PPM Financial Analyst

Job Description

Background Information

The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) brings together 13 private sector, non-government and faith-based organizations that are among the most trusted names in supply chain management and international public health and development in the world. PFSCM has been recognized internationally for its work to save lives through stronger public health supply chains; in 2010 the partnership won two supply chain distinction awards from the European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit and was a finalist in the 2012 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and SupplyChainBrain. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a major financing institution in the fight against these diseases in 140 countries. The Global Fund selected PFSCM to be its primary Procurement Agent for Global Fund principal recipients, under its Pooled Procurement Mechanism aimed at ensuring a cost-effective and efficient procurement process that meets all the Global Fund standards for a Procurement Agent. This service provides support to countries to resolve procurement bottlenecks and supply chain management challenges and facilitate timely access to pharmaceuticals and other health products.
In addition, PFSCM implements other supply chain management projects with otherclient/donors.

Overall Responsibilities

The PPM Finance Analyst is responsible for providing direct financial and operational support to Deputy Director Finance and other team members in PPM Finance Unit with a focus on cash management activities, financial reporting and analysis, budget preparation and monitoring as well as process and system improvement.

Specific Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the PPM Finance Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate subcontract review and modification process with contract office, closely monitor and validate subcontractor expenditures, ceiling limits, and period of performance against the contracts.
• Monitor and report cash receipts, letter of commitments, and expenditures by grants and provide support to order closeout process, account statement preparation and any other financial information to clients as required.
• Coordinate PPM, RSM, and other Non-SCMS program budget development and closely monitor spending against budget.
• Work closely with Accounting group and ensure all the transactions correctly and timely posted and reported.
• Work closely with all internal units to reconcile and resolve discrepancies on both commodity and freight invoices on a timely manner and ensure prompt and secure payments to all vendors and subcontractors.
• Produce financial reports, cash forecast, RSM inventory reports, and conduct appropriate financial analysis of revenues and expenditures for both internal and external clients.
• Working closely with MIS group to establish and maintain the new financial reporting system using BI tool and other process improvements as needed.
• Prepare SOPs, work instructions, and related supporting documents based on QSU guidelines and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:
1. BA/BS degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or a relevant field. MBA and/or
CPA highly desirable.
2. 5+ years proven finance/business experience working with donor-funded development contracts, international projects or commercial supply chain organizations.
3. Must possess strong financial and analytical skills including working comfortably with large data sets, experience with creating complex financial models and efficiently communicating results through the use of supporting tables, graphs, and presentation quality materials.
4. Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook or GroupWise required
5. Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with management and staff both written and verbally as well as demonstrate sound judgment and reasoning skills.
6. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and successfully management multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously required.
7. Ability to focus on details and meet deadlines as required.
8. Strong problem solving skills
9. Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
Preferred:

1. Experience with BI Tool, ERP implementation or financial management / accounting software preferred.
2. Change management experience preferred.

About the Organization

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.