Junior Finance & Administration Manager

Are you ready to join a team of passionate, energised, and supportive individuals dedicated to advancing the transition to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy?

RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Association seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as Junior Finance & Administration Manager – ideal for an individual interested in furthering an international career in an organisation focused on sustainability and industry transformation.

Please note that this is a home-office position based in Spain, the United Kingdom, or Germany. You must already have a work permit or citizenship for one of these countries to apply. No relocation will be offered.

RSB operates as a global, multi-stakeholder organisation dedicated to driving the truly sustainable development of the bioeconomy, based on our best-in-class sustainability framework. Frequently noted as industry leaders in navigating the complexities of supply chain sustainability, we take pride in applying our robust sustainability framework in diverse sectors including aviation, chemicals, materials, and shipping, among others. For more information, please visit

About Us

Our small and dedicated team of committed professionals works on a global scale to develop solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. We operate remotely from countries around the world in a strong, collaborative working environment fostering professional development and a healthy work-life balance. Our team allows for individual autonomy and the opportunity to engage with a full spectrum of roles within the diverse range of organisations in our stakeholder base.

Your Role

As RSB’s Junior Finance & Administration Manager , you will report to RSB's Legal & Operations Associate Director and work closely with RSB’s Finance Lead and RSB's HR & Administration Manager, supporting operations across several work areas, enabling RSB’s continued growth and success as an international team and organisation. The position’s responsibilities include :

Finance (Prioritary)

Assist the Finance Lead with :

Accounts payable and receivable

Financial closings and reporting

Budget preparation, monitoring, and forecasting

Reimbursement requests

Activities with accounting and auditing firms

Administration

Work with HR & Administration Manager to :

Liaise with RSB Members, clients, and stakeholders on general inquiries and requests for information

Assist RSB’s team with performance indicator reporting

Collaborate with RSB’s delivery teams on financial activities for ongoing and planned programmes

Work with HR & Administration Manager :

On RSB’s IT strategy, optimising workflows and integrations

To maintain data integrity within Salesforce and related systems

To track IT equipment and determine annual depreciation for the global team

About You

RSB seeks an individual based in Spain, the United Kingdom or Germany, equipped with relevant experience and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Required - Education, Experience, and Qualifications

2-4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within international or non-governmental organisations of relevant professional experience.

Degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, etc.) or equivalent experience (Training, Apprenticeship, Work Experience, etc.).

Proficient in spoken and written English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel, SharePoint, and Salesforce.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Confidence and ability to communicate effectively with companies, governmental institutions, non-profit agencies, academia, and other experts on a global scale, including at conferences and events.

Valid work permit or citizenship for Spain, the United Kingdom or Germany. No relocation offered.

Required - Personal Attributes

Proactive and efficient.

Open-minded and collaborative.

Tech savvy, able to use modern digital communications and management tools.

Ability to work with a multicultural and virtual team.

Strong motivation and drive for sustainability.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Willing to travel as required for the position.

Flexible and willing to learn continuously in a dynamic environment.

Desired - Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Specific knowledge or experience with :

Swiss & international accounting practices

Excel VBA

Nifty, Guru, Slack, TravelPerk, and / or Zoho

Relevant applicable regulations, including GDPR and Swiss Data Privacy Regulations

Proficiency in an additional language.

Why Work with Us

Join a small, dedicated, and multicultural team of professionals committed to building a brighter future for people and planet.

Excellent holiday provision with 30 days annual paid leave

Annual salary adjustments for cost-of-living increases

Remote working in home office with periodic in-person team meetings

Location : Home office-based, for candidates currently located in Spain, the United Kindgom or German and in possession of a valid work permit or citizenship. No relocation will be offered.

Position type : Full-time

Start : July 2025

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