Head of Finance & Administration, Kvinna till Kvinna

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Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation

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  • Career category: Finance
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 17/06/2026
  • Location: Northern, Southern and Western Europe
Peace and Security Movement building
At Kvinna till Kvinna, you will be part of an international organisation with more than 110 colleagues committed to strengthening women’s rights in conflict-affected countries.
About the job

As Regional Finance Manager, you will be part of the Kvinna till Kvinna South Caucasus and Eastern Europe (SCEE) regional team and report to the Regional Director. The position is based in Vilnius, Stockholm, or another relevant country in Europe where Kvinna till Kvinna has an office.

You will work closely with the regional team and partner organisations distributed across the region and the Finance department in the head office in Stockholm. The role includes frequent travel within Europe and the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe region.

The Regional Finance Manager is responsible for supporting sound financial management, compliance and risk mitigation across Kvinna till Kvinna’s regional programmes and partnerships. The role also includes strengthening the financial management capacity of partner organisations operating in complex and crisis-affected contexts.

Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:

  • Ensure effective financial management routines, internal controls and payment procedures in line with Kvinna till Kvinna and donor requirements;
  • Process partner payments, maintain accurate financial records and prepare financial documentation and reporting;
  • Conduct financial assessments of partner organisations and review budgets, financial reports and audit documentation;
  • Support grant management processes together with programme, grants and finance colleagues across the region;
  • Coordinate audits, financial reviews and follow-up on compliance requirements;
  • Develop and strengthen financial management systems, risk mitigation measures and anti-corruption practices adapted to complex and crisis-affected contexts;
  • Lead capacity strengthening initiatives for partner organisations through trainings, peer learning and individual support;
  • Contribute to coordination, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of financial management practices across the regional programme.

About you

To be successful in this role, we believe you are structured and analytical with strong integrity and attention to detail. Additionally, you value collaboration and are comfortable coordinating with colleagues and partners across multiple countries and contexts. You have the ability to prioritise effectively, adapt to changing circumstances and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

You are committed to transparency, accountability, democratic values, women’s human rights and gender equality.


Formal qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Development Cooperation or another relevant field;
  • At least five years of relevant professional experience in grants management, financial management or similar roles within international development cooperation or related sectors;
  • Proven experience supporting and strengthening the financial management capacity of civil society organisations and networks;
  • Experience working in or with the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe region;
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Russian;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel;
  • Experience using digital accounting systems and financial management tools;
  • Knowledge and experience of anti-corruption measures and compliance procedures.

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