Consultant - Financial and Management Reporting Support

Support financial monitoring, forecasting, and expenditure review.

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Overview

Support financial monitoring, forecasting, and expenditure review.

You have:

  • University degree in business administration, accounting, finance, information management, data analytics or a closely related field.
  • Relevant experience in collecting, analysing, validating and reporting financial, budgetary or statistical data, including forecasting, expenditure monitoring and variance analysis.
  • Excellent computer skills for data analysis, dashboards, reporting, graphs and document preparation, including Excel, Power BI or equivalent tools; knowledge of ERP applications such as Oracle would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of results-based management, digital transformation approaches, AI-supported productivity tools and SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms, with sound numerical, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian) an asset.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the IAEA's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Departmental Administrative Officer in ODDG-NS, the consultant will support financial monitoring, forecasting, expenditure review and management reporting. The consultancy is needed to improve budget accuracy and support evidence-based decision-making through practical dashboards, tracking tools and AI-supported working methods. The work will help staff review financial data, identify variances, streamline follow-up actions and prepare timely management insights.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Financial monitoring dashboard covering budget allocation, expenditures, commitments, forecasts, available balances, implementation rates and key variance indicators. 2. Forecasting and expenditure review tool comparing planned, forecast and actual expenditures, with follow-up actions identified. 3. Periodic financial reporting template, AI-supported prompt library, SharePoint-based tracking structure or prototype, and short handover note/user guide. 4. Mapping and streamlining of Administrative processes.

Qualifications and Experience

  • University degree in business administration, accounting, finance, information management, data analytics or a closely related field. A profile combining finance, data analysis and digital tools would be an asset.
  • Relevant experience in collecting, analysing, validating and reporting financial, budgetary or statistical data, including forecasting, expenditure monitoring and variance analysis.
  • Excellent computer skills for data analysis, dashboards, reporting, graphs and document preparation, including Excel, Power BI or equivalent tools; knowledge of ERP applications such as Oracle would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of results-based management, digital transformation approaches, AI-supported productivity tools and SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms, with sound numerical, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian) an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 200, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you successfully managed a financial reporting process. What were the challenges faced? This question assesses your experience with financial reporting and challenges in the process. Provide a specific example, detailing your role and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure accuracy and reliability in budget forecasting? The interviewer wants to know about your methods for maintaining financial accuracy. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've used data analysis to improve a financial process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with AI tools in financial settings. How did they enhance your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with SharePoint or similar platforms in managing financial data? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when handling multiple financial reporting deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to identify variances in financial data? Can you provide an example? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a time when you had to present complex financial data to a non-financial audience. How did you ensure understanding? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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