M25265 Financial Support Analyst
Join CIMMYT as a Financial Support Analyst in the Finance Department.
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Overview
Join CIMMYT as a Financial Support Analyst in the Finance Department.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, project accounting, or donor reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
- Familiarity with financial systems (ERP) and donor compliance frameworks.
- Intermediate proficiency in English (B1 or higher CEFR).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Exhibit critical thinking, creative thinking, teamwork, communication, analytical skills, problem solving and decision making, effective communication, and conflict resolution and negotiation.
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
For more information, visit cimmyt.org
CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Financial Analyst Junior to work in Finance Department.
The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.
Specific duties:
- Review and validate financial data from Country Mapping Templates and Pipelines to create and maintain Project Contract IDs (PCIDs) in the financial system.
- Ensure timely and accurate input of ICC (Institutional Cost Classification) data and maintain the Elaboration Database (EDB) with high data integrity
- Monitor and update project financial records to support real-time decision-making.
- Collaborate with the Financial Analyst in reviewing proposal budgets, ensuring alignment with CGIAR costing guidelines, donor requirements, and institutional policies.
- Provide analytical support in budget formulation, identifying cost efficiencies and financial risks.
- Assist in the preparation of budget narratives and justifications for donor submissions.
- Upload approved project budgets into the financial system, ensuring consistency and accuracy across modules.
- Support the configuration and maintenance of financial templates and tools used for project tracking and reporting.
- Prepare and review financial reports for donors, internal stakeholders, and management, ensuring compliance with signed agreements and CGIAR standards.
- Support donor-specific, internal, and external audits by compiling documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring audit readiness.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and improve data accuracy.
- Provide technical and procedural support to colleagues within PFMU and other departments.
- Respond to queries from supervisors and analysts with timely and well-documented information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, project accounting, or donor reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
- Familiarity with financial systems (ERP) and donor compliance frameworks.
- Intermediate proficiency in English (B1 or higher CEFR).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Effective Communication, and Conflict Resolution and Negotiation.
Benefits
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you effectively analyzed financial data to support decision-making. | This assesses your analytical skills and ability to apply them in practical situations. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your approach and the positive outcome. |
| How do you ensure accuracy when preparing financial reports for stakeholders or donors? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and understanding of compliance requirements. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss how you handle tight deadlines in financial reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've collaborated with others to improve financial processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you prefer for financial analysis and reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with donor compliance frameworks. How do you ensure adherence? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach budget formulation? Can you provide an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures do you take to maintain data integrity in financial records? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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