Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring an in-office Senior Finance and Budget Assistant in New York to provide expert financial oversight, budget analysis, and administrative support within the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance.
- Role
- Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations (DMSPC/OPPFB/PPBD)
- Location
- New York, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The Senior Finance and Budget Assistant will support the Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget (OPPFB) by overseeing budget proposals, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring financial compliance. The role involves analyzing budget variances, providing research support for intergovernmental bodies, and supervising general service staff. This is a temporary position based in New York focusing on complex financial data management and reporting.
What you'll do
- Act as a Certifying Officer for financial transactions and budget approvals.
- Monitor budget implementation and analyze variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
- Draft financial correspondence and prepare data-driven reports for information sharing.
- Supervise and provide training to general service staff within the unit.
- Ensure compliance with UN financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent required; first-level university degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, budget, or accounting (reduced to 8 years with a degree).
- At least one year of experience in data analytics or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience in contributing to the design and testing of system enhancements.
- Proficiency in English (UN Level II) is required.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is a temporary appointment; benefits are subject to the UN staff rules for local recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is located in New York and is an in-office role.
What is the duration of this role?
This is a temporary job opening currently available until 30 September 2026.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates need at least 8-10 years of experience in finance or budget roles, proficiency in data analytics, and the ability to oversee financial databases and budget reporting.
By when must I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted by July 1st, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations (DMSPC/OPPFB/PPBD)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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