Programmes & Finance Officer

About the role

We are looking for a Programmes and Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting the financial management and oversight of DEC appeals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for humanitarian work to contribute to DEC funded emergency responses.

You will provide financial analysis, ensure compliance with policies, and produce high-quality reporting to support decision-making and accountability to stakeholders. Ideally, you should be detail-oriented, have excellent financial skills and have an appetite to learn & shape individual and team efficiencies. You must be able to communicate confidently across diverse groups and be genuinely interested in the humanitarian sector. 

***Please download the job description for full details***

About you  

We’re looking for someone who combines financial expertise with strong analytical skills and a commitment to humanitarian work. You must be experienced in analysing financial data, budgets and reports and have strong Excel and data analysis/visualisation skills (e.g. Tableau, Power BI desirable). You should have excellent attention to detail and an ability to present complex information clearly.

You should demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Ideally, you should have interest or have experience in the humanitarian or international NGO sector.
 

Key responsibilities

• •    Develop tools to collect and analyse financial and operational data from member charities
  •    Support the development of appeal documentation and reporting templates
  •    Help produce data analysis and insights for appeal launches
  •    Review budgets and financial reports from member charities
  •    Aggregate and analyse financial data, identifying trends and variances
  •    Ensure compliance with DEC policies and financial standards
  •    Act as a key contact for finance and compliance queries
  •    Prepare funding agreements and financial reports for stakeholders
  •    Support reporting to institutional donors and external bodies
  •    Chair and coordinate finance and compliance working groups
  •    Support improvements to systems, processes and the DEC Operations Manual
  •    Work collaboratively across Programme and Finance teams

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

What we offer  

•    Flexible working hours (outside of appeal periods)
•    Hybrid working model (some mandatory office days during appeals)
•    25 days annual leave, increasing with service
•    Healthcare Cash Plan (value ~£1,660/year)
•    Pension contribution (3%, rising to 8% post-probation)
•    Wellbeing and mental health support
•    Access to Wellhub, discounts, and ticket schemes
•    Season ticket and hardship loans (post-probation)
•    Cycle to Work and Car schemes (salary sacrifice)

How to apply

If you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply with your anonymised CV and cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name] to recruitment@dec.org.uk by Monday 22 June 2026.

We encourage early applications and may hold interviews before the deadline.
We are also unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful 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.  

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