Junior Finance Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium.

📋 Description

• Assist the Finance Business Partner and Financial Planning Manager in conducting variance analysis, ongoing forecasting, and the annual financial planning procedure.

• Develop and facilitate regular training sessions for budget holders to ensure they comprehend their responsibilities within financial processes.

• Provide support to budget holders across the network, equipping them to make informed financial decisions and create impact in their respective areas.

• Aid in the review of grant budgets and financial reports submitted by our grantees.

• Assist the finance team with the month-end closing process, specifically concerning funding source allocations.

• Collaborate with team members to conduct financial due diligence for both new and existing grantees, consultants, and service providers.

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as determined in consultation with the line manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience as part of a finance team, preferably within the non-profit sector, with responsibilities in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

• Background in drafting and/or reviewing management reports.

• Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Pigment, and/or SmartSimple is a plus.

• Experience with financial planning software is beneficial.

• A logical and structured approach to problem-solving.

• Capability to identify issues and investigate or escalate them in a timely and professional manner.

• A collaborative disposition, working generously with colleagues in a trusted global community.

• Versatile and adaptable skills essential for thriving in a fast-paced and diverse work environment, including proficiency across various communication tools such as phone/video conferencing, time zones, Slack, email, Trello, etc.

• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering strategy for addressing climate change.

🏝️ Benefits

• Join a remote-first, international network of professionals dedicated to climate, energy, and nature, collaborating with dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who merge their passion with a results-oriented work ethic.

• Enjoy 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) each year to concentrate on your work.

• Benefit from reduced working hours on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer).

• Access our employee assistance program designed to support your mental health and personal growth.

• Receive supplementary paid leave for business closures during end-of-year holidays.

• Maternity leave aligned with 20 weeks for regions where regulations permit less than that.

• Take advantage of regular opportunities for collaboration and connection with colleagues worldwide.

• Secure a full-time position with either an employment or consultant contract, depending on location, with the possibility of renewal after one year.