About the role

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis leading budgeting and financial insights at Light for the World. Overseeing team performance and financial strategies for international operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the team by recruiting, onboarding, setting clear goals, managing performance, and coaching for growth.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture that promotes continuous learning and accountability.
Ensure effective role clarity and resource utilization so the team can perform efficiently and in alignment with organizational needs.
Lead strategic financial planning, including annual budgeting and multi-year financial plans aligned with MAAP and funding strategies.
Provide financial leadership and insights to support strategic objectives, long-term sustainability, and programmatic impact.
Partner with senior leadership and national members on scenario planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
Deliver high-quality financial analysis and reporting to senior management, governance bodies, and national members.
Monitor organizational financial health, including liquidity, reserves, funding trends, and cost efficiency.
Act as a trusted financial advisor, translating data into actionable insights and supporting major strategic decisions.
Strengthen systems, processes, and governance by improving financial tools, data integrity, and continuous improvement across planning and reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s, MBA, or CPA preferred).
5+ years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in leading FP&A or similar functions in an iNGO or complex international organization.
Proven experience with multi-currency, multi-country budgeting and financial consolidation.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations.
Strong leadership and people management skills, ideally with experience managing teams across regions or time zones.
Proficiency in financial planning and analysis systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or similar tools) and advanced Excel skills.
Commitment to the mission, values, and ethical standards of the organization.
Mission-driven leader who combines strategic financial insight with empathy and collaboration.
Comfortable operating in a matrixed, multicultural, and dynamic environment.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and impact.

You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms
We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile
We are committed to giving our colleagues space to explore new directions, test new ideas and to excel as individuals through and with their team.
We emphasize a good work-life-balance, have flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity
We are a professional team that strives towards continuous development.
We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
We believe that learning from mistakes is an important way of developing and put emphasis on our culture of learning.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much welcome applications from people with disabilities.