River Cleanup Belgium is hiring a Head of Finance (Chief Financial Officer) in Antwerpen. Join our mission and apply online today via officejobz.be!

Location : Antwerpen

Company Name: River Cleanup Belgium

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

River Cleanup 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.

About the Job

As Head of Finance 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.

• Oversee daily financial operations: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a Belgian nonprofit.

• Ensure full compliance with Belgian nonprofit financial regulations and donor funding requirements.

• Prepare accurate financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually for management and stakeholders.

• Manage cash flow and forecasts, lead annual budget planning and financial strategy.

• Coordinate with auditors, accountants, legal, HR and external financial partners for smooth operations.

• Support project reporting, grant management and maintain strict cost control across all programs.

• Advise management on finance strategy, risk management, and long-term sustainability.

• Maintain and update finance manual and internal financial policies and procedures regularly.

Your Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial management within a Belgian nonprofit organization.

• Strong knowledge of Belgian accounting standards and nonprofit financial regulations.

• Proficient in accounting software (WinBooks, Exact Online) and advanced Excel skills.

• Fluent in Dutch or French and English; other languages are considered an asset.

• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and strong attention to detail.

• Excellent people, communication, and negotiation skills for collaborative financial leadership.

• Proven ability to work independently with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Embodies organizational values: positive, inclusive, expert, responsible, and impact-driven.

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic nonprofit or start-up environment.

Ons aanbod

• Make a real impact by helping rivers become plastic-free with River Cleanup Belgium.

• Join a dynamic, growing team with a fun, collaborative nonprofit work environment.

• Use River Cleanup electric vehicles for work-related travel and sustainable commuting.

• Nonprofit competitive benefits package including 20+6 paid vacation days.

• Hybrid work schedule: office in Antwerp on Tuesday and Thursday, remote the rest of the week.

• Full-time position: 39 hours per week, five days.

Ready to make an impact?
Join River Cleanup Belgium as our next Head of Finance and help shape a sustainable future. Apply now and be part of a passionate, dynamic, and mission-driven team!

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