Finca International Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Finca International as an intern for less than a year

Pros – I really enjoyed working with the people at FINCA. They were upbeat and fun to be around. Furthermore, I was really glad to see the company's passion for their mission. When working with their overseas offices, I received unprecedented support in all that I did.

Cons – There is a discernible disconnect between FINCA's Washington branch and their country offices. Sometimes their goals and reasoning don't coincide.

Advice to Senior Management – While FINCA is an amazing company, I feel that few know about its existence or mission.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Finca International

Pros – Great mission
Wonderful coworkers
Lots of opportunities to travel
Decent salary and benefits

Cons – No opportunities for professional growth
Poor internal communication from management

Former Employee – worked at Finca International

Pros – Great and apealing Mission
Multicultural workplace

Cons – No opportunities for growth
Salaries are not competitive

Advice to Senior Management – Analyze the reasons for such a high staff turnover

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Finca International full-time

Pros – great mission and opportunity for learning, as well as travel...salary package and benefits are on par with other organizations.

Cons – telecommute policy not consistent...flexibility is questionable.

Former Employee – worked at Finca International full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – - Opportunity to work with a worldwide organization.
- Opportunity to meet the poorest entrepreneurs in the world.
- Opportunity to meet the hardest working people in the world.

Cons – - The organization has no respect for personal life, Regional Meetings and other meetings and activities are always schedule over the weekends and it is considered normal. HR has never said a word about it. Senior management doesn’t care about it.
- The organization spends millions (investors’ money or money from the poorest entrepreneurs in the work) flying unnecessary people all over the world and staying at very expensive hotels, beyond what is necessary. The line between trips that are necessary vs. what can be handled remotely doesn’t exist.
- Frightening employee turnover rate. Employees are pushed beyond their limits (it is common for employees to work 14-16 hours a day including weekend). When they burnout and leave, they are finger pointed as unable to perform.
- Compensation for many positions is extremely low, even more out in the field (countries).

Advice to Senior Management – Have some respect for your employees’ personal life.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Finca International

Pros – Amazing breadth of knowledge and access - the work they're doing is truly inspiring and you won't get that at many places

Cons – It is a pretty small office and many of the people are very very into their work which makes it hard to chat sometimes

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Finca International

Pros – Compensation are good in equivalent

Cons – Very bad and old equipment which is very unreliable

Advice to Senior Management – Spend more money to equipment

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend