THE POSTION
EXD/PBF/PWM is looking for Corporate Finance Officers to work in one of the Management Support Groups (MSGs) or in PWM transversal unit. The selected candidates will report to a team lead and will contribute to the programme coordination and financial resource planning and management for a portfolio of Directorates and Programmes.
Main Responsibilities
Support to the Programme of Work and Budget
- Steer and support the Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) process (preparation implementation and execution) of assigned areas according to the Organisations resultsbased management principles helping ensure quality input.
- Optimise and identify opportunities for improvement in resource allocation for the overall Budget or within and across assigned areas.
- Collect analyse and collate data for input into financial budget and costing studies conducted within the Service.
Budget Monitoring
- Record monitor and control budget entries in compliance with OECDs Financial Regulations.
- On a regular basis ensure effective monitoring and analysis of budget execution for controlling and /or for different reporting purposes.
- Monitor adjustments to the Programme of Work and Budget.
- Identify potential savings or budget pressures and risks and propose alternative approaches to make optimal use of the available resources.
Business Analysis Coordination & Communication
- Provide advice and support to resources managers on financial and budgetary rules corporate processes and procedures and budget reporting tools (Business Objects (BO) OBMR BET PWCM and SAP).
- Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders as relevant to build strong collaborative relationships and effective communication responsiveness and issue resolution.
- Build and maintain serviceoriented partnerships with managers and resources managers provide information and guidance both as requested and to the extent possible in anticipation of such requests.
- Contribute to data management analysis and reporting on financial information including supporting the preparation of consolidated strategic and/or analytical reporting for senior management.
- Develop and maintain consolidated dashboards on financial data.
- Contribute to communications strategies on financial information including identifying relevant communication channels developing content including reports and presentations and developing induction and training materials.
- Develop maintain and update finance related guidelines policies manuals and procedures as necessary.
Process Improvement
- Actively participate in initiatives to enhance and streamline financial practices and corporate processes.
- Keep abreast of latest business IT developments and evaluate their relevance to financial management in the Organisation.
- Support the transition of the financial tools and reporting to SAP/HANA.
- Support the implications of the PWB reform on Financial IT tools and processes.
- As requested perform other functions in relation to the work of the Programme Budget and Financial Management Service.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- A university degree in accounting business administration finance engineering or any related fields (including STEM and data sciences disciplines).
Professional Background
- At least five years practical and relevant experience in finance audit and/or budget and management controlling.
- Proven experience conducting analyses of financial data and developing related reports and presentations for varied audiences.
- Experience developing revising interpreting and/or implementing financial rules and regulations.
- Experience providing clients and key stakeholders with advice and guidance on financial management policies and procedures.
- Experience working with financial management systems (e.g. SAP GM (Grants Management) BO PowerBI) or similar; and a good understanding of resultbased management processes would be an advantage.
- Experience demonstrating flexibility and ability to cope with conflicting requests and strict deadlines.
- Experience in agile project management data visualization or demonstrated experience in leading transformative projects will be an asset.
- Ability to propose alternatives to reduce operational risk increase efficiency and customer service through the use of new technologies.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment would be an advantage.
Tools
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office software (Word Excel Access PowerPoint).
- Knowledge and expertise of SAP (reporting and accounting) BO PowerBI and SAP budget reporting systems would be an advantage.
Core Competencies
- OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
- There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
- To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 13 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of or a willingness to learn the other.
Additional Information :
Contract Duration
- Twoyear fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
What the OECD offers
Selection Process
For retained candidates written tests/videorecorded interviews are foreseen in January and panel interviews are planned for February.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Closing Date
- Applications should reach us no later than 23:59 (CET France local time) on 2nd January 2025.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime