Associate, Finance Manager HROD

Purpose of Job

The Associate, Finance Manager, delivers cost-related client work for the HROD department and FP&A. 
The role provides direct support to the HR OD Business Manager and budget delegates in HR, in the consolidation and use of their budgets and in preparing resource proposals, financial planning and specific analysis, as needed.  

The Associate provides detailed expenditure analysis as a part of budget process, financial support to new initiatives and monitors budget execution. The Associate provides input to the preparation of specific reports and Budget document, including presentations to stakeholders and financial schedules for finance. The role requires, understanding, modelling and explaining financial impact of HROD people policies (including agreeing accounting guidelines and for staffing related issues).

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Accountabilities and responsibilities for this role are to be carried out with a degree of independence under supervision of the Principal, HR Business Manager:

• Active monitoring of business plan and budget execution of HROD departments and centrally managed cost reviewing it, directly Business Manager and head of reward as necessary, highlighting key variances and providing insight and commentary
• Undertake regular forecasts with the business and tracking of agreements and work with the business on resolving where deviations are likely
• Actively monitor on a monthly basis the business plan and budget execution
• Financial modelling/analysis at ad-hoc basis 
• Development and coordination of the annual budget proposal and forecast process 
• Prepare journal, accruals and provisions, etc. 
• Regular discussions and support to budget holders to understand and efficiently implement their budget
• Undertaking financial modelling to support key strategic decisions. Provide, challenge financial support and project appraisal to the HROD Business cases
• Collaborating with businesses to develop models that support new initiatives
• Constantly identifies ways for increasing efficiency and effectiveness namely by automating processes, improving data quality and adopting market best practices, hence freeing up resources for more added value activities such as business partnering and analytics
• This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management issues 
• Excellent Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strong communications skills
• Qualified accountant/part qualified or strong practical experience in Finance.
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial background. 
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and proposing innovative solutions
• Strong knowledge of IT systems such as accounting packages, Excel and its use in modelling 
• Relationship management skills 
• Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure whilst addressing the departmental priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
   

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital  transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.  As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).