Regional Finance Manager WCA- Mercy Corps Office locations

Position Status: Preferred location within the WCA Region and close time zone or Mercy Corps office location. Remote work options available.

Closing date: Please submit applications by April 30th 

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.

About International Finance (IF) and the WCA Regional Team

International Finance supports Mercy Corps’ operations in award financial management, financial reporting, accounting, and compliance with internal financial policies and procedures. Strong international finance support is key to the success and delivery of quality programs. The VP of International Finance, in close collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, Operations, the regional Finance Directors, country leadership, and country operations management team, focuses on developing and supporting a high standard of financial management to deliver on Mercy Corps' mission and ensure successful award implementation in a compliant and efficient way.

The Position

The Regional Finance Manager serves as a member of both the International Finance and the WCA Regional teams. This role supports the financial management function for the regional portfolio and oversees the financial management of the WCA award portfolio. The Manager plays a key role in advancing strategies and initiatives within the region, ensuring alignment with Mercy Corps' internal policies, procedures, and donor regulations. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, Africa, and managing a team of financial analysts, this position collaborates to optimize the use of financial resources across programs and departments, fostering efficiency and effectiveness.

Essential Responsibilities

Portfolio Financial Management Oversight/support

• Support the Regional Finance Director in monitoring the financial performance of the regional portfolio. Identify weaknesses, strengths, risks, and opportunities in the WCA portfolio.
• Collaborate with Country Finance Directors & Managers across the region to support award implementation and financial management, ensuring consistent use of Mercy Corps' financial and accounting best practices.
• Support the Regional Finance Director in overseeing and strengthening risk management processes, ensuring robust internal controls are in place, and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard financial integrity and compliance across country programs.
• Contribute to discussions on financial policy issues, including the maintenance and development of the Field Finance Manual.
• Support the annual planning and budgeting process, and assist the Regional Finance Director in monitoring revenue projections for the WCA portfolio.
• Support regional initiatives as needed.

Awards Financial and Accounting Management Support

• Support regional and country teams during start-up, and other major events, including the development of master budgets, sub-award budgets, and the development of financial monitoring tools and systems for sub-recipients.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of donor reports, ensuring they meet all donor requirements and deadlines.
• Analyze and support the country program’s financial forecasting process to enhance effective Budget vs. Actual (BvA) management and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Deploy to country offices and field sites within the region to provide on-the-ground support and oversight as required.
• Support the billing/invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate billing to donors, and support award cash management by monitoring cash flow and ensuring funds are available for award activities and close-out.
• Support the financial close-out of awards during and after the end of the period of performance (POP), ensuring all financial obligations are met, final reports are submitted, and any remaining funds are reconciled.
• Support Business Development efforts with reviews and input to cost proposals as needed. Perform financial review of the proposal document before submission to the donor.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and donor regulations across all