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Finance Manager (m/f/d)

  • SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit
  • Berlin
  • München
  • Berufserfahrung
  • Finanzen, Controlling
  • Vollzeit
  • Publiziert: 12.11.2026
  • Befristet
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The SOS Children's Villages worldwide Hermann-Gmeiner-Fonds Deutschland e.V. is an independent, non-denominational children's rights organization. With its headquarters in Munich and offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf, the organization has been supporting the global projects of SOS Children's Villages since 1963. 200 employees are committed to the vision of “For a world that lets you grow”. With almost 3,000 programs in over 130 countries, the organization offers help to children, young people and families in need through education, medical care and family strengthening. The focus is on strengthening the family, sustainability, children's rights and cultural sensitivity.
 

International Operations manages the funding of our international partner’s projects. We work with internal and external bodies to ensure that donations are used appropriately and provide reporting.

For this department we are looking for a Finance Manager for Project Funding (f/m/d) for our Munich or Berlin office. This is a full-time position (38,5 hours per week) available immediately. The position has a fixed term to cover parental leave.

Your tasks

  • Working alongside our programme departments, you will review funding applications from our international partners, focusing on project budgets. You will prepare funding agreements and submit them to our Board for approval. This ensures that donations are used to support effective projects in areas such as child and youth care and family strengthening. 
  • You will also be responsible for arranging the transfer of funds. During project implementation by our partners, you will check their budgets, reports and audits. This will ensure that our funds are used for their intended purpose and support project change management. 
  • You will work closely with colleagues from our programme departments and act as the main point of contact for several of our international partners on financial matters. 
  • As part of a major overhaul of our grant-making processes, you will introduce and develop new procedures with our partners. To this end, you will be involved in internal change projects. 
  • You will assist with internal monitoring and reporting, including quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting. 
  • You will also support our fundraising efforts and annual audit by providing analysis and financial information.

Your profile

  • A degree in Business Studies or equivalent with a solid professional grounding in numbers and financial processes.
  • Experience in financial controlling and accounting, as well as in the not-for-profit sector, would be advantageous but is not required.
  • Your excellent English skills enable you to understand complex subjects and express yourself confidently. The ability to speak and write French is advantageous. You also have a good command of German.
  • Experience of working in the field of international development cooperation in West Asia or West Africa would be an advantage.
  • You are eager to learn, and you are interested in understanding complex structures.
  • You can work independently and enjoy working in a team. You can recognise when each type of work is required. You know how to navigate difficult situations and find mutually beneficial solutions.
  • You have excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.  
  • Knowledge of digital project management and accounting systems such as SAP would be an advantage.

What we offer

  • A diverse, inspiring, and responsible role in a professionally managed, internationally active non-profit organization·      
  • Opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of an international network
  • An open ear for new ideas and impulses, and the opportunity to help shape our work, processes and digital systems
  • Work-life balance through flexible working hours, compensatory time off, and the option to work remotely (including from abroad)
  • Numerous benefits like employer funded pension and financial allowance for childcare
  • Meal allowance, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, subsidized EGYM Wellpass
  • Interesting further training opportunities

SOS Children’s Villages adhere to strict child safeguarding principles and maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. Therefore, during recruitment, we not only consider personal and professional suitability, but also the willingness to act according to our child protection guidelines and values. We require an extended police clearance certificate upon employment.

Diversity is important to us. At SOS Children’s Villages Worldwide, we actively stand against racism and discrimination, and we welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

If you are excited about this challenging role, we look forward to receiving your application soon!


SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit 
Ridlerstr. 55
80339 München