Head of Financial Planning Analysis

About CEPI CEPI is an innovative partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil organisations. Its mission is to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats so they can be accessible to all people in need. Central to CEPI’s pandemic-beating plan is the ‘100 Days Mission’ – its goal to develop safe, effective and accessible vaccines against new threats in just 100 days. CEPI’s work has delivered world firsts for vaccines against many of its priority pathogens including the first licensed Chikungunya vaccine, the first ever Lassa fever, Nipah and MERS vaccines to reach Phase II trials and the first Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate to be studied in Phase II in an endemic region. CEPI has also supported programmes to generate much-needed data to expand access to Ebola and Mpox vaccines. CEPI was among the first funders of COVID-19 vaccines, ultimately building one of the world’s largest portfolios, seven of which were licensed. The Coalition also conceptualised and co-founded COVAX, which delivered nearly two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 146 countries , saving an estimated 2.7 million lives in lower-income regions. Earlier this year, CEPI launched its CEPI 3.0 Strategy (covering 2027-2031) which will systematically reduce the likelihood and impact of epidemics and pandemics by driving the 100 Days Mission towards an operational reality. CEPI is a not-for-profit association under Norwegian Law and has offices in Oslo (HQ), London, and Washington DC. In CEPI we strive for diverse thinking, and we want a diverse pool of candidates for all our vacancies. We work for an inclusive working environment where each employee can contribute and grow. Learn more at www.cepi.net. About the role The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads CEPI's financial planning, forecasting, performance management and strategic financial analysis activities. As a trusted finance partner to Executive Directors and senior leaders, the role provides clear insights and decision support to enable effective prioritisation, resource allocation and long-term financial sustainability. The role coordinates CEPI's annual planning cycle, multi-year financial outlook, organisation-wide forecasting, management, Board and investor reporting. It provides financial oversight and analysis of CEPI's investment portfolio, in close partnership with the Portfolio and Programmes teams. The role also leads the continued development of CEPI's FP&A capabilities, including finance transformation, systems, data quality and governance, while building and developing a high-performing FP&A team. Responsibilities

• Lead CEPI's organisation-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial modelling, including managing the annual planning process, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, operational priorities, funding availability and resource requirements. Serve as a trusted finance partner to Executive Directors and senior leaders, providing financial insight, scenario analysis and decision support for strategic initiatives, prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Oversee consolidated forecasting and analysis across investments, operating expenditure, contributions, cash flow and the long-term funding outlook, providing a clear view of CEPI's financial capacity and sustainability.
• Lead the preparation of management reports, Board and committee materials, investor reporting and financial updates for external stakeholders, translating complex information into clear, decision-ready narratives.
• Provide financial oversight and analysis of CEPI's investment portfolio, including commitments, disbursements, funding requirements and financial performance, in partnership with the Portfolio and Programmes teams.
• Support the monthly financial close and contribute to year-end reporting, statutory accounts and audit activities in collaboration with the Accounting team, ensuring timely and reliable management information.
• Lead, develop and coach the FP&A team setting clear priorities and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive CEPI's finance transformation agenda, strengthening financial processes, ERP and reporting systems, data quality, governance, controls and analytical capability across the organisation.

Education, Experience and Competence

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA.
• Strategic finance leadership and sound financial judgement, with the ability to connect financial analysis to organisational strategy, funding choices and executive decision-making.
• Substantial relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, controlling, business partnering or strategic finance, including people leadership experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, performance reporting and strategic planning processes across an organisation.
• Strong understanding of funding models, contributions forecasting, cash flow planning, financial sustainability and the financial oversight of investment or programme portfolios.
• Experience preparing high-quality Board, executive and investor-facing financial materials and communicating complex financial matters to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across executive, technical and operational audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, forecasting and long-term sustainability assessment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into concise, compelling and decision-ready narratives for senior leadership, Boards, investors and external stakeholders.
• Inclusive people leadership, with the ability to develop and motivate a high-performing team, create clarity and accountability, and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong systems and transformation orientation, with the ability to drive improvements in finance processes, data governance, management reporting and ERP or planning platforms.
• Experience with ERP, planning and business intelligence platforms; experience with Vena, Xledger, Salesforce, Power BI or similar systems is an advantage.
• Experience in the non-profit, multilateral, public health, development finance, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or research sectors is an advantage.
• Integrity, discretion and adaptability, with the resilience to deliver in a fast-paced, evolving and mission-driven environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and experience working in an international, multicultural environment.

Travel and Location Requirements

• The role is based in Oslo, Norway, and involves working with colleagues and stakeholders across CEPI's locations.
• Some international travel is required.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work together with leading experts on solutions for global challenges
• Experience from the international effort on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and accelerating vaccine development response to outbreaks
• A diverse and inclusive working environment

How to apply

• For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://cepisites.secure.force.com/careers
• Should you have any issues submitting your application or have questions please contact jobs@cepi.net
• Background verification will be conducted to verify information provided in the CV and available documentation.
• Deadline for receiving applications is 28th October 2026 at 23:59 CET