Programme Finance Manager

Manchester UK

Starting salary for this position is 41628 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester UK and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and 1997 MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Programme Finance you will provide effective financial business partnering to MAGs Regional and Country Programmes Strategic Partnerships team and other key internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure the delivery of high quality financial information and support across multi-regional and multi-country activities enabling informed decision making strengthening ways of working and supporting the effective financial management of MAGs multi-country contracts. You will work with your key stakeholders to ensure that contracts deliver value for money and remain compliant with donor and statutory requirements. This role is a key enabler to MAGs global operations ensuring that we can deliver on our mission to save lives ease suffering and enable sustainable development.

Please note that as part of MAGs commitment to safeguarding this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAGs approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

About you:

You will be a finance professional with significant experience in either commercial or NGO environments including preparation of business planning in complex scenarios and multiple currencies. You should be curious and risk aware with strong analytical and evaluation skills the ability to gather information from diverse sources tactfully and convert findings into detailed actionable solutions. You will be a strong communicator over a range of mediums able to engage stakeholders from varied backgrounds in a clear and constructive way. You should have strong experience of using mid-range accounting systems and reporting tools (e.g. PS Financials Sage SUN etc.) and advanced knowledge of of Microsoft Excel and database reporting tools to add value to business processes and reporting. You will be skilled in proactive problem-solving and have an innovative and solution-oriented approach along with the flexibility to travel to remote and insecure locations at short notice.

Were looking for someone with:

• Strong experience of financial management analysis and reporting
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective financial business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multi-country donor-funded contracts or complex grants

Benefits and Further Information:

• Salary: 41628 per annum and this increases with service.
• Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place and matches employees contributions up to 5%.
• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once youve been with MAG for two years youre entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave flexible working and family leave including maternity paternity adoption and surrogacy leave.
• Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.
• Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.

This role is based in the UK therefore a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application we will not be able to consider you for this role.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at for further guidance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 12:00 (midday) on Monday 17th August 2026.

Required Experience:

Manager