Grants Finance Senior Associate/Manager

About

One Acre Fund seeks a Grants Finance Senior Associate/Manager to provide financial leadership for a complex, multi-country portfolio of grants and funding partnerships. The role covers funding opportunity assessment, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, assurance, process improvement, and management of 1–2 finance professionals. Candidates need 8+ years of relevant finance-related experience, strong FP&A and analytical skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree; a professional accounting qualification and master’s degree are preferred. Terms of service: 2 years (renewable to a permanent role based on performance) Duty station: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, and Nigeria

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on One Acre Fund Careers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with fundraising and program teams to assess new funding opportunities, develop robust budgets, and evaluate financial and operational feasibility.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across a portfolio of complex, multi-country grants.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and translate financial analysis into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
• Oversee grant financial reporting and ensure funds are managed in line with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Monitor financial performance and emerging risks, working with teams to address issues and improve the use of resources.
• Lead grant audits and assurance processes, working with accounting and program teams to ensure strong financial controls, documentation, and compliance.
• Strengthen the systems, processes, and data used to manage an increasingly complex grants portfolio.
• Develop more efficient approaches to reporting, analysis, and financial oversight, including through automation and business intelligence tools.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls, and improve the quality and accessibility of financial information.
• Act as a trusted financial thought partner to fundraising, program, finance, and leadership teams, influencing decisions across the organization.
• Manage, coach, and develop 1–2 finance professionals while building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities, using sound judgment to develop practical solutions and keep work moving forward.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in FP&A, finance, corporate finance, audit, financial advisory, consulting, or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CA, or an equivalent chartered accountancy qualification is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial controls, with a track record of using financial analysis to inform decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex situations, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial issues and influence non-finance colleagues and senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems, business intelligence tools, or other data platforms.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Power BI is an advantage.
• Experience managing, coaching, or developing other professionals is an advantage.
• Experience with grants, donor-funded organizations, or the development sector is useful but not required.
• Language: English.