Head of Finance
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
€ 5750 - 7149
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your mission
Are you a strategic and values-driven finance leader ready to make a global impact
War Child Alliance Foundation is seeking a Head of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our financial future. As part of our leadership team youll ensure our resources are managed effectively to maximise impact for children affected by conflict.
In this key role you will lead the finance function across the Alliance driving excellence in financial planning control reporting and risk management. You will oversee the full financial cycle from management accounting and systems improvement to internal controls and decision support in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Working closely with the War Child Alliance Foundation Board International Management Team (IMT) global departments country management teams and our fundraising members you will provide strategic insight and timely communication of financial results forecasts risks and opportunities to inform key decisions and strengthen accountability.
You will lead a diverse and skilled team and will work in strong partnership with regional and country leaders as well as operational and finance managers across the Alliance to ensure coherence and transparency in financial management.
At War Child we are committed to building a fair inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences and we actively encourage those who share our commitment to justice equity and lasting change for children affected by war to apply.
What you will do:
Planning reporting and control of annual cycle
- Leads WCAFs annual planning and reporting financial cycle including (a) the budgeting and resource allocation process (b) financial reporting and financial performance reviews (c) reforecasting exercises (d) the Year End process and (e) the delivery of WCAFs annual financial statements;
- Executes financial scenario analysis and contingency planning as required;
- Supports in the consolidation of financial data and reports for the benefits of internal decision making and external accountability;
Providing financial information
- Ensures continuity of provision of statutory financial information;
- Leads the continuous improvement of financial management information dashboards reports analysis and KPIs;
- Designs develops and implements a management accounting information system based on budget holders needs and requirements. Provides management accounting analysis to the various leaderships spaces for decision making and risk management purposes. Advises the IMT and the Board on course of actions to be taken;
- Ensures the maintenance of financial information systems identify bottlenecks in the composition of management information and takes the necessary actions to resolve issues;
- Monitors obligations and liabilities of the group and act proactively to prevent or minimize risks;
- Monitors careful Treasury management reporting on bank and currency risks and provides advice and effective problem solving to country management fundraising members IMT and Board;
- Develops and maintains organization financial performance metrics.
- Assesses qualitative risks in the various business processes and integrates these risks in the audit plan and the various individual audits.
Management of the annual external audit
- Leads the annual statutory financial audit process for the consolidated group
- Acts as primary focal point with the statutory auditors;
- Guides the planning and execution of global/external donor audits and assessments;
- Coordinates execution of the audit.
- Coordinates the management response to the external audit and coordinates the follow up actions
Developing and implementing financial management accounting & internal control and compliance policies
- Sets overall financial management planning and control principles guidelines and procedures -including minimum standards- and monitors compliance and execution thereof in the organization;
- Formulates objectives and indicators for the financial management accounting and internal control systems and ensures implementation and monitoring;
- Advises the senior management team organization units senior management teams regional directors fundraising member management and country managers on adaptation and change of financial reporting systems financial models and internal control based on contextual and organizational developments;
- Acts as an expert source of information and advises the management and other stakeholders solicited and unsolicited about financial management policy control and compliance issues;
- In collaboration the finance team and other departments (thematic Management Team) ensures and monitors finance related compliance with requirements of institutional donors and international standards.
Stakeholder engagement
- Represent Finance regularly at the International Management Team (IMT) meetings alliance Finance Working Group Board Audit & Risk Committee and periodically at full Board meetings;
- Role model a culture of cross functional collaboration problem solving and strategic business partnering within the Finance team its stakeholders and the management team;
- Aligns objectives projects and activities with other departments within the organisation and makes suggestions for integrating and creating synergies in processes;
- Guides on the capacity development of key stakeholders on critical financial management related topics;
- Oversee the matrix leadership of the regional Operational Support managers and fundraising member Operational/Finance Directors/ managers by setting collecting objectives monitoring progress and by supporting functional development of the team.
Systems management
- Oversees the development implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the groups financial management and reporting systems standards and tools;
- Supports automation and digitalization of financial processes and integration across organizational systems and closely collaborates with ICT for this purpose.
- Monitors standards and guidelines for quality management for the administrative organization.
