{"id":4455,"date":"2025-09-15T09:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T07:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.officejobz.be\/?post_type=jobs&#038;p=4455"},"modified":"2025-10-29T08:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:58:32","slug":"river-cleanup-is-hiring-a-head-of-finance","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.officejobz.be\/en\/jobs\/river-cleanup-is-hiring-a-head-of-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"River Cleanup Is Hiring a Head of Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>River Cleanup Belgium<\/strong> is hiring a <strong>Head of Finance<\/strong> (Chief Financial Officer) in Antwerpen. Join our mission and apply online today via officejobz.be!<\/p>\n<p>Location :<strong> Antwerpen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Company Name: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.river-cleanup.org\/en\"><strong>River Cleanup Belgium<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Job Type:\u00a0<strong>Full-time (Hybrid)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>River Cleanup<\/strong> started in 2017 with a 10-minute cleanup and was founded in Antwerp in 2019 as a nonprofit organization. In our first five years (2019-2024), we activated 288.000 volunteers via 6.224 events in 101 countries, removed 3,6 million kilograms of river waste from nature and developed the Clean River Model as an open-source theory of change for plastic-free rivers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-heading-large\"><strong>About the\u00a0Job<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As <strong>Head of Finance<\/strong> at River Cleanup, you take the lead in all aspects of our financial management. You strengthen financial processes to ensure compliance, accurate and timely internal and external reporting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"275\">\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"275\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"187\">Oversee daily financial operations<\/strong>: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a Belgian nonprofit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"383\">\n<p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"383\"><strong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"304\">Ensure full compliance<\/strong> with Belgian nonprofit financial regulations and donor funding requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"495\">\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"495\"><strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"427\">Prepare accurate financial statements<\/strong> monthly, quarterly, and annually for management and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"587\">\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"587\"><strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"532\">Manage cash flow and forecasts<\/strong>, lead annual budget planning and financial strategy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"699\">\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"699\"><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"642\">Coordinate with auditors, accountants, legal, HR<\/strong> and external financial partners for smooth operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"805\">\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"805\"><strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"749\">Support project reporting, grant management<\/strong> and maintain strict cost control across all programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"899\">\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"849\">Advise management on finance strategy<\/strong>, risk management, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1000\">\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1000\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"940\">Maintain and update finance manual<\/strong> and internal financial policies and procedures regularly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Your Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"222\">\n<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"222\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"155\">Minimum 3 years\u2019 experience<\/strong> in financial management within a Belgian nonprofit organization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"316\">\n<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"316\"><strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"277\">Strong knowledge of Belgian accounting standards<\/strong> and nonprofit financial regulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"410\">\n<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"410\"><strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"356\">Proficient in accounting software<\/strong> (WinBooks, Exact Online) and advanced Excel skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"498\">\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"498\"><strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"454\">Fluent in Dutch or French and English<\/strong>; other languages are considered an asset.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"589\">\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"555\">Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution<\/strong> and strong attention to detail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"693\">\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"693\"><strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"651\">Excellent people, communication, and negotiation skills<\/strong> for collaborative financial leadership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"797\">\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"797\"><strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"736\">Proven ability to work independently<\/strong> with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"898\">\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"898\"><strong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"834\">Embodies organizational values<\/strong>: positive, inclusive, expert, responsible, and impact-driven.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"989\">\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"927\">Flexible and adaptable<\/strong> in a fast-paced, dynamic nonprofit or start-up environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Our Offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"220\">\n<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"220\"><strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"152\">Make a real impact<\/strong> by helping rivers become plastic-free with River Cleanup Belgium.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"311\">\n<p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"311\"><strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"255\">Join a dynamic, growing team<\/strong> with a fun, collaborative nonprofit work environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"406\">\n<p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"406\"><strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"353\">Use River Cleanup electric vehicles<\/strong> for work-related travel and sustainable commuting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"488\">\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"488\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"451\">Nonprofit competitive benefits package<\/strong> including 20+6 paid vacation days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"590\">\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"590\"><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"515\">Hybrid work schedule<\/strong>: office in Antwerp on Tuesday and Thursday, remote the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"648\">\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"648\"><strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"615\">Full-time position<\/strong>: 39 hours per week, five days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"119\">Ready to make an impact?<\/strong><br data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\" \/>Join River Cleanup Belgium as our next <strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"180\">Head of Finance<\/strong> and help shape a sustainable future. 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