International Funding Manager

12 month fixed term contract / full time (*secondment opportunity)
Greenpeace International (GPI) is looking for an** International Funding Manager** to play a crucial role in supporting international funding processes. You will contribute to the smooth transfer of millions of restricted Euros from National/Regional Organisations and major donors/foundations to GPI in support of the Global Resource Plan, while assisting in the management of funding strategies and maintaining alignment with internal finance strategies.
**In this role you will**:
- Contribute to the development and realisation of the Funding Management strategy, ensuring alignment with Global Finance Team strategies.
- Help ensure efficient and effective funding flows between GPI and the global Greenpeace network.
- Analyse project proposals and provide recommendations, supporting decision-making on restricted income allocation.
- Lead and develop processes related to gathering, checking, and reporting of plans and financial data.
- Monitor expenditure and ensure compliance with restricted income, escalating any issues as needed.
- Facilitate internal accountability processes by preparing financial reports, writing funding agreements, and assisting in expenditure monitoring.
- Lead the annual ledger check process, ensuring accurate data management and rigorous audit preparations.
- Develop a forecasting dashboard and provide training to budget holders, enhancing budget management across teams.
- Support the execution of legal and narrative documentation related to funding transfers.
**For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking** HERE**.**
**What we're looking for**:
Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you'll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to succeed in this role:
- Relevant work experience managing complex financial processes with multiple stakeholders.
- Professional accreditation in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage independent evaluations.
- Experience in developing processes, policies, or dashboards.
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate positively with diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced numeracy skills and experience presenting financial data to varied stakeholders.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English; able to produce high-quality documents.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Advanced user of Excel.
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.
- Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)
**What you can expect**:
You'll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.
**Please click **HERE** to visit the careers site,** to learn more about working for Greenpeace.
**About us**:
- Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future._
**Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to**:
- protect biodiversity in all its forms
- prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water
- end all nuclear threats
- promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence
**To Apply**:
**_- Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply_
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CLOSING DATE_**_:_** Sunday 6th of October 2024, 23:59 (CET)

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