Head of Finance and Administration - Member of the Executive Board (80 - 100%)

Pro Natura is the leading organization for nature conservation in Switzerland with 170,000 members. It is committed to the promotion and preservation of indigenous animal and plant life. Around 100 people work in the Pro Natura headquarters, and another 100 are active in the 23 Pro Natura sections. For the Pro Natura headquarters in Basel, we are looking for the Finance and Administration department, as of 1. November 2026 or by arrangement, a Head of Finance and Administration - Member of the Executive Board 80-100 % You will lead the Finance and Administration area with around 12 employees and are a member of the Executive Board. In this key position, you will contribute to the financial stability, the further development of the organization, and the successful implementation of the association strategy. You are responsible for transparent, meaningful accounting and controlling (according to FER 21), financial planning, the IKS, and risk management. Your main tasks are: • Functional and personnel leadership of the areas of Finance, Administration, Member Service, and IT as well as their strategic further development • Responsibility for financial planning, budget, reporting, and quality assurance and their further development • Administration of the fixed assets of the central association • Responsibility for the infrastructure and further development of working methods/IT system landscapes • Responsibility for the annual financial statements, audit, as well as cooperation with external auditing bodies and partners • Ensuring professional governance in the responsible areas • Development of sound decision-making bases and key figures for the Executive Board and the Board of Directors What do you bring with you? • Sound business administration training as well as in-depth knowledge in finance and accounting as well as in controlling • Experience in financial planning, with budget processes and reportings as well as in handling financial investments, preferably in the NGO sector • Strong analytical and strategic-conceptual abilities as well as experience in strategy and organizational development processes • Structured, goal- and implementation-oriented way of working with sound experience in project and process management • Several years of leadership experience with a participatory, integrative leadership style as well as the ability to promote and further develop employees • Very good IT skills and experience in leading an IT department is an advantage • Interest in nature and environmental protection • Proficient German and good French skills • High service orientation and social competence, empathy, humor, and integrity • Decisiveness, ability to handle conflict, negotiation skills, and initiative What do we offer you? • A responsible, meaningful task in one of the largest nature conservation organizations in Switzerland • A leadership task with versatile design possibilities • Flexible part-time work and the possibility for home office • Attractive employment conditions • A modern workplace near the train station in Basel Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (PDF format) by 30.08.2026 via e-mail to monika.ndiaye@pronatura.ch with the subject "Abteilungsleitung F&A". For further information, Mr. Urs Leugger-Eggimann, Executive Director, Tel. 061 317 91 44 is at your disposal. We look forward to meeting you! pronatura.ch Basel Permanent employment Published on 03.08.2026