France Head of Finance

Join the Finance Team – UIS France 💼

Important: This is a volunteer position. The UIS executive team operates on a voluntary basis.
Time required: 4 hours per week

The UIS France Finance Team is recruiting! If you're interested in the intersection of finance, strategy, and high-impact partnerships, this is your chance to get involved.

As part of this team, you’ll work at the heart of our mission: managing relationships with major companies and institutions that want to support Italian students in France. You’ll gain firsthand experience building sponsorship deals, negotiating with partners, and shaping how UIS funds and scales its initiatives across the country.

What You’ll Do:

• Connect and build relationships with major French firms, foundations, and organizations aligned with our mission

• Pitch partnership opportunities and sponsorship packages that help expand UIS’s reach and impact

• Strategically manage and allocate funding for key events, fellowships, and community initiatives

• Contribute to the planning of fundraising campaigns, dinners, and flagship events with national visibility

• Help shape financial strategies that ensure long-term sustainability while keeping all services free for students

Why Join:

• Get real experience managing external partnerships with global firms

• The role offers a tangible opportunity to develop finance, fundraising, and sponsorship skills that go beyond theory. Many past volunteers have leveraged their UIS experience to boost their CVs

• Expand your network across the corporate, nonprofit, and student worlds in France

• Drive meaningful change by supporting thousands of Italian students nationwide

Who We're Looking For:

• Italian students or young professionals in France who are excited by finance, partnerships, or strategic work

• Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships and thinking creatively

• Organized, motivated, and ready to take ownership of high-impact projects

• Formal experience in similar roles is preferred

About us:
United Italian Societies (UIS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, promoting, and supporting Italian university students abroad. We bring together Italian student societies across 8 countries and more than 60 universities, fostering a vibrant community driven by the passion and talent of our volunteers. Founded three years ago, we are now focused on expanding our services and enhancing the events we offer in the regions where we are active.
For more info please visit: https://uniteditaliansocieties.com/