Senior Finance Officer
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a Senior Finance Officer in Budapest, Hungary, to lead financial shared services teams and ensure high-quality transaction processing. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Role
- Senior Finance Officer
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Senior Finance Officer position at FAO involves leading financial shared services teams, ensuring high-quality transaction processing, and implementing financial policies to support organizational goals.
What you'll do
- Leads the operations of the Financial Shared Services Teams, ensuring high-quality transaction processing while developing a client-focused culture and procedural framework that aligns with organizational goals.
- Implements and operationalizes financial policies established by the Finance Division, developing effective systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency while supporting standardization of financial services.
- Leads, mentors and supervises diverse teams within the SSC Finance unit, fostering a culture of operational excellence.
- Oversees the delivery of comprehensive training programmes to enhance financial capabilities across the organization.
- Ensures adherence to financial regulations and procedures established by the Finance Division while adapting service delivery to meet the dynamic needs of decentralized operations and headquarters.
- Represents the SSC in relevant forums and initiatives, identifying emerging trends and technologies that can improve financial service delivery.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and ten years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis OR a first level university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, twelve years of relevant experience and completion of professional qualification in accountancy (CA, CPA, ACCA) or investment professional (CFA).
- Working knowledge (proficiency– level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
- Demonstrated professional competence and success in delivering innovative and cost-effective financial services in complex multicultural environments.
- Strong analytical ability with excellent financial problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly both orally and in writing.
- Extensive experience in financial operations, treasury management, accounts payable/receivable, and digital payment systems within international organizations.
- Experience implementing financial process improvements and automation technologies including ERP financial modules, banking platforms, and Intelligence Document Processing.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant for children, home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, international health insurance, optional life insurance, and disability protection.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Budapest, Hungary.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and ten years of relevant experience, or a first-level university degree with twelve years of relevant experience and a professional qualification in accountancy or investment professional.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. You will need to attach a letter of motivation and ensure your profile is accurate and complete.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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