Head of Finance and Administration - Member of Executive Management

Pro Natura is the leading organization for nature conservation in Switzerland with 170,000 members. It is committed to promoting and preserving the native fauna and flora. The Pro Natura office employs around 100 people, and another 100 are active in the 23 Pro Natura sections.

For the Pro Natura office in Basel, we are looking for the Head of Finance and Administration starting from November 1, 2026, or by agreement. You will lead the finance and administration department with around 12 employees and serve as a member of the executive management. In this key position, you will contribute to financial stability, the further development of the organization, and the successful implementation of the association strategy. Your responsibilities include:

• Technical and personnel management of the areas finance, administration, member service, and IT, and their strategic development.
• Responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and quality assurance and their further development.
• Management of the fixed assets of the central association.
• Responsibility for infrastructure and development of work methods/IT system landscapes.
• Responsibility for annual financial statements, audit, and collaboration with external audit firms and partners.
• Ensuring professional governance in the responsible areas.
• Developing sound decision-making bases and key figures for the management and board.

What do you bring?

• Strong business education with in-depth knowledge in finance and accounting as well as controlling.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting processes, and reporting, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Strong analytical and strategic-conceptual skills as well as experience in strategy and organizational development processes.
• Structured, goal-oriented working style with solid experience in project and process management.
• Several years of management experience with a participatory, integrative leadership style and the ability to develop and promote employees.
• Very good IT skills and experience in leading an IT department is an advantage.
• Interest in nature and environmental protection.
• Fluent in German and good knowledge of French.
• High service orientation and social competence, empathy, humor, and integrity.
• Decision-making strength, conflict resolution skills, 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 position with versatile design possibilities.
• Flexible part-time work and the possibility of working from home.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• A modern workplace near the train station in Basel.

If this sounds appealing, we look forward to receiving your complete application (PDF format) by email referring to "Head of F&A." For further inquiries, please contact Herr Leugger-Eggimann, Managing Director, by phone.