Director of Finance

The Nature Conservancy

. Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across The Nature Conservancy's Oceania region .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Australia, New ZealandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic financial leadership with expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and manage geographically dispersed teams while ensuring effective financial governance.

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Strategic Financial LeadershipFinancial ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingFinancial ReportingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial PlanningRisk ManagementComplianceFinancial GovernanceBudget DevelopmentLong-Term Financial PlanningInternal ControlProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsOrganizational EffectivenessCommunicationMulti-Priority Management

Industry Keywords

Financial PoliciesStatutory ObligationsCross-Functional TeamsGeographically Dispersed TeamsDonor Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across The Nature Conservancy's Oceania region
Lead regional finance strategies, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, risk management, and financial governance
Partner with Business Unit Leads, Finance & Operations teams, regional leadership, Development, Conservation, Operations, and global finance teams
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and Boards
Ensure financial resources are managed effectively and risks are identified and mitigated
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and statutory obligations
Promote consistency in financial management practices and strengthen organizational effectiveness
Provide leadership and direction to Finance personnel across Oceania
Contribute to regional and global initiatives advancing TNC's mission and strategic objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience or equivalent combination
Significant experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis
Experience providing strategic financial advice and business partnering support to senior leaders
Experience developing and overseeing complex budgets and long-term financial plans
Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and working across multiple countries or jurisdictions
Experience leading and developing finance professionals
Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and organizational initiatives simultaneously
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels
Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control
Experience developing, managing and implementing multiple projects and strategic goals
Fluent English is required for programs outside the US
Successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Retirement benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and well-being benefits
Flexible work environment
Career development
Flexible schedules