Financial Business Analyst (ERP) (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 14744
Position Title: Financial Business Analyst (ERP) (P)
Duty Station City: Valencia
Duty Station Country: Spain
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term (12 Months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 12 Months
Closing date: 21 May 2025
Introduction    

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from nonrepresented member states of IOM.

Context

The Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM) oversees and manages the IOM's global financial, budgetary, treasury, accounting and administrative functions. 
The Financial Coordination and Policy Division oversees the global financial controlling framework of the Organization, facilitating compliance with the Organization’s financial regulations, policies, and standards. It coordinates the comprehensive monitoring and analysis of budgetary and financial risks in close coordination with the other divisions of the Department. The Division’s work facilitates IOM’s financial management globally, ensuring it remains robust, adaptable, and closely aligned with both operational and strategic objectives.

Within this framework, within the Financial Systems and Reporting Solutions Unit (FSRS) supports supporting the design, enhancement, and governance of IOM’s financial systems and reporting tools from the business perspective. The unit contributes to the continuous optimization of ERP configurations, automation workflows, master data governance, and financial reporting by translating operational requirements into functional specifications.

This Financial Business Analyst position, under the overall supervision of the Chief, Financial Systems and Reporting Solutions and the direct supervision of the Senior Financial Analytics Officer, will focus on Oracle reporting, system integration, inter-module reconciliation, process automation and collaborates closely with Information and Communication Technology (ICT), DFAM divisions, and end users across Headquarters (HQ), Regional Offices (ROs), and Country Offices (COs). The Finance Business Analyst (ERP) is expected to drive innovation, maintain strong data and process integrity, and ensure that financial systems serve both strategic and operational needs. 

Responsibilities

1. Collect, analyze, and document business requirements related to financial reporting, reconciliation, and automation across Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Projects), ensuring solutions are aligned with organizational financial policies, regulatory standards, and operational needs.
2. Lead functional design discussions with DFAM stakeholders to assess reporting needs and system improvement opportunities, translating them into clearly defined functional specifications and user stories.
3. Support the end-to-end lifecycle of Oracle ERP enhancements, including participation in solution design, configuration reviews, data mapping, and sign-off processes.
4. Monitor and resolve subledger-to-GL reconciliation issues, coordinating with relevant DFAM units to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across modules.
5. Conduct detailed functional testing for system patches, ERP updates, and integration points—developing test plans, scripts, and expected results to validate compliance with business requirements.
6. Collaborate closely with ICT and managed service providers on test execution in sandbox and UAT environments, reporting issues and validating resolutions prior to production deployment.
7. Prioritize change requests, defect resolutions, and enhancement initiatives based on business impact, resource availability, and operational risk, ensuring the timely delivery of high-impact solutions.
8. Work closely with DFAM’s accounting, budget, and treasury teams to identify and resolve data integrity and transaction processing issues affecting financial reports and dashboards.
9. Contribute to business-side governance of Oracle configurations, ensuring consistency in setup, reporting hierarchies, and chart of accounts elements.
10. Promote automation opportunities within Oracle financial modules and the integration of automation tools (e.g., Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI-enhanced insights) into workflows, identifying use cases to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.
11. Assist in developing and maintaining user documentation, training guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting materials for financial reporting processes.
12. Track and report on the progress of assigned deliverables, flagging risks or delays and escalating issues for resolution as needed.
13. Stay current on Oracle Cloud financials functionalities, technological developments and best practices, advising DFAM leadership on strategic system enhancements and roadmap alignment
14. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education 

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant experience;
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Certification in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Cloud Financials), IT governance (e.g. COBIT), internal controls (e.g. CICA, CISA), or business analysis (e.g. CBAP) is an advantage.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. 

Experience

• At least five years experience working in ERP-driven financial environments, preferably with Oracle Cloud;
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into system and reporting solutions;
• Experience working in international, decentralized organizations, experience with the UN system is desired;
• Involvement in systems testing, user support, data validation, or governance projects;
• Experience with AI, RPA, or automation tools in a financial context is a strong asset;
• At least five years of experience in data management and reporting, with a strong focus on Microsoft and Oracle solutions;
• Proven experience in financial data visualization and reporting is essential; and,
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and other ERP solutions is highly advantageous.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively between technical and business stakeholders;
• Proficiency in Excel and data tools; additional familiarity with Oracle, Power BI, SQL, or Python is an asset;
• Ability to manage tasks across competing priorities with attention to detail and responsiveness; and,
• Exceptional data visualization and analytical skills, evidenced by a proven track record of transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish. 

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station's country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies 

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