People Management
- Manages and supports employees providing pastoral care mentoring and coaching as well as providing timely and clear steer so that staff have the necessary conditions to succeed.
- Ensures proper staffing within the Finance department in order to achieve the functions objectives;
- Effectively performance manages the team by monitoring the quality and efficiency of their work. Conducts performance appraisals regularly promptly implements performance improvement plans when needed and follows through with corrective actions when necessary;
- Responsible for the execution of the established personnel policies;
- Identifies development potential of the employees discusses this establishes agreements and supports people in the implementation;
- Supports the team and management in any required change process
- Manages staff by guiding coaching instructing and motivating. Facilitates team building and wellbeing of staff builds a strong team culture;
- Responsible / Contribute to / for creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCA Child Safeguarding policies.
Your profile
- At least10years of experiencein a role with similar responsibilities with a relevant experience in the NGO sector.
- Comprehensive knowledge of finance planning and control and of the financial and administrative structures that support international non-governmentalorganisations.
- Proficient in fund accounting and cost recovery models within non-profit environments.
- Demonstrated experience applying Dutch GAAP (RJ640 RJ650) and international financial reporting standards with well-developed analytical and budget management skills.
- Experience in designing implementing and upholding principles of financial and risk management in complexorganisationalsettings.
- Awareness of legal and compliance risks and the implications of financial standards and processes in an international NGO context.
- Proven inclusive leadership that supports collaboration clarity and accountability across diverse teams.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills able to convey complex financial information with clarity and impact.
- Masters degree (MBA or MSc) in Finance Controlling or Economics oran equivalentqualification; a professional accounting designation (RA RC or CPA) is an advantage.
- Fluency in English is;proficiencyin Dutch French and/or Arabic is desirable.
What we offer
- Location :Netherlands. Preference is given to applicants whoresideand have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
- Salaryrangefrom 5750 -7149 eurogross per month based on40 hoursper week (the exact stepdeterminedby the years of relevant working experience)
- Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension subject to performance.
- Annualleave :29 vacation days on full time basis (consisting of 26 vacation days plus 3additionalfixed free days based on40 hourswork week)
- A pension schemefully paid by War Child
- Reimbursement of your commuterand working from home allowance
- Laptopto workfrom any location and monthly mobile phone contribution of 25
- Pleasant working conditionsgoodatmosphere great colleagues and of course the meaningful purpose of our work!
- Professional Development:Opportunities for capacity building and growth both within the role and through War Childs broader network.
- Meaningful Impact:The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict contributing to long-term sustainable change.
- Equal Opportunities:War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion respecting all individuals regardless of age gender religion ethnicity nationality or physical ability.
- Workplace Culture:War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. Westrictly prohibitany form of discrimination harassment retaliation or bullying within our organization.
- Make a Real Impact:Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most creating lasting change in their lives.
- Career Growth:Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning growth and innovation.
- Global Reach:Play a key role in scaling a ground-breakingprogrammethatoperatesin multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
- Collaborative and Mission-Driven:Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply byNovember25 2025.Make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of two pages) and cover letter. . We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly recommended.
By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true complete and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or if an appointment offer has been accepted this will be ground for employment sanctions such as but not limited to instant addition you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that if you fail to submit it no employment relationship can be established.
War Child is an international organisation and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employerplacing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and hire our new colleagues based on their talents competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age gender and gender identity race color ethnicity religion culture sexual orientation disability etc.
The safety of children and youth is a paramount and essential to War Childs work. War Child has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse. To prevent placing children and youth at any risk this subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Moreover the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/ intent to be aware consider and adhere to the minimum standards applicable in development and humanitarian settings such as humanitarian values and principles Sphere Humanitarian Charter Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership Core Humanitarian Standard International Humanitarian Law Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that such a case any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so and you have not yet heard from us your application will remain active.
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support child protection youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholdersincluding governments educators caregivers and communitiesto foster childrens wellbeing education and work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan the Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Germany Jordan Lebanon the occupied Palestinian territory South Sudan Sweden Syria Uganda Ukraine (soon to be registered) and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerancefor any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly irrespective of where what or whom they were born or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)policy on our website and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
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About Company
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower ... View more
