Finance Analyst, Infectious Diseases, Research and Labs (IDRL) Access Program

Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally. At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication, and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture. Position Overview This position is in support of CHAI’s Infectious Diseases, Research and Labs (IDRL) access program which negotiates price reductions for drugs and diagnostics, customizes products for resource-limited settings, and works to broaden the supply base and increase the quality of these treatments.Specifically, the Financial Analyst will report to the Associate Director, Finance and will play a critical role in supporting strong financial management across IDRL teams by ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, grant compliance, and financial reporting. This role works closely with program leads, finance managers, and other cross-functional partners to deliver timely and reliable financial insights that drive effective decision-making.Some key measures of success for this role are: • Timely and accurate financial reporting and variance analysis • Strong understanding of project-level financials and spend drivers • Effective and proactive partnership with internal stakeholders • High-quality budgeting, forecasting, and grant management support • Early identification and resolution off financial, compliance, and operational issues • Strong project management and adherence to deadlines Responsibilities Monthly Financial Review and Budgeting • Support the monthly close process by running financial reports, reviewing monthly spend, and identifying potential outliers or required GL adjustments • Prepare initial drafts of monthly variance explanations comparing actual expenses vs budget/reforecast • Lead the monthly salary allocation process, liaising with IDRL Finance Managers and submitting accurate salary allocation files to payroll • Support the development of annual budgets and semi-annual reforecasts, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and available resources • Contribute to bi-monthly financial presentations to the EVP Grant Management • Support finance managers and program leads in developing detailed budgets for new grant proposals (or re-budgeting of existing grants) ensuring compliance with donor and internal CHAI requirements • Assist with ongoing monthly grant reviews to confirm that spending aligns with approved budgets and that only eligible expenses are booked • Prepare financial documentation for audits, donor reviews, and compliance assessments • Support the financial close-out process for grants nearing completion Process Improvement and Analysis • Support the development of alternative scenario analyses to facilitate decision-making by senior management • Support the development and maintenance of dashboards that provide clear and timely visibility into financial performance • Identify, investigate, and help implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and internal controls • Maintain and update Standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to monthly financial processes and other core workflows Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. • 3–5 years of prior experience in a related field (experience with an international non-profit/NGO is preferred). • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling); experience with financial systems and dashboards including Agresso and Power BI. • Strong familiarity with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, accounting best-practices, and expense reporting. Core competencies: • Strong project management skills and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. • Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. #jobreference2 #region1 Apply tot his job

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