Regional Finance Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Finance Director based in France.

This senior finance leadership role is responsible for strengthening financial strategy, oversight, and operational excellence across a complex international portfolio. You will provide strategic direction to regional finance teams, ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and effective resource management. The role combines global financial leadership with hands-on support for multi-country operations, donor-funded programs, and strategic initiatives. You will partner with senior leaders, finance professionals, and operational teams to improve decision-making through accurate financial insights. This position offers the opportunity to influence large-scale programs, strengthen financial systems, and support impactful initiatives across diverse regions. You will play a key role in building resilient finance functions, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for regional financial management, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with finance leaders and regional stakeholders to strengthen financial practices, improve operational efficiency, and support program delivery.
• Monitor regional financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies to improve financial health.
• Provide strategic oversight to regional accounting functions, ensuring effective controls, accurate reporting, timely reconciliations, and compliance with financial standards.
• Support country teams with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to improve resource allocation and program effectiveness.
• Review financial reports, audits, and compliance findings while supporting corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on donor regulations, financial policies, and compliance requirements, particularly for complex international funding environments.
• Support proposal development, budget reviews, cost analysis, and financial aspects of business development activities.
• Partner with senior leadership teams by providing financial insights, risk analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead recruitment, coaching, mentoring, and development of regional finance team members to strengthen capabilities and performance.
• Promote knowledge sharing, training, and capacity building across finance teams and operational stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new finance procedures, systems, and strategic initiatives across the region.
• Travel periodically to country offices and field locations to provide financial oversight, support, and capacity development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive international finance management experience, preferably within international development, humanitarian, or nonprofit organizations.
• Proven experience managing multi-country financial operations, compliance frameworks, and donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting practices, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience working with major donor regulations, including US Government and European Union funding requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across different locations and cultural environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Experience working in complex, fast-paced, and changing environments, including emergency or field-based contexts.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required; additional regional language skills are highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity with flexibility to work from locations aligned with regional time zones.
• Opportunity to lead financial strategy and operations across a diverse international portfolio.
• Meaningful role supporting programs and initiatives with global impact.
• Professional development opportunities through continuous learning and capacity-building programs.
• Collaborative environment with international finance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop finance professionals across multiple regions.
• Exposure to complex financial systems, global partnerships, and large-scale operational challenges.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
• Travel opportunities to support regional programs and strengthen field operations.