
Chief Finance & Administration Officer The Wellbeing Project
- Bogotá DC
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Balanced Self-Leadership (Be You, Be Great): We encourage deep self-awareness,
self-care, set clear priorities, and proactively seek feedback to improve.
- Lightness (Be You, Be Gentle): We bring joy, curiosity, and a growth mindset into our work, focusing on solutions and maintaining a high level of positive energy.
- Collaborate Kindly (Be You, Be Together): We foster a supportive and respectful
alignment with our team and partners.At The Wellbeing Project, we are committed to fostering a work environment that values personal and professional growth. We seek individuals who embody our competencies, and who are excited to contribute to an environment where these competencies drive our collective success.Purpose of the PositionWe are looking for a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a values-driven finance leader with extensive experience across nonprofit, corporate, and/or start-up sectors, who is comfortable working in dynamic, fast-changing environments. The CFO will work closely with all areas of the Project—especially the Fundraising and Leadership team—to ensure financial alignment and support effective decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesThe CFO is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for leading the Finance function and overseeing all financial, legal and administrative matters affecting the Project. This role plays a central part in ensuring financial strategy, stability, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration. The CFO will manage the budgeting process, foster critical external relationships, and provide the Project Lead with timely financial insights and materials.The role also involves close collaboration with the fundraising team and other key areas to ensure financial alignment across the Project.Development and Adaptation of Finance Strategy
- Work in close partnership with the Project Lead to develop and continuously refine the Finance Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Project’s evolving goals and objectives.
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with all project areas.
- Deliver monthly financial reports to the Project Lead.
- Strategically plan and monitor the use of project resources across the fiscal year.
- Identify and implement emerging innovations in financial management.
- Collaborate with external partners (banks, fiscal sponsors, etc.) to ensure robust
- Oversee a framework that fosters integrity, transparency, and financial awareness across the organization.
- Ensure efficient financial operations, including accounting, annual audits, and
- Continuously review financial reporting, make strategic recommendations, and drive improvements to support effective decision-making on both monthly and annual cycles.
- Cultivate a service-oriented finance function that supports all internal team members.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with collaborators and key
- Oversee the broader administration function of the Project, including legal matters,
responsibility.Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor the Finance and Administration team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the Project’s strategic goals.
- Provide clear direction, professional development, and ongoing support to ensure team success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- A Master’s in Management, MBA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be appreciated.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience leading finance and administration functions,
- Proven expertise in treasury management and managing banking relationships.
- Track record in managing multi-project budgets and working closely with senior
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Self-aware, independent, and comfortable both leading and collaborating within larger teams.
- Strong cultural competence and global awareness.
- Adaptable to working across multiple time zones and with flexible scheduling.
- Deep alignment with the mission and values of the social impact sector.
People-oriented communicator, able to engage with clarity, empathy, and respect.
Assertive communication style: comfortable expressing needs and insights authentically and constructively.
Ability to explain complex financial information in accessible language to non-financial
stakeholders, including senior leadership and partners.Team Management & Leadership
Strong time management and organizational, planning and prioritizing abilities, with a
consistent focus on setting and meeting goals in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Able to work independently and efficiently in a virtual office setting with limited direct
supervision.
Comfortable navigating uncertainty, ambiguity, and change.
Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities in a dynamic organizational context.
Strategic problem-solver with a proactive mindset and capacity for forward-thinking
decisions.Reasons to join our team
- A ground-breaking, global project co-created with leading institutions in the field of social change, already sparking the beginning of an extraordinary movement.
- A steep yet supportive learning curve, with opportunities to build a diverse network of key relationships across the social change and art communities worldwide.
- An innovative, co-creative, entrepreneurial, and international working environment where experimentation and fresh perspectives are encouraged.
- A strong, caring culture at the core of our organization, alongside a large and diverse team of passionate and awesome people.
- The chance to contribute to a fulfilling and meaningful professional project grounded in solid values, directly impacting the lives of millions touched by the work of social changemakers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience and seniority.
- We offer full flexibility to work remotely and welcome candidates in different locations. The role includes occasional international travel (up to 2–3 times per year) for key events and engagements.