Finance Analyst, Infectious Diseases, Research and Labs (IDRL) Access Program

Clinton Health Access Initiative

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About The Position

This position is in support of CHAI’s Infectious Diseases, Research and Labs (IDRL) access program which negotiates price reductions for drugs and diagnostics, customizes products for resource-limited settings, and works to broaden the supply base and increase the quality of these treatments.Specifically, the Financial Analyst will report to the Associate Director, Finance and will play a critical role in supporting strong financial management across IDRL teams by ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, grant compliance, and financial reporting. This role works closely with program leads, finance managers, and other cross-functional partners to deliver timely and reliable financial insights that drive effective decision-making.Some key measures of success for this role are: Timely and accurate financial reporting and variance analysis Strong understanding of project-level financials and spend drivers Effective and proactive partnership with internal stakeholders High-quality budgeting, forecasting, and grant management support Early identification and resolution off financial, compliance, and operational issues Strong project management and adherence to deadlines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
3–5 years of prior experience in a related field (experience with an international non-profit/NGO is preferred).
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling); experience with financial systems and dashboards including Agresso and Power BI.
Strong familiarity with budgeting, financial analysis, compliance, accounting best-practices, and expense reporting.
Strong project management skills and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly close process by running financial reports, reviewing monthly spend, and identifying potential outliers or required GL adjustments
Prepare initial drafts of monthly variance explanations comparing actual expenses vs budget/reforecast
Lead the monthly salary allocation process, liaising with IDRL Finance Managers and submitting accurate salary allocation files to payroll
Support the development of annual budgets and semi-annual reforecasts, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and available resources
Contribute to bi-monthly financial presentations to the EVP
Support finance managers and program leads in developing detailed budgets for new grant proposals (or re-budgeting of existing grants) ensuring compliance with donor and internal CHAI requirements
Assist with ongoing monthly grant reviews to confirm that spending aligns with approved budgets and that only eligible expenses are booked
Prepare financial documentation for audits, donor reviews, and compliance assessments
Support the financial close-out process for grants nearing completion
Support the development of alternative scenario analyses to facilitate decision-making by senior management
Support the development and maintenance of dashboards that provide clear and timely visibility into financial performance
Identify, investigate, and help implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and internal controls
Maintain and update Standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to monthly financial processes and other core workflows