World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Finance Manager

Reports to: Sr. Director, Finance

Major Function

The Finance Manager directs the institutional budgeting and analysis functions of The World Wildlife Fund. The Finance Manager generates and consolidates the annual operating and fundraising budgets, revises budget projections throughout the year, and analyzes and interprets financial performance regularly. The role proposes, implements, and manages short- and long-term budgeting and analytical strategies.

Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $104,400 to $150,100.

Key Competencies

1. Business Acumen – Possesses broad understanding of the business environment, including financial performance indicators. Assists in supporting long-term objectives and allocating resources to where they will have the greatest impact and identifies areas where cost savings can be realized without sacrificing efficiencies.
2. Building Working Relationships – Transparent, open and approachable. Follows up and stays engaged to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
3. Setting Standards of Excellence – Balances technical expertise with strategic thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills to drive the organization’s financial health and contribute to long-term success. Maintains accuracy and attention to detail by implementing cross-checking mechanisms.
4. Innovating – Leverages technology and automation.
5. Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration – Collaborate effectively with colleagues, and receive and incorporate feedback well.

Required Skills and Experience

• Oversees the institutional operating budget and contingency, sets financial standards, and ensures adherence through strategic training and guidance. Directs the annual budget development and submission process, advising non-program managers and collaborating with senior leadership, including Program Operations, to create a consolidated operating budget.
• Develops ad-hoc budgeting models, reports, and forecasts, and conducts monthly institutional financial analysis. Presents financial performance data and risk analysis to the Executive team for decision-making. Collaborates with Finance leadership to assess the organization’s financial position, considering internal and external economic factors.
• Collaborates with members of the Fundraising Steering Committee and Finance team to create a multi-year fundraising and expense forecast and assist in capital campaign feasibility studies and analyses.
• Oversees the collaborations between the Finance and People and Culture teams on the preparation of the annual compensation program and fringe benefits budgets by reviewing the reasonability of budget assumptions and performing regular analysis to monitor the accuracy of the set of parameters. Proposes policy adjustments to senior leadership.
• Develops and interprets institutional operational performance trend analysis and formulates creative strategies for realizing cost savings, maximizing the use of limited resources, and addressing other financial management and accounting issues relevant to the financial stability of the organization.
• Directs the consolidation of financial performance data for tri-annual Board and Executive Committee presentations, including proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and financial forecasts for current year. Coordinates with the Finance team to prepare the financial update narrative and related materials for all Board meetings.
• Develop policies and procedures for budgeting and financial management and recommend changes in methods or procedures to Finance senior leadership. Conducts an ongoing review of financial management policies and procedures and manages communication with non-program budget managers and senior leadership. Collaborate with the Finance team to develop and deliver strategic non-program financial management training.
• Supervises Financial Analysts and oversees the Budget Team in ongoing non-program financial management. Establishes short- and long-term goals for the team, monitors progress and provides guidance to ensure successful completion.
• Collaborates with Financial Operations Lead to identify business process inefficiencies within the Finance department and proposes optimization solutions to senior leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with financial reporting and analysis, and the annual audit.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Eight plus years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, and financial reporting systems is critical. In-depth knowledge of Not-For-Profit Financial Management and Accounting preferred.
• Ability to work well independently, delegate effectively, and actively participate as a member or leader of various institutional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of spreadsheets and use of complex formulas and macros. Knowledge of Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive preferred.
• Excellent people management, writing & verbal communication.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and manage complex assignments and projects.
• Excellent financial management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to examine, analyze, and present complex financial information.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25035
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.