Interim Head of Operational Finance

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. As a non-profit, self-governed movement of over 63,000 dedicated professionals, we provide life-saving medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and exclusion from healthcare.

Our work is guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. We act based on need, and when we witness injustice, we speak out. Our commitment to professionalism and humanity can mean the difference between life and death.

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, ethnic background, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they intersect together.

With immediate effect, MSF-Netherlands is looking for an :

Interim Head of Operational Finance 100% – 9 months

Based in Amsterdam Office

We are seeking an Interim Head of Operational Finance for a period of 9 months. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding financial integrity in our Country Programs and contributing to an optimal use of resources in support of OCA Operations. You will report to the Director of Finance and Business Operations, work in partnership with the Head of HQ Finance, and manage a team including the Field Finance unit, Field Accounting unit, and Project Funding unit.

The ideal starting date for this interim position is 01 August 2025 .

Main responsibilities

Advise the Director of Finance and the Operations Department on financial strategy, including budgets, forecasts, monthly results, and risk management.

Manage and develop finance teams —Field Advisory, Field Accounting, Project Funding—by setting clear objectives and fostering collaboration. Encourage participation in the Finance HQ structure review.

Ensure financial compliance and integrity through robust audit preparation, financial controls, and quality assurance of financial processes and documentation across all OCA operational locations.

Oversee treasury and contingency planning , ensuring sufficient and risk-aware resource allocation to country programmes and preparedness for emergency support.

Represent Operational Finance within OCA and externally, building key stakeholder relationships.

Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and technologies, ensuring alignment with institutional knowledge and cross-OC consistency.

Candidate profile

Relevant education in finance with demonstratable finance leadership experience.

Ability to articulate a strategic vision for the Finance department, with a focus on supporting the forthcoming Finance HQ structure review.

Due to the short-term interim nature of this role, we require previous MSF experience.

Fluency in English, written and verbal.

Competences

Visionary Leadership – Ability to articulate and drive a strategic vision for the development of Operational Finance, aligned with organizational priorities and operational realities.

Financial Stewardship – Strong grasp of financial governance, risk management, and compliance, with a proactive approach to audit readiness and donor accountability.

Operational Insight – Capacity to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for operational decision-making and strategic planning.

Change Management – Skilled in leading change initiatives, fostering collaboration across units, and embedding continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Stakeholder Engagement – Effective communicator and advocate for finance priorities within internal platforms and external FinOps networks.

Team Empowerment – Proven ability to build and motivate teams, ensuring clarity of roles, shared goals, and a safe and inspiring working environment.

We offer

A challenging interim position on a 9-month basis.

A gross monthly salary between €5,922 and €8,153 a month depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment

30 days off (based on a full-time employment)

A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution

8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary in May

Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance

L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses

An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background