International Finance Manager

The organization consists of four departments: Conservation, Engagement, Organization & Talent Development, and Finance & Operations (F&O). The F&O department is responsible for the business operations of WWF-NL and consists of the Finance Unit, ICT, and Legal & Compliance. The Finance Unit is responsible for the organization’s planning and control cycle, external reporting, financial, personnel, and payroll administration, and the financial monitoring of WWF’s global nature conservation projects. In light of this, the Finance Unit at WWF-NL is seeking an International Finance Manager (32–40 hours per week). 

The International Finance Manager reports directly to the Head of the Finance Unit, Tanja Seydlitz.

Roles and responsibilities

As an International Finance Manager, you will work within the annual plan developed by the Head of the Finance Unit. Your tasks and responsibilities will include the following:

• The WWF-NL organization– You will support the Conservation department with financial management. This includes preparing and analyzing periodic and ad hoc financial reports and providing advice on the financial and tax aspects of contracting.
• Project cycle management– You evaluate proposals for national and international nature conservation projects, focusing on project budgets and compliance with standards. You draft project agreements, manage them, and initiate payments to contractors. You will also assess the financial progress and results of nature conservation projects.
• Planning and control cycle– You help develop the annual budgets, forecasts, and latest estimates. You identify and analyze variances and provide input and recommendations for adjustments.
• Processes and systems– You assist the Conservation Department in implementing internal processes for nature conservation initiatives and in using the relevant systems.

Competencies

• You are analytical and quality-oriented;
• You can work independently;
• You are a self-starter, can come up with ideas (and take action) that result in high-quality products and services, and are comfortable asking for regular feedback on your products and services;
• You enjoy helping your direct colleagues on your team plan and carry out their work so that team goals are achieved efficiently;
• You are collaborative and cooperative, and you find it easy to share knowledge, information, and ideas on your own initiative;
• You are customer-focused and respond promptly to requests from the (internal) client;
• You are results-oriented;
• You maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality;

WWF-NL is part of a large international network, so a strong command of English (both spoken and written) is required. A strong command of Dutch is an advantage, though not a requirement.

Education and experience

• Educational background in business economics or business administration
• 3–5 years of work experience as a controller.
• Experience with grants is a plus.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus when it comes to potential contact with our offices in South America, but it is not required.

Core values

You identify with the core values of WWF-NL:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaboration

What do we offer?

• An office surrounded by nature;
• Fun coworkers and the opportunity to build an international network;
• An employment contract for 32–40 hours per week. Initially, a one-year fixed-term employment contract with a one-month probationary period will be offered;
• Salaries that are in line with the standard in the Dutch nonprofit sector; The minimum gross salary for the International Finance Manager role is 3,477.50 EUR per month, and the maximum gross salary is 5,367.95 EUR per month, depending on relevant experience;
• Employees receive a personal budget consisting of an 8% vacation allowance and a 2.08% flexible budget, and are entitled to 6 weeks of vacation per year (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• We encourage flexible work arrangements, the use of public transportation, and biking for work-related travel. Employees receive an NS Business Card for second-class travel to and from work.

Information and procedure

If you are interested in this position, please apply using the application form for this role on our website.We will close this vacancy as soon as we have found a suitable candidate.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Babette Vanlancker (Recruiter) atbvanlancker@wwf.nl. Questions about this role can be directed to Tanja Seydlitz, Finance Unit Head, at tseydlitz@wwf.nl. For more information about WWF-NL, please visit our website:www.wnf.nl

We actively strive to ensure that our workforce reflects society and the international nature of our organization. We therefore especially encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We take the safety and protection of our colleagues seriously. We therefore ask you to complete an integrity statement, and we may request references. A Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) is required for all positions.