NATO Analyst - Financial Management

Job Posting Organization:
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) serves as the strategic command for NATO, overseeing the planning, preparation, conduct, and execution of NATO operations and missions. Established to achieve the strategic objectives of the Alliance, SHAPE plays a crucial role in international military cooperation. The Finance and Acquisition Directorate within SHAPE is tasked with managing both appropriated and non-appropriated funds, ensuring effective internal control and risk management. This directorate is responsible for developing financial policies, executing plans for financial support of operations, and providing training on NATO financial rules and procedures. SHAPE operates in multiple countries, reflecting NATO's commitment to collective defense and international collaboration.

Job Overview:
The NATO Analyst - Financial Management position is integral to the Finance and Acquisition Directorate, specifically within the Budget and Policy Branch. The role involves providing comprehensive support to both the Section and the Branch in a matrix-structured organization. The incumbent will report directly to the Section Chief of ACO Budget and Policy and will be responsible for performing budget analysis, consolidating budgetary information, and producing regular budgetary reports. The position requires the incumbent to maintain budgetary databases, ensure timely submission of financial data, and support the development and implementation of new financial tools. The role also includes advising on budget aspects of automated financial information systems and contributing to the budget screening and submission processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial submissions and analyses that inform decision-making at various levels within NATO.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent's duties include:

• Performing budget analysis and presenting arguments for efficient use of ACO budgetary resources.
• Consolidating budgetary information and maintaining up-to-date financial data.
• Producing regular budgetary reports and analyses of ACO budgets.
• Defining financial information requirements and supporting the development of financial management databases.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of new financial tools.
• Advising on budget aspects of automated financial information systems.
• Contributing to the budget screening and submission of the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
• Supporting in-depth analysis for ACO-wide financial studies.
• Developing communication methods between SHAPE and ACO subordinate commands. 1
• Analyzing statistical information for briefing documents. 1
• Supporting the preparation of ACO budget events. 1
• Attending relevant training courses as directed. The role may also involve supervisory duties, directing the work priorities of project teams as required.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include: a. Professional Experience: 3 years of experience with spreadsheets and databases, extensive knowledge of office automation tools, and experience in analyzing financial data for large organizations. b. Education/Training: Higher Secondary education with vocational training in finance, accounting, or related fields, leading to a formal certification with 3 years of related experience, or Secondary education with advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification with 5 years of related experience. Desirable qualifications include experience in statistical and financial analysis, software application development, and ERP or financial systems experience.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related discipline. This should lead to a formal technical or professional certification, accompanied by relevant work experience. Alternatively, candidates with Secondary education and advanced vocational training in the same fields, along with professional accreditation and additional years of experience, will also be considered.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in financial management, particularly in working with spreadsheets and databases. Candidates should have a proven track record in analyzing financial data for large organizations and experience in spreadsheet design and programming.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement is English, with a proficiency level of SLP 4343 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing). Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for newly recruited staff is typically three years, followed by an indefinite duration contract. The salary will be based on the NATO Grade of the post, with potential allowances based on eligibility. NATO emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all member nations. The organization is committed to integrity and accountability, expecting selected candidates to uphold these values. Applicants are advised to submit their applications through the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform, as other submission methods will not be accepted. The recruitment process may involve reviewing publicly available information to assess potential conflicts of interest.