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Lead, Finance Operations at Mastercard Foundation

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 15 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

Lead, Finance Operations at Mastercard Foundation

Lead, Finance Operations

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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