Senior Programme Finance Partner – Donor Projects

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa; Málaga; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

IUCN, based in Malaga, seeks a Senior Programme Finance Officer to lead financial management for diverse programme portfolios. You will partner with programme managers, coordinate budgets and donor reporting, and ensure compliance across contracts and audits.

The role supports multi-country project delivery and system improvements. Key responsibilities include budget monitoring, financial analyses, dashboards, and ensuring data integrity across NAV/Business Central.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification required (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent).
• 8+ years in finance, grants, or programme financial management in international settings.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, budgets, reporting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management and administration for programme portfolios.
• Act as finance partner to programme managers and teams.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial projections; monitor variances.
• Ensure donor compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Develop financial tools, dashboards, and management reports.
• Maintain data integrity across NAV/Business Central and project portals.
• Coordinate audits, contract reviews, and procurement workflows.
• Build capacity and provide financial training to programme staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Advanced University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

IUCN, based in Malaga, seeks a Senior Programme Finance Officer to lead financial management for diverse programme portfolios. You will partner with programme managers, coordinate budgets and donor reporting, and ensure compliance across contracts and audits.

The role supports multi-country project delivery and system improvements. Key responsibilities include budget monitoring, financial analyses, dashboards, and ensuring data integrity across NAV/Business Central.