Director of Administration and Finance

matteria

. Lead budgeting, cash flow management, treasury operations, reserve management, financial forecasting, investments, and financial performance monitoring .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBogotá • ColombiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, cash flow management, and financial forecasting, while ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, improve financial processes, and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingCash Flow ManagementInternal ControlsFinancial Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisTreasury OperationsProfit and Loss AnalysisCost StructuresFinancial ForecastingRisk ManagementVendor ManagementProcurementFinancial Close ProcessesScenario Planning

Soft Skills

Effective PrioritizationReliabilitySound Financial JudgmentAbility to Work IndependentlyThorough and Disciplined Approach

Tools & Technologies

ExcelERP SystemsCRM ToolsBI ToolsPower BILookerCollaboration ToolsWork Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial Performance MonitoringComplianceAuditsResource AllocationLiquidity ManagementAdministrative ExpensesFinancial SustainabilityContractual RequirementsInternal and External AuditsLeadership Transition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead budgeting, cash flow management, treasury operations, reserve management, financial forecasting, investments, and financial performance monitoring
Develop financial scenarios, assess risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to the Executive Director
Support annual planning and prioritize resource allocation
Monitor cost structures, margins, indirect cost recovery, administrative expenses, and financial sustainability
Assess the financial feasibility, costs, and sustainability of programs, projects, and proposals
Oversee liquidity, reserves, assets, and investments
Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with tax, accounting, legal, and contractual requirements
Coordinate internal and external audits and address recommendations
Ensure consistent procurement and contracting processes for vendors and independent contractors
Ensure accurate financial close processes, reporting, and analysis
Define financial metrics and information requirements with BI and technology colleagues
Advise program teams and other functions on costs, margins, pricing, budgets, and resource allocation
Lead the administration and finance team
Maintain continuity during the leadership transition
Improve administrative and financial processes through simplification, automation, and reduced manual work
Collaborate with Technology and Platforms to define requirements, prioritize improvements, and support implementation
Represent United Way Colombia in global and regional forums when required
Assess financial, tax, contractual, and legal implications of regional and global projects for Colombia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
At least 10 years of professional experience with increasing responsibility in administration and finance
At least five years of experience leading teams and finance functions
Direct responsibility for budgeting, cash flow, financial planning, audits, and compliance
Experience as a Finance Director, Director of Administration and Finance, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, CFO, or equivalent role within a mid-sized organization
Experience independently managing financial resources and working closely with an Executive Director, General Manager, or Board of Directors
Hands-on experience in budgeting, treasury operations, financial close processes, audits, procurement, contracts, and vendor management
Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Cash flow, treasury, and reserve management
Financial analysis and scenario planning
Profit and loss analysis, cost structures, and margins
Internal controls and risk management
Internal and external audits
Legal, contractual, and financial compliance
Procurement, contracting, and vendor management
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial management tools
Experience with ERP, CRM, and BI tools
Ability to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve administrative and financial processes
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience with financial and accounting ERP systems
Experience with reporting and BI tools such as Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms
Proficiency with collaboration and work management tools
Spanish: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
English: Advanced proficiency (CEFR C1)
Sound financial judgment
Ability to work independently
Reliability and a thorough, disciplined approach
Effective prioritization
Must be based in Bogotá
Willingness to travel to communities and regions where the organization works

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct exposure to and collaboration with the Executive Director
Opportunity to build and shape the finance and administration function
Opportunity to expand the role into operations, organizational improvement, and digital transformation
Interaction with areas, partners, and stakeholders across the impact ecosystem
Connection to United Way, a global network with international presence and expertise
Opportunity to combine technical depth, people leadership, and organizational development
Mission-driven work connected to education, social impact, and reducing inequality