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The Hague
Nederland
Nederland

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Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duur

Datum gepubliceerd

2026-10-03

Online tot

2026-12-02
EUR 20.00 HOUR

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Confidential
Nederland The Hague
13 uur geleden

ppbHelp shape the next chapter of an international organisation working where the challenges are greatest /b /p pCordaid is entering an important new phase. We are moving towards a leaner, more decentralised, locally led and partner-centred organisation in which decision‑making and accountability are placed closer to partners, communities and operational realities. Our ambition is to combine strong local ownership with the financial resilience, professional standards, integrity and accountability expected of an international organisation working in some of the world’s most complex contexts. /p pTo help lead Cordaid through this next phase, we are looking for an experienced and forward‑looking bChief Financial Officer (CFO) /b. /p pAs CFO, you will be at the heart of this change. This is a role for a leader who sees finance not merely as a control function, but as a catalyst for mission, innovation, growth and lasting societal impact. /p pAs Chief Financial Officer, you are a statutory member of Cordaid’s Board of Directors. Together with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will shape the organisation’s strategic direction, strengthen its long‑term sustainability and help create the conditions that enable meaningful impact across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and beyond. /p pYou have overall responsibility for the Shared Services Unit and provide strategic leadership across finance, risk, compliance, legal, procurement, integrity, safeguarding, HR governance, IT and data protection. Your challenge is to ensure that these functions operate as a coherent, professional and service‑oriented backbone: safeguarding Cordaid while enabling regions and partners to operate effectively. /p h3What you will do /h3 pYou will play a pivotal role in shaping Cordaid’s future, combining strategic vision with operational excellence, helping Cordaid maximise its impact in some of the world’s most challenging contexts while ensuring the organisation remains financially strong, trusted and future ready. You will: /p ul liDrive Cordaid’s financial strategy, ensuring long‑term sustainability, strong financial health and alignment between organisational ambitions and funding realities. /li liAct as a strategic adviser to the CEO, International Management Team, Audit Committee and Supervisory Board on financial performance, investments, risk management and organisational resilience. /li liLead finance and control across the organisation, ensuring robust planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury management and financial stewardship. /li liStrengthen financial governance across Cordaid’s group structure, safeguarding transparency, accountability and compliance across legal entities and affiliated organisations. /li liProvide leadership to the Shared Services function, bringing together finance, legal, compliance, procurement, HR governance, safeguarding, IT and data protection into a coherent and enabling support structure. /li liChampion a strong culture of risk management, integrity and compliance, ensuring donor, regulatory and fiduciary requirements are translated into practical and effective ways of working. /li liOversee donor compliance and project finance, strengthening accountability while supporting partner‑centred and locally led approaches to programme delivery. /li liEnsure Cordaid’s financial systems, data and digital control environment enable reliable decision‑making, operational efficiency and audit readiness. /li liPlay a key leadership role in the ongoing organisational transition, helping shape a lean, agile and future‑fit organisation while safeguarding continuity and performance. /li liLead, inspire and develop high‑performing finance and shared services teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, accountability and service excellence. /li liEmbed the highest standards of integrity, ethical leadership and safeguarding across the organisation and within your areas of responsibility. /li /ul h3Who you are /h3 pYou are a seasoned financial and organisational leader with the credibility and judgement required for a statutory Board position in a complex international organisation. You bring: /p ul liMaster’s level knowledge of finance, accounting, business administration or a related discipline, preferably with CPA, RA, RC or an equivalent professional qualification. /li liAt least 10 years of demonstrated experience of not‑for‑profit financial management, Dutch statutory reporting, donor compliance, audit coordination, internal control and integrated risk management. /li liProven ability to lead financial strategy, organisational transformation and shared services in a complex international organisation. /li liExperience with donor‑funded programming, project finance, grant management, partner due diligence and financial controls in fragile or conflict‑affected contexts. /li liStrong strategic writing and analytical skills to formulate financial strategy, frameworks, board papers, risk assessments and decision documents. /li liExcellent communication and negotiation skills for engagement with the Supervisory Board, Audit Committee, external auditors, donors, governments, financial institutions, partners and internal stakeholders. /li liAbility to lead through ambiguity, build trust, foster cross‑domain collaboration and translate compliance requirements into practical enabling solutions. Proven ability to assess, redesign and embed effective internal control environments. /li liHigh integrity, sound judgement and a strong commitment to safeguarding, anti‑fraud, accountability and ethical leadership, with the ability to identify and address control weaknesses and integrity risks. /li liStrong written and verbal communication skills in English are required; professional proficiency in French is a strong asset. /li /ul h3What we offer: /h3 ul liAs well as meaningful role, a key position in a n international and dynamic organisation in which you can contribute to provide aid where it is needed the most. /li liA hybrid work environment with an office in the city centre of The Hague. /li liA salary commensurate with the role. /li liFlexible working hours and the option to work partly from home. /li liAn environment that encourages personal and professional development. /li /ul pIn your cover letter, we would like you to explain what motivates you to work for Cordaid, your professional pride and achievements, the value of your practical experience, and how you intend to put this to good use. We look forward to discovering how you can make a difference! /p pYour application must be received by the 4 th of October 2026 at the latest. /p pWe aim to complete the recruitment process in October 2026. The pre‑selection interviews will take place in week 42, and the final interviews in week 43. /p pApplicants must be nationals of a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union. /p pFor more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: /p pAcquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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