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About Earthworm
With most of our staff operating directly on the ground where the issues are, we work with our members and partners to make value chains an engine of prosperity for communities and ecosystems.
We see a world where forests are a boundless source of materials and a home for biodiversity; communities see their rights respected and have opportunities to develop; workers are seen as productive partners, and agriculture becomes the instrument to feed a hungry planet and keep our climate stable.
Your Role
As Europe Finance and Administration Manager (France, UK, Turkey and Spain*), your day will be primarily focused on:
Finance and Administrative Management:
Manage cash flow and relationship with banks to ensure financial stability, including supervision of bank accounts and payments;
Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting for the entire region, as well as compliance with local and European standards;
Develop, formalize and maintain harmonized financial and administrative procedures, while training teams to ensure their proper application;
Act as the main point of contact for regional legal aspects, liaising with the Headquarters Legal Advisor, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Europe Strategy:
Work closely with the Regional Director and Europe Senior Management Team to prepare the annual operational budget, improve and develop forecasting practices, monitoring tools and actionable KPIs;
Identify financial and administrative risks and propose workable solutions.
Operational Management of French Association
Ensure the complete management of the association in France, including compliance with legal, accounting, fiscal and administrative obligations;
Organize General Meetings (ordinary and extraordinary), prepare necessary documents (convocations, agendas), draw up the minutes and monitor the decisions taken;
Manage audits, relationships with banks and supervise bank reconciliations.
*Switzerland being the headquarter of the Foundation is monitored separately.
Your Profile
You are passionate about creating positive impact through strategic, healthy, and informed financial structure, enabling the organization you work for to respond environmental and social issues related to the forest-risk commodities and agricultural supply chains in the most reliable and sustainable manner.
You've got a rock-solid foundation in accounting, auditing, or finance, backed by over 5 years of hands-on experience in similar roles, and European financial standards have no secrets for you. Your stint in French association management adds an extra sparkle to your profile. Having mastered the ins and outs of accounting, business law, taxation, fluent in both French and English (any other language like Spanish or Turkish a plus) though remaining humble and service oriented, you are a great asset to the team. With your sharp analytical mind, you slice through complexity to deliver spot-on analyses tailored to the organization's needs. Your knack for precision, top-notch organizational skills, and autonomy make you a standout, whether you're flying solo or rocking it in a team.
Your commitment to discretion and loyalty is unwavering, fitting snugly with the organization's core values. Plus, you are experienced in international or multi-country environments? It's like having a golden ticket, bringing invaluable perspective to the table.
Working Conditions:
Joining us
If you are in search of having a meaningful impact, with a desire to innovate and act for the environment, this offer is for you! The team you would join is truly committed to and passionate about finding concrete solutions to improve relationship between People and Nature.
To join this adventure, apply by sending your application (resume and cover letter) at France.recruitment@earthworm.org before 16/02/2025 with the subject "FINANCE2025" followed by your name.
Application will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Good Luck!