Head of Finance

* Drive financial strategy and governance, providing visionary leadership to the Senior Management Team and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and localization agenda. * Architect a culture of compliance, securing NGOAB approvals and ensuring adherence to Bangladeshi tax, VAT, payroll, and labor laws, as well as donor requirements and international standards. * Foster strong partnerships with local NGOs, building their capacity in budgeting, reporting, and compliance to drive sustainable growth and development. * Develop and implement robust risk management strategies, ensuring business continuity and resilience in the face of crisis or uncertainty. * Lead and manage external audits, representing Welthungerhilfe in financial discussions with donors, regulators, and other stakeholders, and ensuring transparency and accountability. * Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement, and positioning finance as a key driver of programmatic impact and operational resilience. * Design and implement a comprehensive financial planning framework, providing regular advisory inputs to the Senior Management Team on sustainability, investment priorities, and risk mitigation. * Ensure seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders, including program teams and senior management, to drive financial sustainability and support the achievement of organizational goals. * Stay up-to-date with changing regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in financial management and governance.