The posting
Financial Analyst, Manchester UK
The starting salary package for this position is £35,604 GBP (plus contributory pension)
This is a fixed-term role for 6 months.
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in over 40 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 ammunition. In 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:
The Finance Analyst (FA) will provide remote finance and analytical support to the MAG Ukraine Programme from the UK. The role will focus on financial analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, donor and management reporting, data quality and month-end support. Working closely with the Ukraine Finance team and relevant UK colleagues, the FA will help turn financial data into clear information for programme decision-making, identify variances and trends, and support timely follow-up on financial actions.
About the Ukraine programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missile, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG responded to the crisis in 2022 and now employs nearly 440 staff in our Ukraine programme, in a range of operational and support/administrative activities, with further scale-up planned during 2026. The programme has a representation office in Kyiv, and operational offices in Mykolaiv (also covering accessible areas of Kherson) and Kharkiv.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain regular budget versus actual analysis for Ukraine projects, departments and cost centres, highlighting significant variances, trends and areas requiring follow-up.
• Support the preparation and updating of programme forecasts, working with budget holders and the Ukraine Finance team to ensure assumptions are clear, reasonable and supported.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and internal financial reporting, including concise commentary for managers and budget holders.
• Support with budgets for proposals or realignments throughout project periods
• Support donor financial reporting and grant-management processes, including review of expenditure, coding, supporting schedules and reconciliation to approved budgets.
• Review financial data for completeness, accuracy and consistency, and raise identified issues with the relevant Finance team member or budget holder.
• Develop and maintain clear financial analysis tools, trackers, and Excel-based reports to support programme management and decision-making.
• Assist with project set-up, budget coding and the maintenance of accurate project and donor financial records.
• Provide finance support to budget holders, helping them understand expenditure, forecasts, variances, and financial responsibilities.
• Work closely with the Ukraine Finance team, Programme colleagues and MAG UK Finance to resolve financial queries and improve the quality and timeliness of financial information.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis in response to programme priorities, including scenario modelling, cost comparisons, and other management information as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with MAG financial policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements and standards of conduct.
• Undertake other similar finance and analytical duties as reasonably required to support the Ukraine
Programme.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone with:
Knowledge and Experience
- Relevant finance, accounting, economics or business qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, explain and communicate financial trends and variances.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience of finance systems and data analysis tools is desirable.
- Good written and spoken English. Ukrainian language skills are strongly desirable for effective support to the Ukraine Programme.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and ability to work accurately with large volumes of financial information.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s 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.
Benefits
- Salary: £35,604 per annum and this increases with service.
- Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee’s contributions up to 5%.
- Leave: We recognize 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. C
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 12 noon (UK Time) on 9th October 2026.
MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.
