Finance Senior Analyst - Planning and Budgeting

Copenhagen

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Copenhagen
Grade: Junior level - IICA-1, International Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Administrative support
- Banking and Finance
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - FG

Finance Group

The purpose of the Finance Group is to lead and develop the organization’s finance strategy and practice. The core functions of the Finance Group are to:

a. Articulate finance policies and processes; enable operationalisation and managerial oversight through appropriate systems and reports; provide corporate advice and guidance; and strengthen the knowledge, skills and career development of finance practitioners.

b. Steward the resources of the organization, ensuring cost recovery and accurate financial reporting to partners; maintain appropriate controls and integrity of financial management in accordance with relevant international standards; enable prudent management and growth of financial assets; and build an informed and shared management engagement on financial issues in support of the organization’s business strategy.

c. Identify and develop opportunities for the provision of financial management services for partners and ensure appropriate modalities for service delivery.
The responsible and transparent financial analysis and reporting of financial resources to governing bodies, clients, partners and stakeholders enhance the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and consequently strengthen its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country served.

The Finance Senior Analyst - Planning and Budgeting reports to the Head of Financial Planning and Budgeting who provides broad supervision and guidance. The role is responsible for supporting the implementation of the annual budgeting cycle and the internal investment management process, based on strategy requirements. It is also responsible for assisting with the development of organizational analysis on progress towards strategy implementation.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of functions:

Financial planning and internal investment process
Corporate advisory
Knowledge management and innovation

Financial planning and internal investment process

Provide analysis and support on the organization-wide processes for budgeting, forecasting, target setting and resource allocation
Assist the Head of Financial Planning and Budgeting by providing analysis to support recommendations on key assumptions required for the annual budgeting process.
Assist in the consolidation of UNOPS overall budget.
Assist the Head of Financial Planning and Budgeting to monitor and evaluate the implementation of budgets, highlighting deviations
Provide analysis and support on the UNOPS position table and quality assure the implementation against the approved budget
Provide analysis and support on the administration of internal investment approval processes and related reporting

Corporate advisory

Support and assist the Head of Financial Planning and Budgeting and the Deputy CFO by providing analysis to support the development financial and non-financial KPI's.
Analyze actual financial results to understand key business drivers and variances to budget/forecast.
Provide analysis and support as required for discussions on UNOPS Budget Estimates

Knowledge management and innovation

Constantly monitor and evaluate policies, procedures, methods, tools and associated systems to ensure its utility, applicability and efficacy.
Design/propose refinements to processes to maximize the benefits of management information systems to enhance efficiency and facilitate organizational/management monitoring, oversight and reporting.
Support training events to build capacity of stakeholders on financial planning, budgeting and internal investment processes

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

A Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or other relevant field is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in above related fields and 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a large international organization or business corporation is required.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with budgeting and forecasting is required.
Experience working with target setting and resource allocation is desired.
Experience working with large datasets is desired.
Experience working with G-Suite is desired, and knowledge of working with G-sheet will be s strong asset.

Language Requirements:

Full working knowledge of English.

Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International individual contract agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA 1
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

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.
UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
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.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

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