Finance Functional Analyst

The UNOPS ICT team provides the organization with tools and resources to compliment and support the corporate ERP System (Unit4 Business World), Intranet, corporate Website in alignment with the UNOPS technology platform and ICT strategy.  System development domains include eProcurement, knowledge management, performance reporting, payroll, benefits and entitlements and project management.

The Finance Functional Analyst will work under the supervision of Finance Functional Specialist and in close coordination with Finance Process Lead to apply knowledge of the Finance modules in Unit4 Business World and will, amongst other tasks:

• Provide inputs to the Solutions Design team and Business Analysts to enable improvement of business processes and assist in implementing appropriate solution for the Finance, Asset Management and Banking processes.
• Make recommendations and demonstrate  how to best utilize Unit4 Business World Finance to accomplish strategic business objectives.
• Investigate reported application problems and work with the technical specialists to test, diagnose, analyse and isolate the root cause of problems. Coordinate further diagnosis and tests as necessary and recommend workarounds where appropriate.
• Ensure system documentation relating to Finance, Asset Management and Banking processes are fit-for-purpose and meet UNOPS requirements and objectives.
• Provide technical and functional support in the development and review of design activities for system improvements, changes, enhancements and upgrades as they relate to Finance.

The Finance Functional Analyst will be involved in systems design workshops, assisting to ensure the business requirements are met and a fit-for-purpose solution established. Thereafter, the Finance Functional Analyst will support the hands-on build elements.

 In addition to the above, the Finance Functional Analyst will have a supporting role in Application Development Life Cycle within Unit4 Business World to ensure that enhancements to the application are undertaken in a carefully planned manner and include the following sub-processes:

• Define and accomplish system enhancements to the Unit4 Business World ERP to streamline operations and usability, including execution, co-ordination of testing, and sign-off
• Prepare functional specifications
• Apply configuration changes
• Systems and data analysis
• Implementation of new modules
• Standard change implementation
• Ad hoc change implementation
• Design and develop reports within the system
• Undertake unit testing and integration testing
• Provide key input and assistance for user acceptance testing
• Assist in the development of training materials and other guidance
• Adequately document all work activities, including design specifications and test plans
• Provide post rollout support and assist in ongoing production support activities
• Articulate and develop new, innovative concepts that could be implemented in addition to or as a replacement for existing solutions.
• Any other duties as required.

In addition to compliance with UN/UNOPS core values/competencies and client service orientation the candidate must have:

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Comfortable both in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical project oriented organization and with working efficiently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Able to build strong and productive relationships with clients by listening, questioning, reflecting and communicating with all levels of staff and working collaboratively to realise business benefits.

• Organized and analytical with a structured approach to problem solving and an ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• Adept at working in a team environment but must be able to show initiative and ability to work independently.

• Structured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to train technical personnel and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.

• Master’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology and Information Systems, Finance or Management Sciences is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in combination with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree.
• Secondary education in combination with additional six years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.