Senior Manager Finance & Operations

Rotterdam Vast dienstverband €75.000 - €100.000 per jaar Thuiswerken/hybride Bekijk de functieomschrijving
As Senior Manager Finance & Operations, you will oversee the organisation's financial management, operational excellence, technology landscape, compliance framework, and continuous improvement initiatives. Combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Toegevoegd 05/10/2026

  • Make a real global impact while leading a key role in an innovative organization
  • Influence Strategy and Operations

Over onze klant

Our client is an internationally active non-profit organisation dedicated to creating practical, innovative solutions that improve access to essential services and strengthen communities worldwide. Working alongside governments, development partners, businesses, and civil society organisations, they deliver programmes that create long-term social impact.
With teams and projects operating across several regions globally, the organisation offers a fast-paced, multicultural, and mission-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are highly valued.

Functie

Finance & Control

  • Lead the annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial control and reporting frameworks.
  • Monitor organisational and project budgets, providing insights and recommendations to management.
  • Analyse budget-to-actual variances and identify financial risks and opportunities.
  • Oversee audits, statutory reporting, and compliance activities.
  • Support programme and project leaders with financial management and grant administration.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and contractual obligations.
  • Advise management on financial, tax, and governance-related matters across multiple jurisdictions.



IT & Process Management

  • Oversee IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection compliance.
  • Drive digital transformation and process optimisation initiatives.
  • Improve operational efficiency through policy development and process standardisation.
  • Monitor service quality and support continuous improvement across internal functions.
  • Manage external suppliers and strategic service providers.



Leadership & Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary operations team.
  • Translate organisational goals into departmental strategies and measurable objectives.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
  • Monitor team performance and support professional development.
  • Serve as a strategic sparring partner to the executive leadership team.

Profiel

You are an experienced finance and operations leader who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with operational execution in an international setting.
You will ideally bring:

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



Nice to Have

  • Experience within the NGO, not-for-profit, or international development sector.
  • Knowledge of Dutch finance, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience managing outsourced service providers.
  • Familiarity with modern ERP systems, collaboration tools, and cloud-based environments.

Aanbod

  • Gross monthly salary between €6,200 and €7,000, depending on experience.
  • Full-time employment contract.
  • Initial fixed-term contract with the intention of establishing a long-term partnership.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Laptop and commuting support.
  • Hybrid working possibilities.
  • The opportunity to work within an international and mission-driven organisation.
  • Direct involvement in strategic decision-making and organisational development.
Contact
Pieter Bas Stolk
Referentienummer
JN-102026-7118187

Vacature samenvatting

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Management
Industrie
Not For Profit
Vacatures per locatie
Rotterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Pieter Bas Stolk
Vacature referentie
JN-102026-7118187
Kantoor of thuiswerk
Thuiswerken/hybride