Global Project Controller

Global Project Controller

LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish Global Foundation that has been working since 1958 to save lives, empower people and to ensure everyone's right to a dignified life in a sustainable world. We conduct international development cooperation work and humanitarian aid in about 20 countries. We work in Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. We have approximately 500+ employees, distributed between our Global office in Stockholm, mobilization offices in New York and Oslo, regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, and eleven Country offices in sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

Purpose of position

The Project Controller provides end-to-end financial stewardship, compliance, budget reviews and donor reporting for LM International's Sida CSO Programme and other OECD-DAC funded projects. The role ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, internal controls, and timely, high-quality financial reports that meet Sida requirements and align with OECD-DAC principles and LM International's policies. Working closely with Finance, Compliance and Efficiency, Regional Hubs, and Country Offices, the Global Project Controller supports risk management, partner capacity strengthening, audit readiness, and adaptive management through reliable financial analysis and insights.

Main areas of responsibility

1) Strategy, Planning & Governance

• Translate program strategies and operational plans into costed budgets, financial KPIs, and reporting calendars for the Sida CSO Programme and OECD-DAC projects.
• Coordinate multi-year budget frameworks, annual work plans, and re-forecast cycles; ensure alignment between programmatic deliverables and financial resources.
• Maintain donor-specific financial guidance, templates, and standard operating procedures; ensure consistency with LM International's Global Program Handbook and Finance Manual.
• Support Program Department reporting with consolidated financial dashboards, burn-rate analyses, and risk summaries.
  

2) Budgeting, Cost Control & Analysis

• With the Finance Operations where needed, lead proposal budgeting and budget revisions, ensuring cost realism, allowability, and compliance with Sida rules, OECD-DAC principles, and LM policies.
• With the Finance Operations where needed, monitor expenditure versus budget at grant, program, and partner levels; flag variances; implement corrective actions with Program and Country teams.
• With the Finance Operations where needed, conduct monthly/quarterly financial reviews, pipeline and cash-flow analyses, commitment tracking, and scenario planning.
• With the Finance Operations where needed, ensure appropriate cost allocation, indirect cost recovery, shared-cost methodologies, and time-sheet controls across projects.

3) Donor Financial Reporting & Compliance

• With the Finance Operations where needed, prepare, quality-assure, and submit accurate and timely donor financial reports (Sida and other institutional donors), including notes, reconciliations, and exchange-rate treatments.
• With the Finance Operations where needed, ensure compliance with Sida's financial guidelines (e.g., eligibility, procurement, travel, asset management) and OECD-DAC standards for transparency and results-linked budgeting.
• With the Finance Operations where needed, maintain audit-ready documentation: vouchers, ledgers, partner financial reports, procurement files, and inventory records; support external audits and management responses.
• Coordinate with MEAL on data required for IATI and other transparency commitments, where applicable.

4) Systems, Internal Controls & Data Quality

• Ensure accurate setup of grants and budgets in LM systems (e.g., ERP/financial systems, LIME/PM tools); maintain chart-of-accounts mappings and reporting dimensions.
• Strengthen internal controls across the grant cycle: segregation of duties, approvals, documentation, partner monitoring, and asset management.
• Lead periodic financial data quality assessments (DQAs) and reconciliations between finance and program data; resolve discrepancies.
• Support GDPR-aligned handling of financial records that contain personal data; uphold data ethics and safeguarding considerations.

5) Partner Support, Capacity Strengthening & Oversight

• With the Finance Operations where needed, assess partner financial and organisational capacity and risks; develop improvement plans; provide coaching on donor compliance, procurement, reporting, and audit readiness.
• With the Department of Compliance and Efficiency and Finance Operations where needed. review and validate partner agreements, budgets, financial reports, bank reconciliations, and supporting documentation; conduct desk reviews and field visits as needed.
• With the Department of Compliance and Efficiency, establish practical tools: partner reporting templates, cost norms, asset registers, and procurement checklists aligned with donor rules.
• Promote accountability to affected populations by ensuring financial mechanisms for complaints/feedback are costed and feasible.

6) Risk, Fraud & Compliance Management

• With the Department of Compliance and Efficiency, maintain a risk register for major programs; identify financial control weaknesses, fraud indicators, and mitigation measures.
• With the Department of Compliance and Efficiency, coordinate proactive anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures: due diligence, red-flag monitoring, spot checks, and forensic follow-up where necessary.
• With the Department of Compliance and Efficiency, support incident reporting and case management in coordination with Safeguarding/PSEA focal points and HR as relevant.
• With the Department of Compliance and Efficiency, track compliance actions and lessons learned, feed into continuous improvement of policies and procedures.

7) Cross-Functional Collaboration, Learning & Adaptive Management

• Produce succinct analytical briefs (burn-rates, unit costs, value-for-money analyses) to inform program steering and donor engagement.
• Contribute to organization-wide learning agendas and after-action reviews; share good practices and tools across regions and partners.
• Represent LM in external finance/compliance networks and donor meetings as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) is an asset.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in project/grant controlling for institutional donors; demonstrated work with Sida-funded CSO programmes and OECD-DAC compliant projects.
• Strong knowledge of donor financial rules (Sida) and OECD-DAC principles; familiarity with IATI reporting is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, partner financial management, and audit coordination across multi-country portfolios.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/financial systems and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI/Tableau); familiarity with LIME or similar PM/CRM systems.
• Strong analytical writing and communication skills for donor-facing financial narratives and management briefs.
• Fluency in English; intermediate level or higher in French. Additional languages (Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, or Swedish) are an asset.
• Commitment to LM's Christian values, human‑rights‑based approach, gender equality, and locally led and driven partnerships.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
  

About the Position:

• The Global Project Controller reports to the Global Development Coordinator.
• The position is based at the LM Global office in Stockholm.
• It is expected that the position attends the yearly staff meetings in Stockholm and the major events including the annual general assembly meeting.
• LMs work is grounded on Christian core values. Our starting point for all work is human rights-based approach, gender equality, and poverty reduction.

Why Join LM International?

• Be part of a global non-profit faith-based foundation committed to sustainable development, humanitarian aid and global impact in the most fragile environments.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic international environment with passionate professionals.
• Work in a meaningful and impactful role with the opportunity to shape and lead a key function within LM's global operations.

Please note:

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may fill the position before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

As part of our recruitment process, we use Predictive Index to ensure the best match between candidates and the role.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. LM international also takes part in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which allows us to request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

Last day to submit your application: 7th January 2026

For any questions about the position that are not already addressed in this description, please email  and make sure to use the subject line: "Question about the Global Project Controller position".

We warmly welcome your application