Responsable de Département Finances Multi-Pays (Multi-Country Finance Department Manager)

Position: Responsable de Département Finances Multi-Pays (Multi-Country Finance Department Manager)
Organization: Action contre la Faim France
Location: France (85% field-based, 15% headquarters)
Contract: 6-month fixed-term (French law)
Start Date: January 15, 2026
Closing Date: February 11, 2026

About Action contre la Faim

Founded in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a global humanitarian organization working on food security, nutrition, water/sanitation, and emergency response. In 2023, the organization aided 9.7 million people worldwide.

Position Overview

This senior role involves supporting country offices facing finance department gaps through field deployments (2 weeks to 2 months), producing comprehensive field reports, developing procedure recommendations, and participating in headquarters finance directorate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support country offices with finance department challenges during field missions
• Conduct field assessments and provide technical financial expertise
• Produce detailed field reports and documentation
• Draft end-of-mission reports with recommendations
• Develop and recommend improved financial procedures and controls
• Participate in finance directorate strategic projects at headquarters
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies
• Provide training and capacity building to field finance teams
• Deploy internationally on short-notice for urgent support needs

Work Pattern

• 85% field-based: International deployments lasting 2 weeks to 2 months
• 15% headquarters-based: Paris office for strategic projects and planning
• Flexible deployment to multiple countries based on organizational priorities

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in similar finance roles within NGOs
• Proven experience in international humanitarian or development contexts
• Experience managing finance departments or teams
• Field mission experience in challenging environments

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in financial management and reporting
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements
• SAGA accounting software experience (highly preferred)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and control systems

Languages:

• French: Fluent (required)
• English: Professional working proficiency recommended

Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

• Monthly gross: €2,597–€2,968 (based on experience)
• 13th month salary included
• Multi-country position allowance: 15% of base salary

Family Benefits:

• Child allowance: €1,500/year per child (maximum €6,000/year)

Leave:

• 25 days annual leave
• 20 days R&R (rest and recuperation)

Insurance & Support:

• 100% health insurance coverage
• 100% repatriation insurance
• Relocation support provided
• Housing covered during field deployments

Application Information

Closing Date: February 11, 2026
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