Budget and Financial Manager Management Support Unit

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGER - MANAGEMENT SUPPORT UNIT (JOB NUMBER: 15135) APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 02-03-2022, 4:59:00 PM The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting. The Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate (STI), in line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, helps OECD member countries and other key economies build an environment conducive to translating science, technology and knowledge into innovation in order to create economic and social value added. The Management Support Unit (MSU) of STI is looking for an experienced professional to manage STI budgets and financial activities in line with corporate guidelines. S/he will provide budget and financial management advice and ensure the timely delivery of financial and budget support within STI. The selected candidate will work under the Head of the Management Support Unit of the Directorate. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES CO-ORDINATION AND ADVICE * Provide financial and budget advice to the Head of MSU to feed into the strategy definition process and the overall implementation of the STI Programme of Work Budget (PWB). * Foster effective collaboration between Divisions. * Contribute to defining and updating internal financial management policies and procedures, ensuring their alignment with OECD Best Practices/ Financial Instructions and provide advice and guidance on these across STI. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT * Provide insightful and relevant reporting and analysis to the Head of MSU and STI managers on the financial aspects of all of STI activities, both on regular basis and on adhoc basis as needed. * Provide regular reporting to the Head of MSU on STI finances and provide forecasts for medium and long-term resource needs and expected expenditure. * Determine key performance indicators for STI finances, analyse these on an ongoing basis and propose improvements to increase efficiency. BUDGET CONTROL * Prepare and manage the STI operational budget, in OBMR, in full alignment with PWB allocations and using corporate tools. This entails controlling budget availability and ensuring that adequate measures are in place to reinforce internal controls by assisting the management team to identify financial risks and proposing measures to address them. * In accordance with the OECD’s results-based budget management framework, prepare and monitor the execution of budgets by conducting thorough analysis of STI resources, while ensuring full compliance with OECD financial regulations, rules and procedures. * Advise the Head of MSU to ensure an accurate and timely application of the internal control framework, in compliance with Financial Regulations, Instructions and Procedures. * Assume overall administrative responsibility for the execution of the budget and control of expenditure. PROGRAMME OF WORK * Support the Head of MSU in the design and implementation of the Programme of Work and Budget within the OECD strategic management framework and participate in the evaluation of its implementation. OTHER * Serve as the STI focal point for audit purposes and assure that all STI financial transactions meet the requirements of the OECD’s Internal Control Framework and the Organisation’s Financial Regulations, Instructions and Procedures. * Ensure that all financial information is documented and available for consultation, reporting and auditing purposes, and coordinate quarterly and annual closing of accounts exercises. * Represent STI in various OECD-wide fora, including the RMA Group and task forces, as required. * Keep abreast of and provide input on reforms in budgetary and financial procedures and systems, ensuring that STI needs are taken into account. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Academic Background * An advanced university degree in relevant disciplines such as accounting, finance or business administration. Professional Background * At least three years’ professional experience in budget and financial management, forecasting and controlling expenditure preferably in an International Organisation or similar working environment and involving projects with multiyear financing. * Very strong analytical and quantitative skills. Proven experience processing large amounts of data, consolidating relevant information, developing analyses, drafting recommendations for decision-making, and determining complex costing calculations. * A sound knowledge of results-based budget and financial management. Experience with the Organisation's Programme of Work, budget and financial management structure would be an advantage. * Good knowledge of OECD processes and policies, Financial, Regulations, Rules, Instructions and Procedures, or experience in a similar role in another International Organisation, would be an advantage. * Capacity to work in a team in an international environment and to respect deadlines. Tools * _Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications __(Outlook, Word, Excel) and experience in using __financial applications such as OBMR, SAP, GM, BO, PowerBI, SRP, SRM, or the ability to very quickly master the use of such applications. _ Languages * Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level. Core Competencies * For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Flexible thinking, Managing resources, Client focus, Strategic thinking. * Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies. CONTRACT DURATION * Two year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal. WHAT THE OECD OFFERS * Monthly base salary starting from 4 937 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. * Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. * Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life. 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.