Regional Finance Manager

About the role

Action Against Hunger is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership for the DG ECHO‑funded Regional Disaster Preparedness Program covering Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, South Sudan and a regional component. Reporting to the Regional Consortium Coordinator, the manager will ensure robust financial systems, compliance and transparent use of donor funds across multiple countries.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the consolidated program budget, maintaining a master budget with visibility by country, result area, budget line and partner.
• Produce quarterly multi‑country cash‑flow forecasts and monthly Budget‑Versus‑Actual reports, analysing burn rates, variances and financial risks.
• Lead financial preparedness for Crisis Modifier activations, including rapid budget realignment and emergency cash disbursement.
• Manage sub‑grant administration, donor reporting, audit readiness and multi‑currency transactions.
• Provide functional guidance and capacity‑building to country finance teams and consortium partners.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in humanitarian finance, preferably with DG ECHO grant management.
• Proven track record of multi‑country financial oversight and reporting.
• Strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Senior‑level expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management and audit preparation.

Required skills