Background

The Stichting Polluter Pays Project (SPPP) works to ensure that oil and gas companies—not the public—cover the full costs of closure and cleanup of oil and gas assets. We promote responsible energy development, decommissioning, and environmental restoration, while protecting the public, workers, and ecosystems. We work with a global network of researchers, advocates, lawyers, and campaigners to expose the true scale of the problem, support reform efforts, and ensure that polluters are held accountable.

Purpose of role

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager performs the organization’s day-to-day financial operations and works within the Finance and Operations team to ensure accurate and effective grant management, internal controls, financial planning as well as continuously improving financial systems to support organizational decision-making.

Primary responsibilities

The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:

Financial Operations

Perform day-to-day accounting, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, payroll accounting, and financial administration.
Coordinate monthly and annual financial close processes and support day-to-day financial operations.
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
Develop and maintain the organization’s annual Finance Calendar.
Support VAT reporting and compliance activities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting

Track restricted and unrestricted funding across grants, projects, and cost centres.
Prepare donor financial reports, grant reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
Perform the financial administration of subawards, including payment schedules, reconciliations, compliance reviews, and financial reporting.
Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure financial and programmatic reporting remain aligned.

Grant & Subaward Financial Management

Track restricted and unrestricted funding across grants, projects, and cost centres.
Prepare donor financial reports, grant reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
Perform the financial administration of subawards, including payment schedules, reconciliations, compliance reviews, and financial reporting.
Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure financial and programmatic reporting remain aligned.

Compliance, Audit & Systems

Maintain organized financial files and documentation to support compliance and institutional knowledge.
Prepare audit schedules and coordinate financial documentation for annual audits and financial reviews.
Improve financial systems, templates, and workflows to strengthen efficiency and internal controls.
Support implementation of financial policies and procedures.

Collaboration

Partner closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and broader operations team to support organizational priorities.
Provide financial guidance and support to colleagues across the organization, including supporting team learning and training of finance and budgeting for professional development purposes.
Contribute to a collaborative, hands-on culture where team members support one another in achieving organizational goals.

Profile

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

4–6+ years of accounting or financial management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Knowledge of Dutch accounting principles or the ability to quickly learn and apply them.
Experience preparing budgets, financial forecasts, financial statements, grant financial reports, and supporting annual audits.
Experience managing multiple funding sources, grants, projects, or cost centres.
Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Twinfield, or similar systems, with advanced Excel skills.
Experience working with multi-currency organizations is desirable.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and process management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across a distributed team.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, take initiative, manage competing priorities, and continuously improve systems and processes.
Familiarity with European nonprofit environments or Dutch Stichting structures is desirable.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Fluency in English required; additional languages are an asset.
Europe-based candidates strongly preferred.

To apply for the post

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement. Please ensure you send your CV and Cover letter in the following format: full_name_CV_org_name_role and full_name_role_CL.

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· The deadline for applications is Monday 9^th of November, 9:00 am CET ·

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with adherence to the deadline.

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