Finance Support

Provides individual-contractor financial analysis, budget monitoring, cost-recovery support and compliance advice for UNEP climate and economy divisions in Paris.

Department: Climate Change Division and Industry and Economy Division

• Provide financial oversight and monitoring support for programme and project resources
• Conduct financial analysis, monitor budget implementation and prepare forecasts and reports
• Support operational cost-recovery analysis, reconciliation, reporting and follow-up
• Review financial and administrative transactions for compliance with delegation, rules and policies
• Prepare financial reports, briefs, dashboards and recommendations for management
• Coordinate information sharing with programme, finance, budget and administrative teams
• Identify financial risks, control weaknesses and process-improvement opportunities
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, year-end closure, audits and donor reporting

• Advanced university degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration or a related field
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, financial analysis, programme finance or related areas
• Experience providing financial advisory support to senior management and contributing to financial planning and decision-making
• Experience in financial oversight, budget monitoring, operational cost recovery and compliance with financial rules and regulations
• Experience with ERP systems such as Umoja
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Fluency in English is required

• Individual-contractor assignment is full-time for 12 months
• Role supports the Chief of Administration
• Work is based in Paris, France