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Internals Only Finance & Business Systems Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Your mission
Lead or significantly contribute to organisational system improvement initiativestransformation programmes and cross-functional system implementation efforts from afinance and business systems perspective.
The Finance & Business Systems Lead is responsible for the functional ownership administration and continuous improvement of finance systems and finance-relatedcomponents across business systems.
The role ensures that system structures data and configurations across finance and relatedsystems (including procurement contract/document management and HR systems whererelevant) are aligned with financial processes controls and reporting requirements.
The role ensures that system structures data and configurations across finance and relatedsystems (including procurement contract/document management and HR systems whererelevant) are aligned with financial processes controls and reporting requirements.
What you will do:
The role works closely with Finance IT system owners and operational stakeholders to shapeand strengthen finance and business system environments ensuring that systems controlsdata structures and user practices effectively support organisational processes reportinggovernance and decision-making.
The role leads the functional co-ordination of system controls user access governance datastructures and finance-related system frameworks across finance and related businesssystems ensuring consistency compliance scalability and effective organisational use.
The role leads the functional co-ordination of system controls user access governance datastructures and finance-related system frameworks across finance and related businesssystems ensuring consistency compliance scalability and effective organisational use.
- Act as the functional lead and organisational focal point for finance systems and financerelated components across business systems ensuring that system structuresconfigurations governance and usage align with organisational processes internal controlsreporting requirements and strategic operational needs.
- Administer and oversee the effective operation of finance systems (eg Unit4) includingdefining and maintaining user access models roles and permissions and ensuring2 of 4appropriate segregation of duties control frameworks and compliance with organisationalpolicies across finance and related systems.
- Lead the design development and maintenance of finance system architecture and datastructures including chart of accounts cost centres and project and grant frameworksensuring scalability consistency usability and alignment with organisational and reportingrequirements.
- Ensure the integrity consistency and reliability of financial data across systems byestablishing and monitoring adherence to defined system structures and controls andaddressing deviations where identified.
- Provide functional leadership and oversight on finance and control-related aspects of otherbusiness systems (eg procurement contract/document management HR systems)ensuring that workflows system controls user access models segregation of duties andgovernance requirements are effectively designed embedded and consistently applied.
- Lead cross-functional coordination with IT HR Procurement Legal and other stakeholdersto define implement and strengthen system controls user access governance datastructures and finance-related system requirements across organisational systems.
- Coordinate with Finance Operations FP&A and Finance Business Partners to ensure systemconfigurations effectively support financial processes reporting and decision-making.
- Lead user engagement training and functional support across finance and related business systems promoting effective adoption controlled system use and organisational understanding of system processes controls and structures.
- Maintain documentation of system structures processes and user guidance ensuringclarity consistency and accessibility.
- Identify and drive improvements in system structures data management and processesenhancing efficiency usability and alignment with organisational needs
- Support decision-making processes by providingclear financial input and recommendationsensuring implications trade-offs and risks are well understoodand appropriately considered.
- Provide forward-looking financial inputincluding scenario analysis and financial modelling to support planning funding decisions and operational adjustments.
- Provide financial oversight and guidance on operational areasincluding procurementlogistics and broader supply chain activities focusing on planning internal controls financial risks system effectiveness value for money and compliance withorganisationalpolicies procedures and donor requirements.
- Ensure that financial governance expectations are clearly communicated andconsistentlyupheld across assigned portfoliosreinforcing accountability for compliance withorganisationalstandardsand donor requirements.
- Engage with operational functionsincludinglogisticsand procurementto reinforce the application of financial standards internal controls andorganisationalpolicies and ensure risks and control weaknesses areidentified addressed and escalated where.
- Promote soundfinancial managementpractices across assigned portfoliossupporting stakeholders in applyingorganisationalpolicies procedures and standards consistentlyin day-to-day operations.
- Identifyescalate and follow through onfinancial risks and issuesworking with stakeholders toensureappropriatemitigationactions are defined and implemented.
- Ensure alignment between financial planning funding availability and operational deliveryhighlighting funding gaps constraints and financial implications for decision-making.
- Work closely with Finance Operations FP&A and Finance Systems functionsensuring financial information isaccurate relevant and effectively used to supportorganisationalneeds.
- Support audit processes by ensuring system-related controls data and documentation are accurate complete and readily available.
Each staff member is responsible for contributing to creating a culture committed to our missionvision internal safeguarding standards JEDI ((Social) Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion)principles and the CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) framework and are expected to activelypromote this in their work.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Otherreasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Otherreasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
ROLE-SPECIFIC OR CONTEXT RESPONSIBILITIES
- The role operates across multiple systems and functions supporting finance and finance related components of business systems including procurement contract management and HR systems where relevant.
- The role is expected to operate flexibly across organisational priorities supporting systemrelated needs across countries global functions and partnerships.
- The role requires periodic international travel to coordinate and support system implementations strengthen user adoption facilitate stakeholder engagement and asses ssystem-related processes controls and data governance practices across the organisation.
- Coordinate and facilitate engagement between finance operational functions IT and system users to strengthen system governance user adoption and organisational consistency across business systems.
- Provide functional support in environments with varying levels of system maturity adapting approaches to ensure appropriate levels of control usability and data integrity.
- Provide interim or targeted support to system-related challenges or gaps across the organisation to ensure continuity and effective system use.
Your profile
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What we offer
- Location : We 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. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
- Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale local T&Cs will apply.
- Internals only may apply.
Why You Should Apply
- Meaningful Impact :Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term sustainable change.
- Professional Growth:Join a dynamic organisation that values learning innovation and professional development with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Childs global network.
- Global Reach :Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture :Work alongside passionate mission-driven colleagues in a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety fairness and equal opportunity for all.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) byJune262026. 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.
Disclaimer
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.
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 Allianceis 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. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
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. 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
