***This is an interim position, designed to assist with transitional needs across a period of approximately 6 months from hire***

Manage the delivery of Mercy Ships financial planning and analysis activities, including ongoing budgeting and reforecast processes. 

Accounting Activities

• Support the month-end close process, including efforts for a ‘quicker monthly close.’
• Interpret financial information and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Initiates and processes journal entries into various accounts.
• Provide information to management, staff, and individuals or organizations outside of Mercy Ships as required, i.e., explaining accounting transactions, resolving accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, and graphical packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports. 
• Prepare audit work papers for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Look for and implement process improvements. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Financial Planning & Analysis Activities

• Management of the FP&A function including 2 direct reports
• Work in close collaboration with Mercy Ships’ senior leaders (including C-Suite), to formulate the organization’s medium and longer term financial and strategic plans.
• Provision of monthly reporting and analysis packs with accompanying commentary re the financial performance of Mercy Ships
• Consolidate and oversee all aspects of centralized budgeting, long-term planning, financial reporting, analytics, and KPIs.
• Work with dept heads and business leaders to build their budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial and operational results to provide meaningful insights into performance.
• Lead educational and transparency initiatives for all financial stakeholders.
• Manage and develop BI tools that can be used by teams across Mercy Ships to provide relevant and timely insights.
• Prepare business cases to support new initiatives and strategies.
• Review processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements.
• Supervise staff in financial planning and analytics team to achieve team goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Character and Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Analytical Skills - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Demonstrates attention to details.
• Organization Skills – ability to multitask while maintaining a keen attention to details.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens well and gets clarification when needed; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit and group morale; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build group commitment to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of all team members; strong work ethic.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Integrity - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Computer Skills – Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), as well as ability and willingness to learn new software products as may be required.
• Time Management Skills – Ability to work to deadlines to ensure that period end activities and other activities are completed on schedule
• Prioritization – Ability to balance multiple ongoing activities and to effectively prioritize to ensure stakeholder needs are met

Additionally, the candidate must:

• Communicate and interact effectively with people from other cultures, religions, geographies, and organizations; respect and adapt to other cultures and seek opportunities to learn about them to enhance relationships; Understand and respect different denominations and religious traditions.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.