Grants Finance Lead — Compliance & Reporting

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law; Gland; On-site; CHF 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law is seeking a seasoned grants financial manager to lead financial oversight across grant‑making programmes. You will ensure budgets, donor compliance, and timely reporting, collaborating with programme teams to safeguard financial integrity.

You will drive financial due diligence, risk assessment, audit readiness, and practical controls. You will maintain NAV/Business Central records, support grant lifecycle processes, and provide training to staff and

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in finance, grants management, or donor-funded projects.
• Experience supporting grant-making programmes and managing grants through the lifecycle.
• Familiarity with bilateral/multilateral donor regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant financial management, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure donor compliance, grant agreements, internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate audits, financal verifications, and assurance activities.
• Maintain grants data in NAV/Business Central and related systems.
• Provide training on grants financial management and compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law is seeking a seasoned grants financial manager to lead financial oversight across grant‑making programmes. You will ensure budgets, donor compliance, and timely reporting, collaborating with programme teams to safeguard financial integrity.

You will drive financial due diligence, risk assessment, audit readiness, and practical controls. You will maintain NAV/Business Central records, support grant lifecycle processes, and provide training to staff and