Global Finance & Operations Leader | Strategy & Impact

Michael Page; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Laptop and commuting support

Generous holiday allowance

Long-term partnership

International organisation

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced finance and operations leader for an internationally active NGO based in the Netherlands. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management across multiple jurisdictions.

You will head budgeting, reporting, IT and process improvements, manage a multidisciplinary team, and partner with executive leadership to drive governance, compliance, and sustainable impact in a global context.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Management, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls expertise.
• Experience with governance, compliance, risk management, and organisational development.
• Proven track record of process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain robust financial control and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor budgets, provide insights to management, and manage variances.
• Oversee audits, statutory reporting, and compliance activities.
• Advise on financial, tax, and governance matters across jurisdictions.
• Oversee IT systems, cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection compliance.
• Drive digital transformation and process optimisation initiatives.
• Manage external suppliers and strategic service providers.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary operations team.
• Translate organisational goals into departmental strategies and measurable objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Governance

People management

Analytical thinking

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced finance and operations leader for an internationally active NGO based in the Netherlands. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management across multiple jurisdictions.

You will head budgeting, reporting, IT and process improvements, manage a multidisciplinary team, and partner with executive leadership to drive governance, compliance, and sustainable impact in a global context.