Finance Lead - Upsall International

Finance Lead

Location: Preference for South/Central America based locations.

Location type: Remote

Reporting to:  Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Manages:  Accounting Manager

Annual salary:  $109,000 - $137,200 USD. Geographic differential will be applied based on the location of hire. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying.

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Overtime Status: Exempt

Candidate level: Manager

Closing date:  Monday 12^th January 2026, 9:00 am CET

Background
The Global Methane Hub is the first coordinated philanthropic approach to methane mitigation funding. We support ambitious catalytic investments, lay the groundwork for long-term transformation of challenging sectors, and deliver quick wins in sectors that are ripe for action on the ground. The Hub focuses on the energy, agricultural, and waste sectors, which account for 96% of human-caused methane emissions.

Our actions are global in nature but we believe quick wins will only be had if we engage sub-nationals and local communities. Our grantmaking focuses on the highest emitting sectors and regions, with a team spread out across six continents and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Purpose of role
The Finance Lead at the Global Methane Hub oversees budget planning, financial operations, and reporting across the organisation. This role provides strategic financial leadership and is responsible for developing and executing financial planning frameworks, leading budget processes, producing comprehensive financial reports, and building finance team capacity to support GMH's growth and global operations, particularly through its Netherlands Stichting structure.

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the Finance Lead will manage a team of three finance professionals and work closely with the CFAO and leadership team to align financial planning with organisational strategy and ensure robust global financial management practices.

Primary responsibilities

Budget planning and strategic finance

Oversee the annual budget development process, working with finance staff and department heads across programs, operations, and support functions to forecast revenues, expenses, and capital needs.
Oversee budget monitoring across the organisation.
Guide development of multi-year financial projections and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making and organizational sustainability.
Develop financial business plans and forecasts.
Oversee design and implementation of budget planning frameworks, templates, and tools that enable effective forecasting across a globally distributed team.
Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to the CFAO and leadership team on resource allocation, program investments, and organisational priorities.
Translate organisational strategy into clear financial objectives and operational plans.
Support the CFAO in developing climate finance strategies for the Hub and its grantees.

Financial operations and monitoring

Direct the budget monitoring process, reviewing the variance analysis prepared by the Budget Manager to provide high-level, actionable insights to the CFAO and leadership.
Guide regular variance analysis to identify and explain differences between budgeted and actual figures, providing actionable insights to leadership.
Oversee financial forecasting and cash flow projections to anticipate liquidity needs and inform strategic adjustments.
Coordinate the full budget cycle with finance staff, including setting timelines, distributing materials, facilitating planning sessions, and consolidating departmental submissions.
Ensure budget compliance so that spending aligns with approved allocations, donor restrictions, and organisational policies.
Oversee implementation and maintenance of financial systems, tools, and processes that support efficient operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
Develop and utilise forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organisation's operations and business plans.
Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate financial data flows between operational accounting and strategic reporting.
Collaborate with the procurement associate to ensure cost-effective purchasing, vendor management, and compliance with procurement policies and organisational values.

Financial reporting and analysis

Lead the establishment and financial operations of GMH's Netherlands Stichting, including understanding Dutch financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Oversee the production of comprehensive financial reports for the CFAO, CEO, Board, and key stakeholders, adding strategic analysis on performance trends and key metrics.
Develop executive dashboards and visualizations that translate complex financial data into actionable intelligence for non-finance audiences.
Prepare financial presentations and materials for Board meetings, leadership retreats, and strategic planning sessions.
Lead monthly and quarterly financial review processes with department heads to discuss performance, identify risks, and adjust plans.
Design and track financial KPIs that measure organisational health and progress toward strategic goals.
Ensure financial reporting meets requirements for both the Netherlands Stichting and fiscal sponsor structures during the transition period.
Collaborate with the Grants Lead on grant portfolio financial planning, budget allocation strategies, and grant-related financial reporting and analysis.
Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to ensure smooth financial operations across entities.
Lead finance and administrative policy development and implementation.

Accounting and administration

Oversee the accounting area to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for funders, foundations, and the board of directors; oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements for all financial functions.
Remain up to date on non-profit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding non-profit operations.
Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to ensure smooth financial operations across entities.

Treasury and cash management

Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds as needed.
Oversee cash, investment, and asset management.
Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.

Leadership and management

Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to a team of three finance professionals.
Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and create development opportunities for team members.
Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment that promotes professional growth and cross-functional partnership.
Ensure the Finance Team is resourced and structured to meet both short-term operational needs and long-term organisational goals.
Coordinate with external advisors, auditors, and service providers on financial systems, controls, and compliance matters.
Build the Finance Team’s capabilities in areas such as budget analysis, financial modelling, systems management, and stakeholder communication.
Promote cross-departmental collaboration to ensure the finance function is integrated with programs, operations, and development teams.
Represent the finance function in cross-functional meetings and project teams.
Additional responsibilities as required.

Profile

Demonstrates organisational values of equity, agility, humility, integrity, and care.
Bachelor's degree required, relevant advanced degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related fields, and certifications preferred.
At least 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with demonstrated expertise in budget planning, financial analysis, and reporting.
Background in the climate, environmental, philanthropic, or international development sector preferred.
Experience working in organisations operating in the European Union; familiarity with Dutch or other EU country financial regulations and practices is highly valued.
Proven track record managing complex budgets for organisations with multiple funding sources, programs, or entities.
Previous people management experience required, with demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire finance teams.
Experience supporting organisational transitions, such as spin-offs, mergers, or new entity establishment, is a plus.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear insights.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
Experience with financial systems implementation or optimization; familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Excellent and/or native English required.
Proven ability to think strategically while managing operational details effectively.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work through solutions when there is no obvious path.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Self-reflective with an attitude of continuous improvement and openness to feedback.
Are passionate about being part of the climate change solution.

Additional information

This will be a full-time (40 hours/week) remote role and will require considerable time flexibility in order to support and collaborate with staff and stakeholders in multiple time zones. The position supervisor is in the GMT-3/-4 time zone.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally (~10%).
Please note that the successful candidate may undergo reference checks prior to starting employment.

Hiring statement
The Global Methane Hub is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realise our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, colour, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Employees will be offered a local employment contract through Atlas, an Employer of Record service. Benefits will include all statutory requirements for the hiring location, but at a minimum, GMH offers: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; 4 weeks of paid time off, up to 15 days of paid sick leave, 16 weeks of parental leave, holidays according to the local calendar, and an additional week of paid time off for end of year office closure. Employees receive wellness, technology, and home composting benefits in addition to professional development and training opportunities.

If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Tricia Placido at tricia@upsallinternational.com. To note: in order to keep your application safe and ensure your data is GDPR compliant, applications will not be accepted via email.

The deadline for applications is Monday 12th January 2026, 9:00 am CET, with applications assessed on a rolling basis ·

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