Introduction
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The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. The GCF has a portfolio of 314 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 18.0 billion to date.

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.  

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations.

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.  Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information?
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers


About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
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Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.


‍Position Objective
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The Senior Finance Reporting Transformation and Controls Specialist is responsible for leading the transformation of finance reporting processes and strengthening internal controls. Leveraging the recently implemented Oracle ERP this role ensures that finance reporting is robust, efficient, and aligned with best practices in compliance, automation, and risk management. The Specialist drives continuous improvement, supports change management, and fosters a culture of accountability and innovation within the finance function.

Purpose

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of finance reporting transformation initiatives, ensuring processes are efficient, controlled, and compliant with internal and external standards.
• Develop and refine methodologies for financial reporting, internal controls, and automation, driving consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment across all finance outputs.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to implement and enhance analytical tools-including KPIs and dashboards-to support robust financial analysis, informed budgetary decisions, and effective assessment of budget utilization.
• Serve as the principal architect for finance reporting control frameworks, upholding high standards of quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Identify and address systems and process interdependencies, proactively mitigating risks and ensuring the integrity of financial data.
• Support the preparation and delivery of Board and management materials, ensuring that reporting transformation and controls are embedded in all deliverables.
• Identify  process improvements and system enhancements for financial operations and reporting.  in collaboration with the Operational Risk Control and Excellence team.
• Work with the finance reporting manager to drive process improvements surrounding the monthly closing process and year-end closing process, ensuring thoroughness and alignment with accounting requirements.
• Serve as a key resource for ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, supporting the Director of Financial Control as needed.  Including support on managing the external audit process and external requests from donors.

Engagement

• Collaborate closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of transformation and controls initiatives.
• Guide and support finance team members in adopting new reporting processes, control frameworks, and automation tools, fostering knowledge sharing and consistency.
• Partner with IT, risk, and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration of controls and automation into finance reporting systems.
• Engage with key internal stakeholders—including department heads and process owners—to ensure that transformation initiatives are relevant, effective, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Act as a key point of contact for ad-hoc analysis, special projects, and new reporting requirements related to transformation and controls, ensuring effective communication and alignment with all relevant parties.

Delivery

• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all finance reporting transformation and controls outputs, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, Board materials, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Prepare, finalize, and polish narratives and supporting materials for finance reporting, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Independently produces analyses in agreement with the Director of Finance Control that may not be assigned to others, including special analyses and responses to Board or management requests.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of analytical tools and KPIs, ensuring effective integration into regular reporting and decision-making processes.
• Document, update, and provide guidance on methodologies for finance reporting, forecasting, and controls to support consistency and knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

Education and Certifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree requirement.
• Qualified Accountant (e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) required.

Experience

• Minimum of 11 years of experience in financial reporting and control, with hands-on experience in budget planning/forecasting process, and financial closure processes.
• Finance transformation experience.  Specifically surrounding ERP roll outs and process improvements in financial organisations
• Proficiency in applying and analyzing the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards in International/multilateral organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Preferred candidate to have experience of Oracle fusion (AP, AR, Travel & Expenses).
• Project management experience will be an advantage.

Competencies

Demonstrates competencies for communication, teamwork, planning and organizing, accountability, client orientation, and technological awareness, including through the following:

• Demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, planning and organizing, accountability, client orientation, and technological awareness.
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
• Agile and able to work in a fast-changing multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders at different technical and strategic levels.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost, and quality standards.
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks and shows willingness to learn new technology.

Salary: USD 145,000 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable)): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.


The closing date for application is 09 October 2025 (11:59 PM KST). Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
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*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.


Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.