Finance Specialist (Financial Performance Management)

About the role

The Financial Performance Management (FPM) unit, part of the Office of Financial Resources Management (OFRM) within the Bureau for Management Services, is responsible for financial performance management, including the design, implementation and maintenance of the financial performance framework, and for supporting analysis of internal controls and tracking of emerging financial risks. The position is open to internal and external applicants who are nationals of the EU, EEA and Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial risk management policies, frameworks and tools, including the HACT framework, and advise and train UNDP offices on complex financial risk matters
• Lead the Annual Representation exercise and the Statement of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (SICFR), and prepare assigned sections of SICFR and corporate reporting
• Lead analytical reviews and technical assessments needed for IPSAS-compliant financial statements and disclosures, and evaluate the impact of new IPSAS standards
• Support engagement with internal and external auditors, including the UN Board of Auditors, and strengthen internal controls and audit trails
• Share knowledge and best practices in finance, and review performance data for reports on financial resources management

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting, or a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience
• Professional accounting qualification from an accredited institute of accountancy is an advantage; otherwise the AAFT test is required for shortlisting
• Minimum 5 years of financial management/reporting experience with a master's degree, or 7 years with a bachelor's degree, in a large multinational or international organization
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage

Required skills

• Knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS
• Experience with ERP financial systems (preferably Oracle)
• Risk management principles and frameworks, including enterprise risk management
• Analytical and report-writing skills, teamwork and ability to work across global time zones
• Experience with AI, digital transformation and process automation

Remuneration in Madrid is EUR 4,819 to EUR 6,188, with a benefits package including leave, medical insurance and pension contributions.