Finance Manager – GPE-STG Project (Vientiane)

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial management of the GPE‑STG Foundational Learning Improvement Project (FLIP) in Vientiane, Laos. The role will support the Ministry of Education and Sports and Save the Children in delivering the grant over a 3.5‑year period.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting and monitoring of the GPE‑STG‑FLIP portfolio, preparing annual and quarterly financial plans in coordination with program and operations teams.
• Analyse variances, provide explanations and recommendations, and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and donor requirements.
• Support MoES finance teams and program managers with budget forecasting, revisions and capacity‑building activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records, internal controls and risk‑management processes in line with SCI policies and GPE donor regulations.
• Provide strategic and operational financial guidance to the project team, reporting to the GPE‑STG Project Team Leader, SCI Finance Director and MoES Project Director.
• Ensure compliance with the Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and local procedures.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in managing large‑scale grant‑funded programmes, preferably in education or development sectors.
• Strong understanding of public‑sector financial regulations in Lao PDR and international donor compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts and international NGOs.
• Commitment to child safeguarding and ethical conduct.

Required skills