Senior Financial Analytics Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The organization is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while harnessing the full potential of migration. IOM operates globally, with a mission to facilitate migration that is safe, orderly, and dignified, and it has a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. The organization emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, encouraging applications from qualified female candidates and individuals from non-represented member countries. IOM's workplace culture is built on values of respect, integrity, professionalism, and empathy, fostering an environment where all employees can contribute to the organization's goals.

Job Overview:
The Senior Financial Analytics Officer is a pivotal role within the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM) at IOM. This position is responsible for managing and continuously enhancing IOM's financial reporting and analytical architecture. The incumbent will ensure that the reporting solutions are reliable, scalable, and responsive to the evolving needs of management, operations, donors, and compliance. This role serves as a bridge between financial subject matter expertise and digital solutions, collaborating closely with various divisions within DFAM, ICT, Regional Offices, and program stakeholders. The Senior Financial Analytics Officer will lead the Financial Reporting and Systems Analytics team, mentoring and supervising staff while fostering collaboration and capacity development. The position requires a strong understanding of financial reporting concepts, ERP reporting architecture, and business intelligence tools, as well as the ability to translate complex financial management needs into functional specifications for reporting systems. The officer will also contribute to data-informed decision-making through trend analysis and real-time dashboards tailored to senior management needs, ensuring that financial reports meet IPSAS standards and donor reporting obligations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Financial Reporting and Systems Analytics team, mentoring and supervising staff while fostering collaboration and high-quality outputs aligned with DFAM’s reporting priorities.
• Maintain and govern IOM’s financial reporting catalogue, ensuring reports and dashboards are standardized, up to date, and aligned with strategic and operational requirements.
• Collect and document financial reporting and analytics needs from DFAM divisions (Budget, Accounting, Treasury, Financial Policy), Regional Offices, GSS, and other HQ departments and field offices.
• Translate business needs into functional reporting specifications and collaborate with ICT on technical implementation.
• Oversee the design and enhancement of dashboards and reporting tools across financial domains, including budget execution, donor reporting, expenditure tracking, and pipeline projections.
• Ensure dashboards are intuitive, insightful, and actionable for both operational and strategic users.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of financial data across ERP platforms and related reporting systems.
• Coordinate business-side data validation, investigate discrepancies, and ensure resolution to maintain reporting reliability.
• Lead the business-side participation in testing, reviewing, and deploying reporting tools, including scenario testing and data validation. 1
• Contribute to analyzing gaps and issues in integrations between financial reporting solutions and ERP modules, proposing corrective actions or improvements in collaboration with ICT. 1
• Act as the business-side focal point for financial reporting, coordinating with ICT on development, system enhancements, access roles, and licensed tools. 1
• Provide oversight on the design of strategic reports that incorporate financial KPIs, risk indicators, donor metrics, and regional insights. 1
• Support data-informed decision-making through trend analysis and real-time dashboards tailored to senior management needs. 1
• Develop and deliver guidance materials, SOPs, and training tools to support user adoption and enhance financial data literacy across the Organization. 1
• Stay informed on ERP reporting trends, dashboard technologies, and data analytics innovations, including AI-enabled tools. 1
• Ensure financial reports meet IPSAS standards, internal control requirements, and donor reporting obligations. 1
• Benchmark IOM’s reporting practices against peer organizations to identify opportunities for improvement. 1
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or a University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Certification in data analytics, ERP reporting (e.g., Oracle BI, Power BI, Tableau), or business intelligence tools is desired.
• Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, ACCA), process automation (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism), or project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is an asset.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Business Administration from an accredited institution. Alternatively, candidates with a University degree in these fields must have a minimum of nine years of relevant professional experience. Additional certifications in data analytics or ERP reporting tools are highly desirable, as well as professional certifications in accounting or project management, which would enhance a candidate's qualifications for this role.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting, business intelligence, or ERP-based analytics within a large international or decentralized organization. This experience should include leading or supporting the design, testing, and deployment of financial reporting tools and dashboards from the business side. Strong experience in translating financial management needs into functional specifications for ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud or a similar platform, is essential. Proven experience in coordinating reporting governance, data quality validation, and performance monitoring initiatives is also required. Familiarity with IPSAS or IFRS-based reporting and donor reporting obligations is important, along with experience in training, user support, and change management for financial systems and reporting tools.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, both oral and written. A working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is considered an advantage. The proficiency of the required languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for one year with the possibility of extension. It is classified at the P-4 grade level, indicating a professional recruiting type. Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile, and any offer made to the candidate is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may also be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations, and recommended candidates will remain eligible for appointment in a similar position for a period of 24 months. Candidates who are nationals of the duty station's country cannot be considered eligible for this position. Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearances. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination based on various factors. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process and only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.