Senior Finance & Compliance Manager - Donor Programs

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

Job summary

COLEAD is seeking aSenior Finance Manager to oversee financial oversight, audit coordination and compliance across its programme portfolio. The role reports to the Finance & Administration Lead and requires strong financial controls, risk management and advisory skills within international development projects.

Based in Brussels, the position involves managing budget processes, reporting, and audits with donors and partners, while ensuring alignment with COLEAD’s strategic objectives and policy

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills and analytical rigour.
• Experience in donor-funded programmes is an advantage.
• Fluency in French and English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, audit coordination and compliance across the programme portfolio.
• Ensure budgets are monitored and reports are accurate and timely.
• Coordinate audits and expenditure verifications with auditors and partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and financial controls.

Skills

Financial management

Audit coordination

Compliance

Risk management

Budgeting

ERP/CRM systems

Education

Master's degree in finance or related field

Equivalent professional qualifications and experience

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

COLEAD is seeking aSenior Finance Manager to oversee financial oversight, audit coordination and compliance across its programme portfolio. The role reports to the Finance & Administration Lead and requires strong financial controls, risk management and advisory skills within international development projects.

Based in Brussels, the position involves managing budget processes, reporting, and audits with donors and partners, while ensuring alignment with COLEAD’s strategic objectives and policy