About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 300 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF is brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

About the role

The Senior Budget Officer is a full-time position and acts as the key driver of the budget process, working in close collaboration with the Finance Director for all budget decisions and process flow of the ECF Stakeholders.

The Senior Budget Officer also contributes to the implementation of the ECF’s Budget Cycle, helping the strategic implementation of programmes & projects, coordinating between all the various ECF Stakeholders.

The role entails a great understanding of budgeting, planning, coordination and business analysis. It equally supports the Finance function to comply with regulation, legislation, monitoring & budgeting great practices.

Key responsibilities

The Senior Budget Officer will be responsible for the following key responsibilities. Reporting to the Finance Director:

• Budget Process and Procedure Ownership: Design and launch effective budget models for departments and the entire company.
• Budget Analysis & ECF Programs Support: Manage, examine and regrant budget processes of ECF projects and programs, by dealing with different stakeholders’ expectations.
• Funding Monitoring & Reporting: Supervision and control of the overall funding by developing quality data metrics and ensuring that project data output and reporting needs are met.
• Budget Allocation: Allocate funding to programmes (and cost centre) resulting in the total full year budget approved by the board. Additional allocations throughout the year depending on fundraising.
• Proposals Management: Create and review funder budget proposals and make sure they are aligned with the overall ECF budget and programme needs.
• Prepare Templates for Administration Budget Holders: Design, adjust and present budget templates and manage the communication with the parties involved.
• Budgeting Tools Management: Responsible for budgeting, planning and keeping track of flexibility funds in our platforms (Microsoft Power BI, Excel, or Adaptive).
• Budget Process Coordination: Coordinate communication programmes and platforms with Management. Provide operational follow-ups of the budget process.
• Budget Communication: Keep track and communicate on a regular basis with the COO and other stakeholders within ECF on future forecasted budget needs, by using the relative budgeting tools.
• Financial Analysis & Accounting: Manage financial information of the budget processes and use accounting records to analysing trends and reporting to the Finance Controller for bookkeeping purposes.

Expertise, Experience and competencies

• Expertise: Financial Planning & Analysis, Budget Preparation, Multi-stakeholder Organizations, Interdepartmental collaboration, Process Management & Coordination
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a business analysis, budget management or financial analysis role. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously, experience in problem solving, influencing experience
• Competencies: project coordination, process management, great people skills, mathematics, competence with financial tools (MS Office, Fluxx, Power BI, NetSuite) analytical skills, business process optimization skills, interactive & communication skills, influencing skills, excellent stakeholder management.

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international team of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself with a growth mindset;
• Great values and accessible, collaborative management
• The chance to contribute to climate action from a highly focused professional perspective
• Full-time temporary position (maternity cover).

Location

The Hague or Brussels.

Start date

As soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter (in English).

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.