About the Role
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest transparently operated private foundation globally, dedicated to enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty, and expanding educational opportunities. We are currently seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our Nigeria Country Office (NCO) in Abuja. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive business and financial support, driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation. A core focus of this position involves structuring complex grants, conducting organizational due diligence, and building the capacity of key local partners to maximize our philanthropic impact across Nigeria and the broader African region. This is a limited-term employment (LTE) position through December 31, 2027, reporting to the Deputy Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Country Offices. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
Key Responsibilities- Lead financial analysis and planning to support strategic decision-making, budget management, and effective resource allocation during the annual foundation planning process.
- Partner with leadership and program teams to translate organizational strategy into robust long-term investment plans.
- Create advanced financial monitoring and workflow tools to track grant and contract spending while identifying operational risks.
- Structure complex grants and investments, advising Program Officers on payment sizing, risk mitigation, and investment design.
- Conduct rigorous financial and organizational health assessments of grantee organizations, developing action plans for capacity building.
- Advise program teams on organizational strengthening investments and communicate financial results to diverse internal stakeholders effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with at least 10 years of senior-level experience in strategic financial analysis or investment management.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating complex financial transactions.
- Proven track record in conducting organizational due diligence, financial risk assessments, and sustainability analysis.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed organizational environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools, with a strong commitment to the foundation's mission.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Nigeria without visa sponsorship, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support your professional growth, health, and overall well-being. Employees benefit from comprehensive healthcare coverage, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside world-class professionals dedicated to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. You will thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture that values diverse perspectives and personal integrity.