About the position
The Analyst will work within the team of Financial Planning & Analysis to assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of key reports, and of reporting and business intelligence tools under the supervision of the Finance Specialist. The Analyst knows well the cycle of FP&A: planning, monitoring, and reporting. They will be able to assist with business reporting and analytics and will be able to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions and Microsoft Power BI (or other BI tools) to improve financial reporting. The position will be based in the operations center of the Americas, located in the Campus of Palmira, Colombia.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the maintenance of Budget data in the company s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Support the program in other needed tasks.
Prepare costing analysis upon demand and analyzes costs and trends to report back.
Prepare internal reports timely and accurate, making sure they are innovative.
Support team with improvements to the excel workbooks and the ERP system.
Assist with the development of financial reporting packages and be able to update and keep excel workbooks that have large data sets.
Anticipates and propose reporting solutions and assist with data management, data sources and dissemination to ensure timely delivery of services.
A power user of excel (know sumif, vlookup, pivot tables and more) and knowledge of of Mi- crosoft Power BI or any other BI solution to improve financial reports a plus.
Requirements
Qualifications and requirements
University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related careers.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an international organization.
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions (preferably Unit4Enterprise Resource Planning) Experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Power BI.
Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
A strong technological skill set, paired up with financial and accounting knowledge.
Working knowledge of financial systems, to elaborate financial reports in a systematic way.
Intermediate to advanced level of English (oral and written).
Skills
Solid communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with other national, international, and cultural backgrounds.
Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting and problem solving.
Strong user/client orientation and service oriented.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a national recruited position placed at a BG06, in a scale of 14 levels, with level 14 being the highest. This is a Colombian national search and will be managed through a fixed term contract of a one (1) year period, subject to a probation period according to the local legislation and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.
Applications
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, and skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate s professional qualifications and work experience.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Office, at () and should clearly indicate Application: Analyst - Financial and Planning.
Closing date for applications: February 12th, 2023
We invite you to learn more about us at:Careers | Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT (alliancebioversityciat.org)
Qualifications and requirements University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related careers. At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an international organization. Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions (preferably Unit4Enterprise Resource Planning) Experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Power BI. Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A strong technological skill set, paired up with financial and accounting knowledge. Working knowledge of financial systems, to elaborate financial reports in a systematic way. Intermediate to advanced level of English (oral and written). Skills Solid communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with other national, international, and cultural backgrounds. Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting and problem solving. Strong user/client orientation and service oriented. Ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.