MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.
We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.
People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they intersect together.
With immediate effect the Finance Department is seeking a:
Financial Controller
Based in Amsterdam
We are looking for a Financial Controller to manage HQ budget delivery during Planning & Control cycles, working closely with budget holders to support, challenge, and ensure compliance with the budget framework. You will analyse budgets, identify trends, and provide recommendations to aid decision-making. In this role, you will oversee financial planning for HQ projects, provide expert advice to senior management, monitor spending, develop KPIs, and prepare management reports. You will also contribute to audits, financial statements, and international reporting while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
Main responsibilities
You are responsible for the delivery of HQ budgets during planning and control cycles, working with budget holders like department heads to support, review, challenge, and improve budget proposals while ensuring they are in line with the agreed framework and priorities.
You actively contribute to improving financial and budget processes. You track spending, create financial indicators (KPIs) and share insights through reports.
You bring financial insights to life by translating data into clear, visual, and actionable information.
You help teams understand how financial decisions influence operational reality and strategic priorities, ensuring numbers are not just tracked, but truly understood.
You guide HQ project managers on financial planning, ensuring budgets are up to date and match organizational priorities. As an advisor to the HQ Program Committee, you provide clear financial overviews and advice to support decision-making.
You assist with the preparation of the financial statements and during audits. You ensure accurate financial reporting towards the MSF global network.
You handle compliance with laws (like VAT and financial registrations), and make sure authorization systems follow internal policies.
You foster proactive internal communication by maintaining regular contact with budget holders, project managers, and senior leadership.
Candidate profile
We are seeking a finance professional with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills. You are an influencer who is able to challenge and push back when needed in a critical and constructive manner.
Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Finance Management, Accounting, or equivalent experience
At least 5 years’ experience in financial control or equivalent role
ERP experience (e.g. Dynamics), Business Intelligence experience (e.g. Power BI), AI experience
Highly developed Excel skills
Strong financial analytical skills and experience with budgeting and reporting
Strategic vision – ability to link the work of the role to the organizational objectives
Excellent communicator, fluent in English, both written and spoken, fluent in Dutch is of added value
Service orientation - Has an open-door attitude towards stakeholders and understands why people act in a certain way at a given time.
Required competencies
Analytical thinking
Flexible behavior
Integrity
Results-Oriented
Planning and organizing
We offer
A challenging position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organisation.
A Dutch employment contract is offered, based on 40 hours per week. The contract is for one year with renewal option, subject to good performance. This is a permanent position.
A gross monthly salary range between €4,875 and €6,711 euro depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment.
Other benefits include:
30 days off (based on a full-time employment)
A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution
8% holiday allowance paid out with the salary in May
Discounted daily lunch at the office
Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance
An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background
Annual personal development budget
L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses
To foster a healthy work-life balance we work with a remote working policy where you can work 40% of your weekly hours from home, 60% working in person in the office. Coming together at our office in Amsterdam allows us to have informal exchanges and chance encounters, share ideas more freely and solve challenges together in real-time.
Application
If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.
The closing date for applications is 7 September, 2025 at 23:59 CET.
Selection will be by means of one or two interview rounds. A test/assignment is part of the process.
Information
If you are interested in this post and would like additional information about the recruitment procedure, the terms and conditions, the organisation or about the position, please contact Irene Tellekamp (Recruitment Specialist) irene.tellekamp@amsterdam.msf.org.
***No agencies please***