5 jobs in Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is seeking a Director of Applications to lead the availability, configuration and evolution of core platforms (Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft 365 / Azure) and to drive engineering excellence across CI/CD, testing and release management.

You will report to the CTO, build the Platform Centre of Excellence, and guide platform investment, governance and performance across a global, SaaS-heavy estate.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

We are seeking a proactive and highly adaptable Finance Business Partner to join our FP&A team, supporting the APAC and MEENA boards. This role covers two regions with complex and different business realities, requiring a strong ability to navigate diverse markets, operating models, and stakeholder needs. The successful candidate will own the FP&A calendar, lead forecasting and reporting, manage the P&L for both regions, and provide insightful financial support to Managing Directors, and finance teams.

This position demands both analytical rigour and commercial acumen, combined with the interpersonal skills to translate financial reports into clear business implications ("the so what") and advise senior leaders on the decisions that matter most.

FP&A Calendar

• Lead the quarterly forecasting process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery for both APAC and MEENA.
• Oversee monthly management reporting, including full ownership of the P&L for APAC and MEENA.
• Actively participate in month-end close processes, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and other key adjustments to ensure accurate financial results.
• Coordinate and deliver the annual budgeting process, balancing the unique strategic priorities of each board.
• Develop tools, models, and dashboards to enhance forecasting accuracy and provide tailored insight by region.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to the APAC and MEENA senior leadership, providing clarity on performance and forward-looking analysis that supports decision-making.
• Go beyond reporting by helping leaders understand “the so what” behind the numbers, translating data into practical insights and actions.
• Advise Managing Directors and senior stakeholders on key financial and strategic decisions, adapting recommendations to the different commercial realities of each market.
• Support the development of business cases and commercial projects, ensuring robust financial analysis underpins strategic choices.

Project & Regional Support

• Provide financial oversight on significant projects across the regions.
• Contribute to project reviews, offering insight into budget adherence, risks, and opportunities.
• Support client and donor financial management, reporting, and analysis on an ad-hoc basis, ensuring accountability and transparency for external stakeholders.

• Strong background in FP&A, financial reporting, and forecasting, ideally across global environments.
• Experience owning and managing P&L for distinct regions/business units with differing dynamics.
• Proven ability to influence and support senior leaders, tailoring insights to complex and diverse stakeholder needs.
• Ability to move beyond data to explain the implications of financial performance ("the so what") and provide clear recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proficiency with budget planning and forecasting software/tools.
• Experience with ERP/BI systems and strong data analysis skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability across APAC and MEENA.
• Strong commercial mindset, able to evaluate opportunities and build robust business cases.
• Organised and resilient, with the ability to balance multiple priorities across different time zones and governance structures.
• Prior experience working in international or multi-regional settings.

About Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

We don’t just talk, we do. We work with political leaders worldwide to drive change, advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology to build more open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We are a global team of over 800 changemakers operating in more than 40 countries across five continents, speaking more than 45 languages and tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges.

The Balance Sheet Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of the organisation’s global balance sheet. This role oversees reconciliation, validation and analysis of all balance sheet accounts and plays a key part in the month‑end and year‑end close processes in partnership with Global Finance Operations, FP&A, Treasury and audit teams.

• Own and manage all aspects of the global balance sheet across multiple GL accounts, ensuring timely reconciliations, integrity and full substantiation of balances.
• Review aged items, suspense accounts and inter‑company balances, ensuring they are cleared or resolved promptly.
• Review journal entries, accruals and adjustments for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform balance sheet variance analysis, explaining movements and highlighting trends or anomalies.
• Maintain a robust control framework over balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and audit standards.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, ensuring the balance sheet reflects the true financial position.
• Provide technical accounting support to global finance and wider teams.
• Support the month‑end close process and work to improve efficiencies to reduce month‑end time.
• Assist with group consolidation and inter‑company eliminations.
• Support the implementation of audit recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Tax, Legal, FP&A) and external auditors.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive; the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be expected within the scope of the post.

• ACA/ACCA or international equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a focus on balance‑sheet reconciliations, management accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience working in a global organisation with exposure to multiple currencies and international operations, including group consolidations and multi‑entity environments.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Excel and other financial software (preferably Workday).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven leadership ability with experience in managing and developing a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Must be able to take ownership and manage their own workflow with minimal input from management, setting their own goals and planning how to achieve them, prioritising against tight deadlines.

2026‑01‑17