Senior Finance & Compliance Manager – Donor Programs

COLEAD.link; Elsene; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COLEAD is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial oversight, audit coordination, risk management and compliance across its programme portfolio. The role will work closely with the Finance, Financial Control and programme teams to strengthen financial accountability and ensure donor requirements are met.

You will support budget planning, reporting accuracy and financial control, while coordinating audits and ensuring the reliability of financial reporting across projects in Belgium and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in financial management, audit, risk management or compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyse complex financial and contractual information and recommend actions.
• Fluency in French and English as working languages; other languages are a plus.
• Experience coordinating audits, expenditure verifications or internal compliance reviews.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems and digital reporting tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills across finance, control, legal and programme teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical recommendations on portfolio financial management and compliance risks.
• Coordinate audits, expenditure verifications and internal compliance reviews.
• Represent COLEAD in discussions with financial partners and auditors.
• Maintain and update compliance frameworks, eligibility rules and reporting obligations.
• Review grant and service agreements for risks and compliance.
• Support ERP/CRM workflow improvements and budget control processes.
• Train programme staff on financial rules and procedures.

Skills

Financial management

Audit coordination

Risk management

Compliance

Fluency in French & English

Interpersonal skills

ERP/CRM systems

Analytical thinking

Donor-funded programmes experience

Education

Master's degree in finance or related

Equivalent professional qualifications

Tools

ERP/CRM software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

COLEAD is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial oversight, audit coordination, risk management and compliance across its programme portfolio. The role will work closely with the Finance, Financial Control and programme teams to strengthen financial accountability and ensure donor requirements are met.

You will support budget planning, reporting accuracy and financial control, while coordinating audits and ensuring the reliability of financial reporting across projects in Belgium and