Head, Finance and Administration
CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation is an independent organisation that works to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and mediation. CMI was founded in 2000 by Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari. CMI has since grown to be a leader in the field of international peacemaking with annual budget of 13 million euros and close to 100 personnel working in different capacities. CMI has headquarters in Helsinki, and an office in Brussels with active engagement in over 20 other locations globally. CMI became a Foundation in 2021.
CMI is now seeking an experienced Head, Finance and Administration (F&A) to lead its Finance, Human Resources and Administration functions and to ensure sustainable financial structures that meet the Foundation's mission and contribute to the execution of CMI's Strategy 2030.
The Head is responsible for the overall transparent and effective financial and administrative functionality of CMI and its assets, and reports to the Deputy CEO.
Your key responsibilities:
Managing the Finance and Administration function (incl. HR, Office Management and IT Support), maintaining and developing processes, internal controls, guidelines and practices; managing the relationship with the service provider of outsourced accounting and payroll services.
Leading the Finance, HR and Administration teams (currently 7 colleagues), to ensure the effective distribution of workload and act as a coach for the team members.
Overseeing financial operations including liquidity management and the investment management of the Foundation.
Overseeing the management and implementation of all contracts according to procurement systems, practices and commitments.
Contributing to the decision-making regarding the Foundation's financial planning and reporting to the Board of Directors of the Foundation on a regular basis.
Ownership of Financial, HR and Administrative Policies, Rules and Regulations with the role as main focal point for deliberation and decision-making based on the policies in place.
Ensuring timely, accurate and complete reporting to relevant authorities.
Consulting, advising and decision-making in close cooperation with legal advisors on issues such as taxation, the financial-legal framework, HR, etc.
A successful candidate is expected to have:
Demonstrated management skills and experience in leading teams;
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in finance, HR and administration;
Experience in developing finance ICT solutions;
Demonstrated change management skills, and ability to make decisions, to work under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment;
Strong communications skills; fluent written and spoken English and Finnish. Command of other languages is an asset (esp. Swedish, French, Arabic, Russian);
Experience in an international, multicultural working environment is an asset;
Commitment to CMI values and principles of neutrality.
We offer you an opportunity to work in a unique organization in the peacemaking field, and benefits that support your wellbeing such as flexible working hours, hybrid work, occupational health care, lunch vouchers and commuter/recreational vouchers, as well as travel insurance that includes private travel.
This permanent position is located in CMI's headquarters in Helsinki. The main working language is English. The starting date is as soon as possible and will be set upon agreement.
To apply for this position, please submit your application including a CV, a motivation letter, and your salary request through the link by 23 May 2023. Please note, that we accept applications through our digital recruitment system only. Applicants may be contacted already during the application period.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Deputy CEO Hanna Klinge ([email protected]). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Manager Riina Hiirikoski ([email protected]).
Apply between 9 May 2023 and 23 May 2023 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Employment type: full-time permanent
CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation is an independent Finnish organisation that works to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and mediation. Founded in 2000 by Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, we have since grown to be a leader in the field of international peacemaking.
Yhteystiedot: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/head-finance-and-administration/Z0G347
Riina Hiirikoski, [email protected]
Työpaikan osoite: Eteläranta 12, 00130 HELSINKI
Palkkaus: Sopimuksen mukaan
Työ alkaa: Työskentelyn aloitus sovitaan yhdessä
Työaika: Kokoaikatyö
Työn kesto: Toistaiseksi voimassa oleva
Hakuaika päättyy: 23.05.2023 20:59
Jätä hakemus: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/head-finance-and-administration/Z0G347
Ilmoitus jätetty: 10.05.2023 00:00
Työmarkkinatorin ilmoitusnumero: b05b8272-3740-4793-85b2-6be0523d8946
Lähde: Työmarkkinatorin asiakastietojärjestelmä
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Julkaistu 11.05.2023
