The Scope

As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will lead FSC’s global financial planning, enterprise performance management, and strategic resource allocation agenda, ensuring the organization’s long-term financial sustainability and operational effectiveness across a network spanning more than 80 countries. Acting as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership, you will provide strategic financial insights, performance frameworks, and decision-support analyses that align financial resources, investments, and organizational priorities with FSC’s mission of promoting responsible forest management worldwide.

Working closely with business leaders, regional teams, governments, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and corporate stakeholders, you will drive evidence-based decision-making, strengthen financial stewardship, and optimize organizational performance. The role is responsible for shaping FSC’s financial resilience by ensuring that strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and performance outcomes are measurable, sustainable, and aligned with enterprise objectives, enabling FSC to maximize its global impact while maintaining strong financial governance and accountability.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities.
• Develop long-term financial strategies that support sustainability, growth, and mission delivery.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to provide strategic financial guidance and decision support.
• Lead annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning across FSC’s global operations.
• Drive strategic resource allocation to align investments with organizational priorities and impact objectives.
• Oversee financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development for key initiatives.
• Establish and continuously enhance enterprise performance management frameworks, KPIs, and reporting processes.
• Monitor organizational performance, identifying financial risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Deliver strategic financial analysis, forecasts, and performance reports to leadership and governance bodies.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including Microsoft Dynamics optimization, process automation, and digital enablement.
• Champion data governance, analytics, and reporting excellence to strengthen decision-making and organizational performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your profile

We are seeking a highly strategic finance leader who combines strong analytical capability with business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence complex international organizations.

You bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, enterprise performance management, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience influencing executive decision-making and supporting organizational strategy.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical expertise.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide planning and performance management processes.
• Experience operating in international, matrixed, and multicultural environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Why us?

• Be part of a globally respected organization shaping the future of sustainable forestry.
• Work with a diverse international team representing 60+ nationalities.
• Join a global FSC community of over 400 forest stewards.
• Enjoy meaningful professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Live and work in Bonn, Germany — a vibrant international city and UN hub close to nature.
• Benefit from 30 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation support available, if applicable

The Fine Print

• Location: Bonn, Germany. 

• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.

• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance) 

• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
   
  

How to Apply 
Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!

• Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
• Please do not send any photos of yourself.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  
  

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.   
 
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