Strategic Finance & Operations Leader - Hybrid (Geneva)

Unrefugees; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Supportive team

Exposure to international operations

Job summary

Unrefugees is seeking a Head of Finance & Operations in Geneva to lead financial planning, budgeting, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance/operations, with significant leadership roles in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, managing accounting operations, and ensuring sound financial management. This is a hybrid role that offers exposure to international humanitarian operations while supporting the mission to help individuals forced to flee.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including management level in finance or operations.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment is highly desirable.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and cash-flow management for CH4U.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss legal requirements and internal policies.
• Supervise accounting operations and lead the annual audit process.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Budget management

Accounting oversight

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Unrefugees is seeking a Head of Finance & Operations in Geneva to lead financial planning, budgeting, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance/operations, with significant leadership roles in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, managing accounting operations, and ensuring sound financial management. This is a hybrid role that offers exposure to international humanitarian operations while supporting the mission to help individuals forced to flee.