Advancing the transition towards climate neutrality with cutting edge analysis and impactful policy strategies.
Agora Think Tanks develops evidence-based solutions to accelerate the cross-sectoral transformation of energy and industry systems worldwide. We combine rigorous analysis, stakeholder engagement and skills sharing to develop feasible policy solutions – working independently and free of economic or party-political interests. Agora is currently exploring expanding its presence globally to combine the strengths of local expertise and international experience to provide unique counsel to decision-makers.
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will build and lead a unified global finance function across a multi-entity legal architecture, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. At this exciting formative stage, we are now seeking an outstanding CFO who will develop a coherent financial strategy for a complex, distributed organisation. You will be responsible for the organisation's global financial architecture, its central grants management function, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and inter-entity management, and full financial compliance across each jurisdiction in which it operates.
The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant experience at CFO, Deputy CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent executive level. They will demonstrate deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, grant compliance and donor reporting. Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country financial operations is essential, as is sufficient fluency in Belgian, Dutch or German finance, regulation and compliance. An inspiring and collaborative leader, you will combine technical depth with the strategic judgment and comfort with ambiguity required to build financial systems and teams in an organisation where some structures are still being defined. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to translate complex financial architecture for boards, donors, programme teams, and government and philanthropic partners.
Informal enquiries and questions can be directed to Nikki Tye on Nikki.tye@perrettlaver.com. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference 8516. The deadline for applications is 09:00 CEST, Friday 28th August 2026.
The successful applicant should ideally be based in The Hague. Netherlands. Although working remotely is common, frequent travel will be essential.
The salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the position.
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation.
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