IUCN is looking for a Head of Financial Services

Position Overview

The Head of Financial Services reports to the Chief Financial Officer and manages a seven-person team within the Global Finance Group. This role oversees accounting operations and treasury functions across IUCN's global operations spanning over 50 countries.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Management

• Maintain data integrity for IUCN's worldwide financial accounts
• Process month-end and year-end closings for the Secretariat across multiple countries
• Produce consolidated annual financial statements compliant with Swiss GAAP
• Manage accounting for hosted organizations like Ramsar

Treasury & Cash Management

• Actively manage global cash reserves while minimizing counterparty risks and generating returns
• Implement foreign exchange hedging strategies
• Oversee long-term financial investments

Financial Controls & Processes

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines globally
• Establish internal control frameworks focusing on fraud prevention and the integrity of financial processes
• Manage financial systems including procure-to-pay and fixed asset management
• Coordinate annual external audits

Systems & Technology

• Serve as business owner for ERP financial components
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives for financial records

Team Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and appraise seven team members
• Prepare annual departmental budget

Required Qualifications

• Professional accounting credential (ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Audit experience to manager level
• Minimum 15 years' relevant experience with 5+ years in similar senior roles
• Strong multicurrency and multicompany accounting system expertise
• Multinational and multicultural management experience
• Process improvement and integrated financial systems implementation background
• Statutory financial reporting experience using internationally recognized frameworks
• Treasury management background
• Fluent English; French proficiency preferred

Additional Requirements

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Capability to manage geographically dispersed teams
• Results-oriented with strong prioritization skills
• Proven analytical and report-writing abilities
• Team-oriented approach
• Service-focused mindset

Position Details

Vacancy #: 7499

Grade: M1

Location: Headquarters, Gland, Switzerland

Work Percentage: 100%

Contract Type: Max-term (up to 24 months with possibility of renewal)

Expected Start: May 1, 2026

Compensation

Annual gross salary: CHF 134,355 to CHF 167,944 (subject to social security deductions, pension contributions, and applicable taxes)

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through IUCN's HR Management System by the closing deadline. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Application Deadline: February 21, 2026

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