CONCORD is seeking a highly-motivated Head of Finance to advise the Director, work closely with the Confederation’s Finance Advisory Committee and to lead a small team of finance professionals dedicated to the effective management and allocation of our financial resources.
ABOUT CONCORD
CONCORD is the European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development
and international cooperation. We are made up of member organisations: 26 national platforms, 25 international networks and 7 associate members that represent over 2,600 NGOs, supported by millions of people across Europe.
We work together to ensure that European policies promote equal, just and inclusive societies in a sustainable world.
The candidate will join a team of engaged professionals who are committed to accelerating transformation towards a more equal and sustainable society. It is important for CONCORD that any new member of the team adheres to our values of solidarity, non-discrimination, collaboration, integrity and respect and for whom this motivation is a reason for choosing CONCORD.
CONCORD is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are made entirely on merit.
ROLE SPECIFICATION
The Head of Finance role is pivotal in that you will support the Director in implementing the future strategic direction of CONCORD and operationalising members’ guidance and decisions, while at the same time overseeing the day-to-day implementation of our financial resources in line with all our statutory and social obligations. You will come on board as we draw up a long-term Financial Strategy and will be expected to contribute strategic input and concrete guidance as we implement our financial goals. You will be part of the Coordination Team which comprises the Director and four Heads of Team and you will line manage our Finance Analyst and Accountant. Your rigorous dedication to CONCORD’s transparency and accountability in compliance with the relevant funding rules and accounting principles will be essential in ensuring sound financial oversight.
Key areas of responsibility
Financial oversight, planning and budget management:
Reporting and financial analysis for the internal and external stakeholders:
Cash flow and liquidity management:
Compliance and risk management:
Team management:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The candidate will understand and be committed to CONCORD’s vision and purpose. They will be keen to lead a team responsible for ensuring that CONCORD’s financial resources are managed effectively and in keeping with our values of integrity, transparency and solidarity.
Experience:
Skills:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Duration of Contract: 60% position permanent contract (“CDI”).
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Gross salary: from €3240 per month, depending on experience and based on the gross full time salary of €5401 as per 10/B level 8 on our salary grid.
Other benefits: holiday allowance; ‘thirteenth month’; hospitalisation insurance; affiliation to pension scheme; meal vouchers, a teleworking allowance and a monthly commuting allowance on local public transport or by bicycle for the period.
The position reports to the Director.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested, please apply through the portal on the vacancies page of our website, uploading your CV (max. 2 pages, no photo) and 1 page cover letter, explaining your motivation and answering the following question “What are the key elements you would look for to ensure that the financial management of an organisation is sound and secure?”. The CV and cover letter must be submitted as one document. Only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
The closing date for applications is Monday 20 November 2023 at midday (12:00 PM, CET). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The ideal start date is as early as possible in January 2024.
No possibility for visa sponsorship. You should have a valid work permit to work in Belgium.
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