The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

Plan International seeks for a Regional Finance & Operations Director (RFOD) to provide strategic leadership to ensure Regional Office of Americas’ finance complies with internal standards and donor regulations. The role alerts regional Management and Global Hub to financial and operational risks and opportunities, while delivering strategic analysis and cost-effective solutions.

The RFOD oversees financial management, budgets, and operational areas including supply chain, legal, and IT, ensuring robust controls and compliance with policies and statutory requirements. This position drives alignment between regional and country-level finance and operational strategies, monitors CO and Cluster performance, and implements measures to meet key KPIs.

As part of the Regional Management Team and the Global Finance Leadership Team, the RFOD contributes to global strategy development and continuous improvement, while strengthening finance capacity across the region.

Key End Results

Planning, Monitoring & Analysis

• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting across COs and Clusters
• Monitor Finance and Supply chain KPIs and spending patterns; advise on cash flow and treasury
• Drive data analytics and reporting improvements using Power BI; train COs and Clusters where neccessary
• Deliver strategic financial analysis and actionable insights to regional management

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure robust financial, supply chain, and IT controls across COs and Clusters, aligned with PII policies, local regulations, and donor requirements

• Provide accurate financial support and timely reporting; monitor month-end submissions
• Identify and mitigate financial, supply chain, and IT risks; maintain regional risk register
• Follow up on audit actions; oversee IT security and architecture standards

Grants Management

• Review financial and operational aspects of proposals and donor contracts
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements; seek waivers where necessary
• Oversee timely donor reporting and improve cost recovery
• Guide purchase planning to optimize costs and ensure timely procurement

Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain at PLAN is an integral component & the backbone of programming & high quality project delivery. Between 20% (development context) to 60% (emergency response context) of the organization’s expenditures are managed by the supply chain function; thus it is a very critical & strategic function in the organization needing careful management & positioning in the region, including robust financial management practices and support.

• Effectively represent Supply Chain in the RMT & ensure the inclusion of the Regional Supply Chain lead in relevant strategic & tactical management discussions & forums. Drive the robust inclusion of supply chain in project (grants, contracts, etc) lifecycle management in the region.
• Champion & support the right resourcing of Supply Chain in the region & the implementation of regional supply chain strategies for cost efficiency, on time services delivery and in meeting donor & regulatory compliance requirements
• Co-manage the regional supply chain lead in coordination with the Global Head of Supply Chain
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, purpose driven supply chain & collaboration in the supply chain sub disciplines of sourcing, contracting, procure to pay, fleet management, asset management, warehousing&distribution processes, environmental sustainability, localization (partners and markets), emergency preparedness & other supply chain specialisms (ex. health supply chain, emergency response etc)
• Ensure alignment with global supply chain strategic goals, workplans, standards and risk mitigation practices

Cost-Effectiveness & Transformation

• Promote cost-efficient delivery of programs and operations
• Align financial and operational strategies with funding opportunities; implement continuous improvement
• Lead ERP implementation and digital transformation projects as required.

Regional Hub Management

• Ensure Regional Hub budget compliance and alignment with priorities
• Oversee annual Finance, Supply Chain, and IT budgeting
• Drive IT standards, compliance, and governance at regional level
• Establish and run regional IT governance and reporting

People Management & Capability Development

• Supervise regional teams; support recruitment, performance management, and talent development
• Build capacity and talent pools across COs and Clusters; lead capability-building initiatives
• Work with GH and COs to identify skills gaps and deliver targeted training programs
• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learnin

The Individual

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, management, and team-building abilities
• Strategic problem-solving and advanced analytical skills
• Clear, audience-appropriate communication
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Negotiation, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g.MS Office, databases, Power BI etc)
• Capability to deliver solutions to complex business challenges
• Expertise in cost/benefit analysis and business case development
• Ability to explain finance concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Understanding of Operational areas such as: Supply Chain, IT, Planning and Financial Analysis Center and Payments Center,

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant financial and business analysis qualification
• MBA or another relevant advanced degree preferable
• 8-10 years’ experience in a similar senior role
• Experience with NGO implementing projects, particularly grants funded ideally gained in project countries.
• Previous experience overseeing operational functions (desirable)

• Knowledge and experience of using any/all of the following would be an added value (Preferred) :
• SAP ERP systems
• Power BI
• Dynamics 365

• Experience in supporting a regional roll-out of an ERP platform would be an added advantage. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

Location: Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic

Reports to: Regional Deputy Director

Permanent Contract

Closing Date: 24th November, 2025

Click for full profile: Regional Finance & Operations Director_RP_ROA_Nov 2025.pdf

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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