Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

ABOUT ASI

ASI (Adam Smith International) is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies safer, and governments more effective. We work on behalf of governments, foundations and companies that share our ambition to take on the big challenges facing the world. We develop strategies and design, deliver and evaluate programmes that stimulate economic growth, stability and good governance.

For nearly three decades in almost 100 countries, we have been working in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society in countries at all stages of development. Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.

This is an exciting time to join Adam Smith International and become part of a team of bright, dynamic and committed people, determined to transform lives for the better.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for managing and ensuring accurate financial records across the group accounts, with particular focus on UK, EU, Africa and USA income statement reporting and analysis. The role will include line management responsibly over a globally located finance team and will be a leading voice in the strategic development of the function. Stakeholder management, business partnering with senior executives and Board preparation packs each month.

Deadlines and communication will be a critical focus on this role, ensuring project accounting records, and overhead management are understood, planned, and managed. The role should also be prepared to lead on adhoc internal projects to drive forward performance and be prepared to travel to international offices as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Responsible for monthly Management Report narrative :
• WIP / item sold less than cost / margin analysis / performance reporting
• Fixed price calculation and adjustments (cost to complete model)
• Accountable for project related balance sheet reconciliations :
• Accrued income, Deferred income, WIP, Project accruals, time posting
• Responsible for Income Statement variance analysis :
• Project variance to budget analysis and reporting
• Oversight and bridging of project accounting function (external reporting) with management accounting team (internal reporting).
• Responsible for Group Budgets and Business Forecasting for programmes
• System process development and documentation
• Internal KPI management
• Setting internal financial deadlines and responsibilities
• Management and communication of KPI performance
• Staff administration oversight (timesheets, credit card returns)
• Lead regular system training and accounting support meetings with local staff

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WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Excited to join us? Submit your CV (no more than two pages) and a one‑page cover letter setting out your motivations and suitability. The deadline for applications is 27 / OCT / 2025 .

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed and assessed on a rolling basis.

ASI encourages applications from candidates of all social backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and orientations.

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