The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

The Ukraine crisis could become the worst humanitarian crisis Europe has seen in decades. To strengthen our capacity to deliver on our mission, we are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight.

As a key member of the Country Program Senior Management Team, the Senior Finance Manager will contribute to the development of strategic and operational plans and will be accountable for monitoring and delivering against financial targets through comprehensive analytical reviews.

Major Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Analysis: Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions, analyze and report on the country program’s financial health, and contribute to the annual strategic planning process.
• Controllership: Ensure compliance with IRC, donor, and local financial policies, monitor financial activities and internal controls, lead monthly reconciliations and reporting, oversee donor financial reports and audits, and safeguard assets and ensure legal compliance.
• Treasury: Manage bank relations and cash flow forecasting, oversee reconciliations and foreign exchange risk, and ensure timely fund transfers and receivables collection.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead grant budget development and revisions, maintain and update the country’s operating budget, and review actual vs. budget expenditures with leadership.
• Staff Management & Training: Define roles and recruit qualified finance staff, conduct performance reviews and support career development, and deliver finance training to staff across departments.
• Key Relationships: Reports to Country Director and Regional Finance Director, with direct reports including Finance Officer and Partnerships Finance Senior Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in finance leadership roles within humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft 365).
• Fluent in English and Polish (C1–C2).
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Proactive team player with a commitment to staff development.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in financial leadership within international development or humanitarian organizations.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance (e.g., USG, EU, UN).
• Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to lead and mentor finance teams in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.

The Senior Finance Manager role offers a monthly salary of 15000 PLN gross. The position is based in Warsaw or Wroclaw, or fully remote from other locations with occasional travel to Warsaw and partners offices.

IRC is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from diverse candidates. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

IRC is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful work environment, and we adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct.