Innovative Finance Compliance Specialist (d/f/m)

Plan International is an independent organisation for development cooperation and humanitarian. Our goal is for girls and boys worldwide to have equal rights and opportunities and to actively shape their future. To achieve this, we implement efficient and transparent projects for sustainable community development in our partner countries and respond swiftly to emergencies and disasters that threaten children\’s lives. In over 75 countries, we work hand in hand with children, youth, supporters, and partners of all genders to achieve our global goals. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals strengthen our commitment. Plan is committed to child protection.
We are looking for a new team member for our department International Cooperationin Hamburgas soon as possible

Innovative Finance ComplianceSpecialist (d/f/m)

– limited to 2 years / full-time (39hours per week) –
The Innovative Finance Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading the organisation’s transition from grant-based funding to commercial contracts and results-based financing. The role focuses on designing and implementing compliance systems, managing change processes, and ensuring financial structures meet the requirements of commercial contracting.

Your tasks & responsibilities:

1. System design and change management

• Develop and implement financial compliance systems tailored to commercial contracts and results-based financing mechanisms
• Lead the roll-out of new processes and tools, ensuring their consistent application across global teams
• Establish clear workflows for budgeting, approvals and reporting, integrated into existing financial platforms

2. Partnerships and joint ventures

• Represent the organisation in meetings with consultancies and potential partners
• Support negotiations and ensure financial and compliance considerations are reflected in partnership discussions
• Draft and review joint venture agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational standards.

3. Budgeting and proposal development

• Partner with the Business Development team to prepare financial proposals, ensuring value for money and compliance with donor requirements
• Contribute to financial modelling and pricing strategies that strengthen competitiveness in tenders
• Provide guidance on budget tracking, forecasting and donor financial reporting throughout project delivery

4.Leadership advisory and risk management

• Advise the leadership team and senior decision-makers on compliance requirements, financial risks and contract conditions
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and oversee internal reviews and external audit preparation
• Develop and implement risk mitigation measures to strengthen financial governance

5. Capacity building

• Deliver training and technical support on compliance for commercial contracts and results-based financing
• Strengthen the ability of programme, finance and business development teams to apply new systems and practices

Your profile:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or CPA/ACCA preferred
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in financial compliance, donor contract management, or auditing within the NGO sector
• Proven experience managing donor-funded commercial or service contracts (e.g., GIZ fee-based, BMZ co-financing, USAID contracts)
• Knowledge of international donor regulations and audit frameworks, with a strong background in financial proposal development, budgeting and reporting
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in financial compliance for commercial contracts and results-based financing
• Proven record of advising leadership teams and influencing decision-making
• Experience in negotiating with external partners and drafting or reviewing joint venture agreements
• Fluency in English required (French, German & Spanish Language are an asset)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of donor compliance frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage change across diverse teams

We offer you:

• A flexible working hours model and up to 12 days of mobile work per month
• 30 vacation days based on a 5-day work week
• A subsidy for the “Deutschlandticket” and the company pension scheme
• A company laptop and a subsidy for home office equipment
• Exciting responsibilities and a modern, ergonomic working environment

The actions of Plan International Deutschland e.V. are guided by our values of solidarity, tolerance, freedom, equality, and justice. We embrace diversity and therefore explicitly welcome applications from all members of society.

If you are interested in this challenging role, please apply in English and include your salary expectations and earliestpossible start date online.

Plan International Deutschland e.V.
Bramfelder Straße 70
22305 Hamburg