Light for the World

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Light for the World

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vienna • Austria

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Salary

💰 €58,000 - €60,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a pivotal role in strengthening the financial management and strategic decision-making capabilities of the organization.
  • This position oversees global budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring effective use of resources to deliver on LftW’s mission.
  • This role is responsible for monitoring performance, engaging and developing the FP&A team.
  • Lead and develop the team by recruiting, onboarding, setting clear goals, managing performance, and coaching for growth.
  • Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture that promotes continuous learning and accountability.
  • Ensure effective role clarity and resource utilization so the team can perform efficiently and in alignment with organizational needs.
  • Lead strategic financial planning , including annual budgeting and multi-year financial plans aligned with MAAP and funding strategies.
  • Provide financial leadership and insights to support strategic objectives, long-term sustainability, and programmatic impact.
  • Partner with senior leadership and national members on scenario planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Deliver high-quality financial analysis and reporting to senior management, governance bodies, and national members.
  • Monitor organizational financial health , including liquidity, reserves, funding trends, and cost efficiency.
  • Act as a trusted financial advisor , translating data into actionable insights and supporting major strategic decisions.
  • Strengthen systems, processes, and governance by improving financial tools, data integrity, and continuous improvement across planning and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s, MBA, or CPA preferred).
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in leading FP&A or similar functions in an iNGO or complex international organization.
  • Proven experience with multi-currency, multi-country budgeting and financial consolidation.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, ideally with experience managing teams across regions or time zones.
  • Proficiency in financial planning and analysis systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or similar tools) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Commitment to the mission, values, and ethical standards of the organization
  • Mission-driven leader who combines strategic financial insight with empathy and collaboration.
  • Comfortable operating in a matrixed, multicultural, and dynamic environment.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and impact.
Benefits
  • You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World’s monitoring and steering mechanisms
  • We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile
  • We are committed to giving our colleagues space to explore new directions, test new ideas and to excel as individuals through and with their team.
  • We emphasize a good work-life-balance, have flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity
  • We are a professional team that strives towards continuous development.
  • We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
  • We believe that learning from mistakes is an important way of developing and put emphasis on our culture of learning
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysismulti-currency budgetingfinancial consolidationdata integrityadvanced Excel skillsstrategic financial planningrisk management
Soft Skills
leadershippeople managementanalytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationproactivesolutions-orientedcommitment to continuous improvementempathy
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMaster’s degreeMBACPA