Job ID: HQ01925. Under the direction of the CFAO, the Head of Finance is responsible for setting and leading the organization's finance management strategy, aligning financial direction with senior leadership priorities, and integrating key functions such as accounting, audit, treasury, and investment to support research and operations. The role involves overseeing global planning, risk management, and financial innovation, while advising governance bodies and representing the organization in strategic partnerships and donor engagements. The position is based at the IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines and is open for international applications.
Responsibilities:
- Set and lead finance management direction to support organizational vision and growth
- Shape financial policy to strengthen governance and compliance and champion innovation in financial systems
- Lead enterprise-wide financial planning and resource allocation
- Oversee financial risk management and lead readiness for global audits, reviews and evaluations
- Deliver organizational financial reports that guide strategic decisions
- Manage the global finance team, conducting performance evaluations and identifying development opportunities
- Partner with the CFAO to drive digital transformation
- Represent the organization's financial practices in engagement with leadership and major donors
- Advise the board and governance bodies on financial matters and engage with donors, regulators and partners
- Set and monitor strategies that integrate project/program cycles, budgeting and audit schedules with corporate planning and donor compliance requirements
- Establish advanced standards and metrics in finance management, audit and reporting
- Ensure compliance with global standards and donor frameworks
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Membership of a recognized professional accounting body (e.g. CPA) preferred
- Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration (MBA) preferred
Required experience:
- Substantive experience in finance leadership, defining the financial direction of an organization
- Experience driving innovative finance strategies and change
- Substantive experience leading diverse finance teams across multiple locations and cultures
- Substantive experience advising senior leadership and liaising with major donors
Preferred: experience in global finance management for an international development or research organization; donor-funded programs; CGIAR experience; ERP implementation; donor reporting; large-scale proposals.
IRRI offers a comprehensive benefits package including globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, and life and accident insurance.
Closing Date: 06-Nov-2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the IRRI recruitment portal using the 'Apply for requisition' link. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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