Senior Finance Manager Position Title:
Senior Finance Manager Location:
Geneva, Switzerland (hybrid working possible, two days a week) Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer Contract Type:
Full-time, permanent
About UICC The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is the largest and oldest global membership organisation dedicated to taking action against cancer. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, UICC has some 1,100 member organisations in over 170 countries and territories.
UICC’s membership base includes the world’s major cancer leagues and societies, research institutes, treatment centres, hospitals, public health agencies, and patient support groups. UICC also boasts more than 60 strategic partners.
UICC’s mission is to unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda.
About the role The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading UICC’s finance function and providing strategic financial leadership to support organisational sustainability, governance, risk management, operational performance and informed decision‑making.
The role has overall responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, financial reporting, audit management, compliance and internal controls across the organisation.
Working closely with the CEO, COO, Senior Management Team, Treasurer, and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, the Senior Finance Manager provides financial advice to maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship and governance and contribute to the long‑term financial sustainability of the organisation.
Key responsibilities Strategic finance and business partnering
Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, COO and Senior Management Team on financial strategy, organisational sustainability, resource allocation and the financial implications of strategic decisions
Contribute to strategic reviews and long‑term financial planning to support organisational objectives and sustainable growth
Financial planning, budgeting and performance management
Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across all organisational programmes and functions
Monitor financial performance and provide regular financial analysis, variance reporting and recommendations to management
Develop financial models, dashboard and performance indicators to support decision‑making and organisational planning
Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management, annual report, governance bodies and external stakeholders
Governance, Board and Committee support
Serve as the principal finance liaison to the Treasurer and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Prepare financial reports, presentations and supporting papers for Finance Committee and Board meetings
Present financial performance, forecasts, risk assessments and recommendations to the Finance Committee and governance bodies as required
Maintain and support the continuous improvement of financial governance frameworks, policies and procedures
Risk management and internal controls
Support the management in maintaining and overseeing the organisational risk register
Support the COO in coordinating risk assessments, monitor mitigation plans and report key risks to management and governance bodies
Strengthen internal controls, financial policies and compliance processes across the organisation
Support business continuity planning and broader organisational risk management initiatives
Treasury and investment oversight
Manage organisational liquidity, cash‑flow forecasting and banking relationships
Oversee liquidities investments, reserve management and foreign exchange risk management activities
Monitor investment performance, prepare and present reporting for management and governance committees
Financial reporting, audit and compliance
Oversee financial accounting operations and statutory reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements and Swiss GAAP FER21 reporting standards
Lead the coordination of external audits and support internal audit activities
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance
Systems, processes and continuous improvement
Lead finance systems enhancement and process improvement initiatives
Drive automation, standardisation and optimisation of financial processes and reporting
Ensure data integrity and effective utilisation of financial systems
People leadership
Manage and develop the finance team including an accountant and a finance coordinator
Provide financial oversight of legal, payroll and finance systems support activities
Support employee development, performance management within the finance function
Candidate profile Skills and experience
University degree or equivalent experience to reach master level in finance, accounting, business administration or related field
Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in finance or controlling role
Experience managing or significantly contributing to systems implementation and process improvement projects, ideally including ERP environments would be an asset
Proven track record of efficiently managing financial and accounting principles, Swiss GAAP FER 21 would be an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present and influence senior‑level stakeholders, able to translate financial information into clear recommendations for non‑financial stakeholders
Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience working in a multicultural environment
Strong time‑management and organisation skills
Strong negotiation and networking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Full professional proficiency in English and French is required
What we offer
Opportunity to work at the heart of the global cancer control community in Geneva
A key role within a mission‑driven and highly regarded and multi‑award‑winning organisation
International and diverse team environment operating in outstanding office space close to the United Nations
Competitive compensation and benefits package
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Senior Finance Manager Location:
Geneva, Switzerland (hybrid working possible, two days a week) Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer Contract Type:
Full-time, permanent
About UICC The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is the largest and oldest global membership organisation dedicated to taking action against cancer. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, UICC has some 1,100 member organisations in over 170 countries and territories.
