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Job Purpose
Under the direction of the CFAO, the Head of Finance is responsible for setting and leading the organization’s finance management strategy, aligning financial direction with senior leadership priorities, and integrating key functions such as accounting, audit, treasury, and investment to support research and operations. The role involves overseeing global planning, risk management, and financial innovation, while advising governance bodies and representing the organization in strategic partnerships and donor engagements. Head of Finance ensures timely and quality service delivery by establishing advanced financial standards, monitoring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across financial systems and processes.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and is open for international applications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Set and lead finance management direction to support organizational vision and growth, aligning direction with senior leadership priorities
- Shape financial policy to strengthen governance and compliance and champion innovation in financial systems and practices
- Identify and address global financial opportunities and challenges and design the structure of the function, accordingly, ensuring the financial health of the organization and compliance with financial regulations
- Unify key financial functional areas to deliver integrated financial management solutions and fiscal resources that effectively support the organization’s research and operational programs
- Lead enterprise-wide financial planning and resource allocation, assuring alignment with organizational strategy and drive continuous improvement in financial operations
- Oversee financial risk management to safeguard long-term sustainability, resolve systemic financial challenges to maintain stability and lead readiness for global audits, reviews, and evaluations
- Deliver organization financial reports that guide strategic decisions
- Manage the global finance team function, integrating initiatives across specialized financial areas, conducting performance evaluations, and identifying development opportunities to cultivate an inclusive and productive work environment
- Partner with CFAO to drive digital transformation
- Represent the organization’s financial practices in engagement with leadership and major donors
- Advise board and governance bodies on financial matters and engage with donors, regulators, and partners to build trust and transparency
- Represent finance in global forums and strategic alliances
- Set and monitor strategies that integrate project/program cycles, budgeting processes and audit schedules with corporate planning and donor compliance requirements, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals
- Establish advanced standards and metrics that push the boundaries of the organization in the field of finance management, audit, and reporting, showcasing the organization’s financial integrity and accountability
- Ensure compliance with global standards and donor frameworks
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