Navigating tricky donor rules and new funding models doesn’t just take number-crunching—it takes smart strategy. With over 15 years of helping top NGOs run large, global projects, Equiterra supports organizations in winning funding, staying fully compliant, and growing stronger financially—even when things get tough.
Equiterra Services
Audit Rescue & Compliance Health Check
- Mock audit: remote or on-site review of transactions, contracts, and timesheets aligned with most EU, US, and UK donor rules and regulations.
- GAP analysis: listing what is missing or could be ineligible
- Practical remediation plans to fix issues before the audit
- Full audit support, including managing auditor queries and documentation
Grant & Fee-Based Lifecycle and Financial Proposal Design
- Budget design: full financial annexes for grant or fee-based (commercial contracts) proposals
- Donor compliance checks before submission
- Full cost-recovery strategies to protect margins and maximise overheads.
- Consolidation of consortium budgets across multiple partners
- Contract review to ensure financial terms comply with donor and organisational requirements
Capacity Building & Systems Strengthening
- Tailored workshops on donor compliance, financial management, and Excel for staff and non-finance staff
- Development and review of finance policies, manuals, templates, and standard operating procedures
- Support with ERP implementation
- Custom templates, tools, and compliance checklists
Interim Finance Manager/Director & Country Finance Lead
- Short-term leadership support for 3-6 months to fill critical finance gaps
- Stabilisation of reporting, monthly Budget vs Actual, cash flow, and compliance systems
- Recruitment support and structured handover
- Finance setup in complex or emergency environments
About me
I’m a finance and compliance professional with over 15 years of experience supporting international NGOs and development organisations across complex, high-value programmes. I hold an MBA and have worked with a wide range of organisations—including SNV, Oxfam Novib, Mercy Corps, the ICRC, and International Alert—managing portfolios of up to €270 million and navigating diverse donor environments, including Government Agencies, Private Foundations and Corporate donors. My experience spans both headquarters and field operations, including work in challenging and fast-paced contexts. This has shaped a practical and adaptable approach to financial management—one that bridges the gap between donor requirements and on-the-ground realities. Having worked across different countries, teams, and organisational cultures, I bring a strong understanding of how to operate effectively in diverse environments. I am fluent in multiple languages, which enables me to communicate clearly and build trust across international teams. Through my consultancy, I support organisations with audit readiness and recovery, financial health checks, contract compliance, and policy development. I focus on turning complex donor rules into clear, workable solutions—helping organisations strengthen their systems, reduce risk, and operate with confidence.
Why Choose Equiterra
- 15+ years of hands-on experience across both field and HQ finance and grants management
- Strong track record in both grant and fee-based proposal development
- Deep expertise in the not-for-profit and international development sector
- Fluent in major donor frameworks and able to translate requirements into practical solutions
- Extensive experience ensuring compliance with donor financial rules across government agencies, UN organisations, international financial institutions, foundations and corporate donors
- Proven ability to design grant-funded programmes and build effective granting mechanisms and systems
- Experienced working across diverse organisations, cultures, and complex operating environments
- Multilingual, enabling clear communication across international teams and stakeholders
- Available for rapid deployment, including in fragile and high-risk contexts
- Practical, hands-on support for both finance and non-finance teams
How I work
- Understand your needs – rapid assessment of your organisation, donor requirements, and key risks
- Identify critical gaps – pinpoint compliance issues and financial risks early
- Deliver practical solutions – clear, tailored recommendations aligned with donor expectations
- Support implementation – work closely with your team to ensure solutions are applied effectively