Finance Assistant - Planning and Budgeting

Copenhagen

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Copenhagen
Grade: Administrative support - LICA-4, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Administrative support
- Banking and Finance
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

The Finance Group (FG) is a critical and strategic business function in UNOPS and serves as an authoritative and integrated partner in the organization on strategic financial planning and budgeting, business strategy and practices, financial analysis and risk assessment, financial management services and long term organisational treasury and investments. As the steward of resources of a self-financing UN entity, FG is accountable for timely cost recovery and reporting to partners, maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial management of resources in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and organisational/international accountability framework and the accurate and transparent financial reporting to governing bodies, clients, partners and stakeholders.

The Finance Assistant - Planning and Budgeting reports to the Head of Financial Planning and Budgeting who provides broad supervision and guidance. The Finance Assistant - Planning and Budgeting promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.

Functional Responsibilities

Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Knowledge management and innovation

1. Financial Planning

Assist in preparation of analysis and support on the organization-wide processes for budgeting, forecasting, target setting and resource allocation

Assist in preparation of analysis to support recommendations on key assumptions required for annual budgeting process

Assist in in the consolidation of UNOPS overall budget

Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of budgets, including assisting preparation and quality assurance of reports and dashboards

Assist in the implementation of administrative project and budget management processes, including assistance to administrative project closure

2. Financial Analysis

Assist in preparation of analysis to support the development of financial and non-financial KPI's.
Assist in preparation of analysis on actual financial results to understand key business drivers and variances to budget/forecast.
Assist in preparation of analysis and support as required for discussions on UNOPS Budget Estimates.
Assist in preparation of analysis and support to preparation of budget related statements of the UNOPS Corporate Financial Statements

3. Knowledge management and innovation

Assist in monitoring and evaluation of policies, procedures, methods, tools and associated systems to ensure its utility, applicability and efficacy.
Assist in learning budget monitoring
Assist the Head of Financial Planning and Budgeting in in other relevant tasks, as required

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

Education:

High School Diploma is required.
Master's degree or Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Management or other finance-related field and can compensate for the min. 4 years of required years of experience.

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in finance (please see under the education requirement for the required years of experience.)
Proficient experience with office software packages (MS Office and/or G Suite) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and databases is desired;
Experience with budget/forecast will be an asset.

Language requirements:

Fluency in written and oral English is required;
Proficient knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable;
Knowledge of other UN working languages would be an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: LICA Contract level: LICA 4
Contract duration: 8 months (the vacancy is for a temporary duration for 8 months)

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

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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