UICC’s membership base includes the world’s major cancer leagues and societies, research institutes, treatment centres, hospitals, public health agencies, and patient support groups. UICC also boasts more than 60 strategic partners.
UICC’s mission is to unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda.
About the role The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading UICC’s finance function and providing strategic financial leadership to support organisational sustainability, governance, risk management, operational performance and informed decision‑making.
The role has overall responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, financial reporting, audit management, compliance and internal controls across the organisation.
Working closely with the CEO, COO, Senior Management Team, Treasurer, and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, the Senior Finance Manager provides financial advice to maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship and governance and contribute to the long‑term financial sustainability of the organisation.
Key responsibilities Strategic finance and business partnering
Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, COO and Senior Management Team on financial strategy, organisational sustainability, resource allocation and the financial implications of strategic decisions
Contribute to strategic reviews and long‑term financial planning to support organisational objectives and sustainable growth
Financial planning, budgeting and performance management
Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles across all organisational programmes and functions
Monitor financial performance and provide regular financial analysis, variance reporting and recommendations to management
Develop financial models, dashboard and performance indicators to support decision‑making and organisational planning
Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management, annual report, governance bodies and external stakeholders
Governance, Board and Committee support
Serve as the principal finance liaison to the Treasurer and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Prepare financial reports, presentations and supporting papers for Finance Committee and Board meetings
Present financial performance, forecasts, risk assessments and recommendations to the Finance Committee and governance bodies as required
Maintain and support the continuous improvement of financial governance frameworks, policies and procedures
Risk management and internal controls
Support the management in maintaining and overseeing the organisational risk register
Support the COO in coordinating risk assessments, monitor mitigation plans and report key risks to management and governance bodies
Strengthen internal controls, financial policies and compliance processes across the organisation
Support business continuity planning and broader organisational risk management initiatives
Treasury and investment oversight
Manage organisational liquidity, cash‑flow forecasting and banking relationships
Oversee liquidities investments, reserve management and foreign exchange risk management activities
Monitor investment performance, prepare and present reporting for management and governance committees
Financial reporting, audit and compliance
Oversee financial accounting operations and statutory reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements and Swiss GAAP FER21 reporting standards
Lead the coordination of external audits and support internal audit activities
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance
Systems, processes and continuous improvement
Lead finance systems enhancement and process improvement initiatives
Drive automation, standardisation and optimisation of financial processes and reporting
Ensure data integrity and effective utilisation of financial systems
People leadership
Manage and develop the finance team including an accountant and a finance coordinator
Provide financial oversight of legal, payroll and finance systems support activities
Support employee development, performance management within the finance function
Candidate profile Skills and experience
University degree or equivalent experience to reach master level in finance, accounting, business administration or related field
Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in finance or controlling role
Experience managing or significantly contributing to systems implementation and process improvement projects, ideally including ERP environments would be an asset
Proven track record of efficiently managing financial and accounting principles, Swiss GAAP FER 21 would be an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present and influence senior‑level stakeholders, able to translate financial information into clear recommendations for non‑financial stakeholders
Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience working in a multicultural environment
Strong time‑management and organisation skills
Strong negotiation and networking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Full professional proficiency in English and French is required
What we offer
Opportunity to work at the heart of the global cancer control community in Geneva
A key role within a mission‑driven and highly regarded and multi‑award‑winning organisation
International and diverse team environment operating in outstanding office space close to the United Nations
Competitive compensation and benefits package
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Senior Finance Manager Arbeitgeber: Union for International Cancer Control
Die Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, im Herzen der globalen Krebsbekämpfungsgemeinschaft in Genf zu arbeiten. Mit einem wettbewerbsfähigen Vergütungspaket und einem internationalen, vielfältigen Team in einem inspirierenden Büro in der Nähe der Vereinten Nationen fördert UICC eine positive Arbeitskultur, die auf Zusammenarbeit und persönlichem Wachstum basiert. Hier haben Sie die Chance, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einer bedeutungsvollen Rolle weiterzuentwickeln und einen echten Unterschied im Leben von Menschen zu machen.
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Union for International Cancer Control Recruiting-Team
