Finance Business Analyst (Reporting and Automation) (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 14757
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 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 financial and administrative master data structures, user roles and access, cross validation rule maintenance, workflow configuration and validation and collaborates closely with ICT, DFAM divisions, and end users across HQ, Regional Offices, and Country Offices. The Finance Business Analyst (Reporting and Automation) 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 dashboards, KPIs, and data reporting needs across DFAM, Regional Offices (ROs), and other Headquarters (HQ) departments, ensuring outputs are aligned with strategic priorities and operational realities.
2. Lead functional design discussions with DFAM stakeholders to shape reporting specifications and dashboard logic, translating insights into functional user stories and data models.
3. Support the end-to-end development of financial dashboards and reports, including data source identification, extraction logic, modelling, and visualization.
4. Manage the development and continuous improvement of dashboards and other reporting tools that enable insight into financial performance, funding gaps, utilization trends, and donor metrics.
5. Coordinate with Information Communication Technology (ICT) and data providers to validate data integrity, ensure traceability, and troubleshoot inconsistencies across ERP and reporting platforms.
6. Conduct detailed functional testing of dashboard updates, enhancements, and automations—defining test scenarios, validating data outputs, and ensuring business logic is respected.
7. Prioritize reporting enhancements and dashboard requests based on business urgency, strategic impact, and available resources, ensuring timely delivery of value-added tools.
8. Work closely with DFAM divisions (Accounting, Budget, Treasury, Financial Coordination and Policy) to co-develop financial performance indicators and align dashboard outputs with compliance, monitoring, and decision-making needs.
9. Promote the integration of automation tools (e.g., RPA, AI-enhanced insights) into data workflows, identifying use cases to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.
10. Develop and maintain data dictionaries, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), visual logic documentation, and user guidance to improve dashboard usability and understanding.
11. Train end-users on how to interpret dashboards and reports effectively, and support capacity building efforts to promote data literacy across finance functions.
12. Monitor the performance, relevance, and usage of financial dashboards, providing regular updates and analysis to DFAM leadership on usage trends and areas for improvement.
13. Stay up to date with developments in data visualization, reporting automation, and ERP-integrated reporting tools, advising on opportunities for innovation.
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 one of 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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