Head of Finance, Administration & Human Resources

Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental legal organization based in the United Kingdom is seeking a finance and administration manager. Responsibilities include leading financial strategy, ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, supervising finance staff, and managing the HR cycle. Candidates should have strong experience in financial management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. This multifaceted role supports organizational sustainability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management and strategic planning experience required.
• Knowledge of compliance with donor requirements and regulations.
• Proven skills in risk management and internal controls.
• Experience in HR processes, including recruitment and performance appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational financial strategy and cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and NGO regulations.
• Oversee internal and external audits.
• Supervise finance staff and provide staff development.

Skills

Financial strategy and planning

Regulatory compliance management

Risk management

Team leadership

HR management

Administrative coordination

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems (Navision, SUN, QuickBooks Advanced)

Job description

FINANCE (Primary - 60%)

• Lead organizational financial strategy, planning, cash flow forecasting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide financial insights to support organizational growth, resource allocation, and programmatic decision‑making.
• Coordinate organizational and project budgeting processes in collaboration with project leads and senior management.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, donor financial reports, and management dashboards.

Compliance & Systems Strengthening

• Ensure full compliance with donor requirements (e.g. Sida, SDC, DFAT, FCDO, UN, EU frameworks).
• Manage NGOAB regulatory compliance, fund clearance processes, and statutory filings.
• Strengthen financial systems including ERP/NGO‑grade platforms (Navision, SUN, QuickBooks Advanced, etc.).
• Oversee internal controls, risk management systems, fraud prevention frameworks, and procurement compliance.

Audit & Oversight

• Coordinate internal and external audits (including donor audits).
• Liaise with local audit firms, donors, and regulatory authorities for timely resolution of audit observations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise finance staff, ensure capacity development, and improve team performance.

HUMAN RESOURCES (Secondary - 25%)

• Lead end-to-end HR cycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisal, learning & development.
• Strengthen HR policies, staff welfare mechanisms, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, BELA policies, and ethical standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, gender-sensitive workplace.

ADMINISTRATION (Support - 15%)

• Oversee procurement, logistics, asset management, and operational support across offices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, legal requirements, and environmental norms.
• Improve administrative systems to enhance organizational efficiency.
• Leadership & Coordination
• Provide strategic advice to Chief Executive, Executive Committee, and Board.
• Clarify decision‑making authority including budget approval limits and operational responsibilities.
• Represent BELA with donors, auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Ensure cross‑functional coordination with program, HR, procurement, and administrative teams.
• Mentor and guide team members to strengthen organizational systems and culture.