Senior Specialist, Data Analytics - WWF International (LOCATION: Flexible)

Zeist, Netherlands

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Location: Flexible. This position can be globally remote, but preference will be given to candidates in countries with a WWF Office. WWF International global recruitment team exclusively managing this vacancy. We kindly ask that you do not contact the local office regarding this position. If you do not hear from us within one month after the vacancy post is closed, you are most likely not selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

Enabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Supports the WWF International financial planning and reporting function to ensure efficient and effective allocation of financial resources to improve financial sustainability, data transparency, and the delivery of conservation programs.

3 Major Duties and Responsibilities

Support the development and timely preparation of a suite of management reports and other financial analyses for all levels of decision-making to enable data-driven and informed decisions.
Support the development and production of reports to Executive Teams, Board members, and other senior accountability groups.
Ensure dashboards and reporting give detailed insights into the financial health, long-term sustainability, and cash positioning of WWF International.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure that reports and dashboards are capturing the correct KPIs and are right-sized for the correct audience.
Identify, collect and manage data between multiple systems and platforms including Oracle, Microsoft Power Apps, Vena Solutions and Canopy.
Ensure consistency and efficiency in data collection, and reporting across all financial reports WWF International.
Apply data analysis and data visualisation techniques and tools including Power BI.
Communicate data, insights and conclusions in appropriate formats and using fit appropriate techniques.
Work with the Expert, Planning and Reporting to build the bases of reports / templates / tools and train key users.
Liaise with other units within WWF International that capture non-financial information to ensure consistent approaches in data collection and delivery.
Liaise with other units within WWF International to ensure dashboards, and technology are best leveraged to enhance the unit's ability to deliver.
Collaborate with other teams to determine areas for improvement in relation to data.
Other projects and support as needed.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel including writing macros and VBA, power query and pivot and use of advanced formulas.
Data visualisation including tools such as Power BI.
Experience using various systems and platforms including Oracle and Microsoft Power Apps.
Strong communication skills, adept at listening and translating user requirements and feedback into deliverables.

Required Skills and Competencies.

Experience using SQL.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex databases to identify patterns, trends and relationships.
Experience using data visualisations tools and ability to present data in a clear and compelling way.
Problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to plan well and anticipate deadlines and needs to ensure timeliness in delivery.
High attention to details.
System design, administration and maintenance would be an asset.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

Frequently interacts with Secretariat Functional Finance teams, Country Office Finance teams, Heads of divisions, IT teams, and Senior Leadership. Additional interactions with other Finance leaders across the global WWF network.

External.

May be required to liaise with external systems providers, consultants, and other finance leaders across the INGO sector on areas such as benchmarking and best practices.

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Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 28 November 2025

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.