Administrative and Financial Manager / Administrative Manager (M/F)

About the company

The Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international (Ferdi), recognized as being in the public interest, aims to promote research and reflection on sustainable international development and the policies that contribute to it. Since its creation in 2003, Ferdi has become a think-tank highly present in international debates on development. Ferdi, starting from a permanent team of approximately 35 people based in Clermont-Ferrand, can mobilize a network of about a hundred high-level researchers, internationally renowned in the field of economics and development. Through the events it organizes and participates in, its publications, and its partnership relations, Ferdi contributes to the evolution of ideas on important and varied subjects, such as geographic allocation criteria for aid, how to address the vulnerability of economies and the fragility of States, the effectiveness of international policies implemented in favor of Least Developed Countries (LDC), or even issues related to taxation for development. Ferdi's activities are motivated and guided by three ambitions: promoting research excellence, bringing reflection and decision-making closer together, and strengthening capacities, particularly in the South.

Your tasks

Ferdi is currently recruiting its Administrative and Financial Manager (M/F). Reporting directly to the Secretary General and as a member of the Executive Committee, he/she will ensure all accounting and financial functions and participate in the general administration of the Foundation. Ferdi envisions that this position be open to an 80% part-time schedule.

Financial and Accounting Management

• Preparation and monitoring of annual accounts and budget;
• Preparation and monitoring of general and analytical accounting in connection with the accounting firm;
• Management control;
• Monitoring of invoicing, treasury management, and banking relations;
• Production of financial statements and reporting;
• Monitoring of audits by financial partners and relations with the statutory auditor.

Administrative and HR Management

• Supervises personnel administration (payroll, contracts, training, monitoring of the collective agreement);
• Participation in monitoring social dialogue and relations with staff representatives;
• Preparation and monitoring of employment and service contracts;
• Responsibility for the archiving of administrative documents.

Management

• Supervision of the administrative and financial team (1 person);
• Participation in the governance of the institution, notably within the Executive Committee;
• Support to the Secretary General on the implementation of governance;

Requirements

Required Diploma and Experience

• Higher education in finance/management, such as a Master's in accounting and finance;
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a similar position;
• Significant experience in the non-profit sector and/or a foundation recognized as being in the public interest is appreciated.

Sought Skills

• Mastery of software on the accounting information system, notably Sage;
• Change management;
• Organization and ability to anticipate;
• Mastery of professional English;
• Interpersonal skills and a taste for teamwork;
• Interest and potentially experience in issues relating to international development.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter before November 15, 2026.

Other

Job Characteristics Position based in Clermont-Ferrand. CDI, from 80% to 100%, to be discussed. Teleworking possible. Indicative remuneration (depending on qualification, experience, and working time) between 40 and 50 K€ gross annual. Position to be filled as soon as possible.