Director of Finance – Administration

matteria

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBogotá • ColombiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 standards. Proven ability to lead teams, improve financial workflows, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingCash Flow ManagementInternal ControlsProcurement Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisTreasury OperationsFinancial Close ProcessesCost StructuresProfit and Loss AnalysisRisk ManagementFinancial ComplianceScenario PlanningVendor ManagementDevelopment of Financial Policies

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationIndependent Working AbilityEffective PrioritizationSound Financial Judgment

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsCRM ToolsBI ToolsFinancial Management ToolsCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial Performance MonitoringCash Flow PressuresResource AllocationInternal and External AuditsAdministrative ExpensesFinancial SustainabilityPublic Funds ManagementHybrid Work ScheduleSpanish Communication SkillsAdvanced English Proficiency

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 understanding of revenue and expenses to anticipate cash flow pressures and support timely decisions
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 financial aspects of programs, projects, and proposals
Oversee reserves, assets, and investments
Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
Ensure tax, accounting, legal, and contractual compliance
Coordinate internal and external audits and address recommendations
Manage procurement and contracting processes for vendors and independent contractors
Ensure accurate financial close processes, reporting, and analysis
Collaborate with BI and technology functions on metrics, visualization, automation, and process improvements
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 workflows, automate routine tasks, reduce manual work, and strengthen controls
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, with 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 managing financial resources independently 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
Development of financial policies and controls
Preparation and presentation of financial information for senior leadership
Process improvement, standardization, and automation
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial management tools
Experience with ERP, CRM, and BI tools
Ability to use AI to improve administrative and financial processes
Management of public funds
Excellent written and verbal Spanish communication skills
Advanced English proficiency (CEFR C1)
Experience with financial and accounting ERP systems
Proficiency with collaboration and work management tools
Sound financial judgment, independent working ability, reliability, disciplined approach, and effective prioritization
Must be based in Bogotá and work on a hybrid schedule
Willingness to travel to communities and regions where the organization works

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct impact on the organization’s sustainability
Direct exposure to and collaboration with the Executive Director
Opportunity to build and shape the finance and administration function
Opportunity to work where financial decisions are directly connected to social impact
Potential to progressively 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