Lead, Finance Operations at Mastercard Foundation

Job Overview

Location
Nairobi, Nairobi Area
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
11 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
28

Job Description

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Partnering with the Executive Director, Program Finance

  • Prioritize and coordinate high-impact initiatives and projects.
  • Manage internal/external requests and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Support cross-functional communication, meeting agendas, and team convenings.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable workplans, identifying resourcing needs.
  • Lead governance, planning, and coordination of Program Finance activities.
  • Provide analytical support and administrative oversight for key transformation efforts.

Finance Operations

  • Collaborate with Program Operations & Planning on transformation initiatives.
  • Lead the development and implementation of finance systems and processes.
  • Ensure strong risk management, compliance, and internal controls.
  • Partner on business cases and strategic financial analyses to support initiatives.
  • Drive operational alignment across Finance and other operational teams.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and team capability-building.

Performance Management and Reporting

  • Lead the planning and performance monitoring process across Program Finance.
  • Integrate historical and forward-looking data to support decision-making.
  • Drive strategic KPI tracking, financial performance reviews, and Board reporting.
  • Support financial forecasting and variance analysis with a strategic lens.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to optimize resource allocation.

WHO YOU ARE

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, etc.) and membership in a relevant professional body
  • Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience in financial leadership within large or global organizations.
  • Expertise in managing transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects.
  • Strong project management capabilities (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an asset).
  • Knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and risk management frameworks.
  •  Experience in leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across geographies and sectors.
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • High degree of professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and integrity.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Foundation’s vision, values, and purpose.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Mastercard Foundation on mastercardfoundation.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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