Project Finance Manager - CIFF Project at Nutrition International

Key responsibilities

Budgeting & Planning

• Drive the financial backbone of the CIFF project by shaping multi-year budgets, forecasts, and annual workplans. You’ll collaborate closely with technical and program teams to ensure every dollar is strategically aligned with donor expectations and Nutrition International’s standards.

Financial Management & Monitoring

• Act as the project’s financial steward, tracking expenditures, spotting trends, and recommending smart adjustments. You will maintain robust financial systems and deliver clear, insightful reports that keep leadership informed and implementation on track.

Grants & Contracts Management

• Lead the full financial lifecycle of the CIFF grant. From reviewing vendor contracts to managing cost recovery and supporting due diligence, you will ensure compliance, strengthen partner accountability, and uphold the integrity of every financial commitment.

Partner & Field Office Support

• Empower partners and field teams through targeted financial guidance and training. You’ll ensure financial reports are accurate, compliant, and timely, while helping partners enhance their own financial systems and controls.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Safeguard the project by enforcing strong financial policies and proactively identifying risks, from budget variances to ineligible costs. You’ll streamline financial processes, support audits, and ensure that recommendations are implemented with precision.

Strategic Support & Decision-Making

• Enable smarter decision-making by delivering clear financial insights, burn rates, unit costs, efficiency metrics, and more. You’ll support senior leadership with analytic inputs for planning, reviews, donor engagements, and strategic adjustments across the portfolio.

Requirements

Education/Professional Designations/Experience:

• 8+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, including at least 4 years managing finances for projects or grants and new programs.
• Experience in international development / Public Health / Nutrition/NGO environment.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing administrative and financial systems for new projects and programs.
• Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. government, UN, foundations, bilateral/multilateral donors) and understanding of donor compliance.
• Strong skills in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and Financial Management/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of major donors’ rules (e.g., Global Affairs Canada, USAID, FCDO, EU, Private & Public Foundations).
• Experience overseeing partners/sub-grantees in multiple locations and countries.