects at a time, and prioritizing in order to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with climate change reporting frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol, etc.)
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Works independently and on schedule
• Attention to detail and quality
• Self-motivation and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organizing, ability to see the big picture
  

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.