Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Enabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.
2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS
The Finance Specialist provides essential operational and analytical support to the Secretariat Finance Business Partnering team. The position focuses on coordinating routine finance activities, maintaining trackers and financial systems, supporting period end and peak workload activities, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity across financial systems. The role also supports the team in the tasks related to the grant management cycle through accurate data maintenance, documentation, and process support across grant set up, monitoring, reporting, and close out stages.
3 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Team and Operational Support
• Coordinate and maintain finance backlogs, task lists, and trackers to support timely delivery of team priorities.
• Provide day to day operational support to finance colleagues, particularly during peak periods such as month end, forecasting, and planning cycles.
• Act as a backup for team members during absences, ensuring continuity of routine finance processes.
• Support the preparation and organisation of documentation, reports, and working files.

Financial Systems and Data Integrity
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate financial information in finance systems and trackers as needed, based on inputs from the team.
• Monitor data quality and system integrity, identifying errors, inconsistencies, or missing information.
• Process routine adjustments, corrections, and reclassifications in line with established procedures.
• Support reconciliation activities and follow up on discrepancies.

Reporting and Analysis Support
• Support the production of routine financial reports by preparing data extracts and basic analyses.
• Assist in maintaining budget, forecast, and expenditure trackers.
• Respond to basic finance queries from internal stakeholders, escalating more complex issues as required.
Other
• Follow established finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support improvements to processes, templates, and trackers to improve efficiency and clarity.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and appropriate documentation to support audits and reviews.
• Promote cost-effective practices and safeguarding of organisational assets.
4 PROFILE
Required Qualifications.
• Hold a first degree or equivalent qualification and 3 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing large amounts of data and producing
• Summaries that provide clear insights.
• Financial Analysis skills and ideally from an FP&A background.
• Comfort working with financial data, spreadsheets, and information systems.
Required Skills and Competencies.
• Commercial in their approach to finance, balanced with a clear understanding of the non-financial objectives of the Department.
• Financial Leadership to understand the bigger picture and align financial priorities to achieve stated objectives.
• Effective decision-making and financial problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively work with staff across various WWF International departments, including different units in Finance
• Adaptability and flexibility to efficiently work in complex and sometimes unique circumstances
• Able to influence the behavior of senior managers to ensure they deliver the expected financial performance for their area of responsibility.
• Good at networking, both internally and externally, and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• An excellent communicator, particularly when dealing with complex financial information and a non-financial audience.
• Able to work autonomously across a large and complex organization.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal.
Frequently interacts with Sr. Leadership and finance teams across WWF International.
External.
Liaises with consultants, third-parties and auditors as needed.

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 21 June 2026

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.