Finance Manager (APAC)

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NOW HIRING: Finance Manager (APAC)POSITION SUMMARY:The Finance Manager, (APAC), oversees the financial management and budgeting of RA’s activities in the Region. S/he works with global, regional and country leadership to monitor, analyze, forecast and report the financial performance of their department programs and projects.  S/he develops and oversees the budgeting process for internal and external stakeholders. This position works closely with country leads, project managers and finance, administrative and/or accounting staff in the countries where RA operates. S/he delegates authority and builds regional capacity to carry out these functions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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Strategy and Performance Management

• Assure compliance with budget and contract requirements in accordance with Rainforest Alliance policies and procedures;
• Produce monthly budget to actuals reports, forecasts and dashboards at the project, country and regional level;
• Analyze and track financial indicators;
• Support integrated regional performance management, by operationalizing internal management processes, tools and metrics to continuously improve financial performance;
• Provide ‘surge capacity’ to field teams to help them with the start-up or close-out of strategic initiatives or projects, as well as help them more effectively address and resolve critical issues and risks, with a focus on finance-related challenges;

Planning and Budgeting

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting and analysis of the department’s performance, based on board approved budgets;
• Manage the annual budgeting and financial planning process (including forecasts) for the department in collaboration with Country Leads, Project Managers, Supervisors, and other department staff;
• Coordinate proposal budget development with program, fundraising and finance staff;
• Ensure effective back-up systems and procedures in place for Finance coordination and maintenance of all key documents in an easily accessible location;

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track available funding to cover fixed costs and ensure optimal cost recoverability
• Monitor all financial activities, and keep Management and Finance advised of situations which have potential negative impact on financial performance;
• Monitor expenses and revenues to ensure that the region spends according to the available revenue and that restricted funds are used according to donor requirements;
• Maintain and track project codes in accounting system and provide needed access to staff;
• Ensure that implementation of funded activities is in conformity and on schedule with the provisions and requirements of the funding sources.
• Produce and/or review financial reports submitted to funders; ensure that submitted reports and invoices are reviewed for accuracy and include proper support documentation;

Communication & Training

• Proactively participate in, and/or convene, cross-functional communication spaces at the country, regional and/or global level, to promote excellence in financial management;
• Serve as a key communication conduit to and from Finance, Management and other staff, ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information;
• Explain the process and guidelines for financial monitoring, budget development and reporting to all internal stakeholders;
• Ensure general compliance across country offices of finance processes, policies and procedures;
• Coach local finance specialists, project managers and country leaders to improve their financial management and budget negotiation skills;
• Interview, hire, train, assign work to and supervise junior finance staff as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, reporting and budgeting; with minimum 2 years’ experience directly supervising staff;
• Demonstrated work experience with both Excel and computerized accounting systems;
• Strong math, analytical and technical skills; highly organized and customer service oriented;
• Experience managing government grants with sub-recipient grant programs preferred;
• Experience working in an international non-government organization preferred;
• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on project and financial management;
• Outstanding communication skills;
• Ability to operate with considerable independence and as a member of a team, show good judgment, and take initiative;
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, nationally and internationally.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE: 

• Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
• Receive a competitive salary package.

• A favourable time‑off policy, including annual leave and Resilience Days, to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.

• Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance, so you get the chance to take some time off, recharge, and remain at your best. This includes:

  • Resilience and personal leave days
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Wellbeing activities
  • Sabbatical opportunities.

Apply now and let’s grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.Level: 3Deadline: 20 March 2026Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in the Indonesia will be considered.If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.orgThe Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.