Finance Manager (60-80%)

Job title:

Finance Manager (60-80%)

Company:

GBA – Global Battery Alliance

Job description

Finance Manager (60-80%)GBA – Global Battery AllianceHome-based, RemoteCoinciding with the establishment of an independent Secretariat for the Global Battery Alliance, and to successfully deliver on the mission of the GBA, the Secretariat is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager to lead on financial accounting services, financial reporting & analysis, financial management, compliance and risk management and grant management.The position reports to the GBA Executive Director.Location: Home based, remote
Preferred location: Belgium. Valid work permit required.
Start date: As soon as possibleKey Responsibilities:Financial Accounting Services:

• Establish, optimize and ensure the delivery of effective financial accounting services on a day-to-day basis including the payment of supplier invoices, staff expenses, and effective credit card control;
• Ensure efficient and accurate monthly payroll records and payments. Coordinate with the Executive Director on any salary increases, reviews, cost of living allowance and Committee approvals;
• Oversee cash collection of membership fees, liaise with members for the efficient and timely processing of membership fees and follow up periodically with debtors. Handle the invoicing of new members and assist in setting up their payment systems;
• Oversee the invoicing and payment processes for our events and activities.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Ensure the timely production of regular, accurate financial reports that provide analysis and insight, (e.g. dashboards, trends, scenario planning, future projections, KPIs etc.) and concise narrative to support decision making;
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about payment processes and issues.

Financial Management (Budgeting and Forecasting):

• Support the development and implementation of a finance strategy that is aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives and supports the effective management of resources and robust decision-making;
• Support the Executive Director with annual budgeting.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Serve as the liaison for banking, tax, and VAT issues in Belgium;
• Ensure full compliance with the filing requirements and deadlines of tax authorities in collaboration with GBA’s tax and accounting advisory firm.

Grant Management:

• Ensure compliance with all future grant requirements, including financial reporting, performance metrics, and project outcomes and prepare and submit regular reports to funders, detailing the project’s progress and how funds are being used, to maintain transparency and accountability.

Skills and Experience:We are looking for a proactive and innovative individual with a proven background in finance. The ideal candidate will:

• Possess strong financial and organizational skills;
• Be familiar with and eager to implement financial systems and processes that enhance efficiency;
• Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience;
• Have experience with Belgian financial and fiscal systems;
• Be fluent in English, with excellent communication skills;
• Be proficient in Excel and accounting software;
• Demonstrate a detail-oriented, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach;
• Be able to work independently and manage their schedule flexibly;
• Have a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Additional information:The GBA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applicants from varied backgrounds to apply. At the GBA we aspire to be an employer of choice where all mix/range of talented individuals contribute to the team and do their best work.How to apply:Please send cover letter including salary expectations, CV and starting date availability. References will be required for final candidates. Interviews will start on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified.About the Global Battery Alliance:In 2019 the (GBA) published ‘ ’ outlining the need to rapidly scale sustainable, responsible and circular battery value chains as a major driver to meet the Paris Agreement targets. The 2023 update to this report ‘ ’ in collaboration with McKinsey, highlights staggering growth forecasts, projecting that the entire lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery chain, from mining through recycling, could grow by over 30 percent annually from 2022 to 2030, when it would reach a value of more than $400 billion and a market size of 4.7 TWh. To manage the environmental, social and governance impacts of the rapidly growing industry, transparency and collective multistakeholder engagement and action are vitally important. With that in mind, the GBA conceptualized the as a framework to increase transparency and accountability across the battery value chain. The battery passport is a digital product passport that conveys information about all applicable sustainability and lifecycle requirements based on a comprehensive definition of a sustainable battery. Its ultimate goal is to provide end-users with an ESG score based on the battery’s sustainability performance, according to reporting rules agreed by stakeholders from industry, academia, non-governmental organizations and government.Don’t forget to mention EuroBrussels when applying.Share this JobMore Job SearchesUnsubscribe any time: more atConsumers, Public Health and Food Safety (14) Economic and Monetary Affairs (12) Energy (14) Environment (32) External Relations and Development Aid (11) Human Rights and Democracy (25) Internal Market and Business Regulation (13) Justice, Freedom and Security (15)“Thank you for the easy and professional service you gave us. We had a very good response.”

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Location

Belgique

Job date

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:17:11 GMT

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