Financial Analyst – Expenditure and Treasury
OECD
15 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Paris Île-de-France Region France
Company Description
THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
THE PROGRAMME, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/PBF)
Within the Executive Directorate (EXD), the Programme, Budget and Financial Management Service (EXD/PBF), employs a workforce of approximately 115 staff who provide stewardship of the Organisation’s financial resources on behalf of the Secretary-General. The service is composed of six main business units: Accounting & Financial Support Division; Corporate Procurement Group; Engagement and Strategic Transformation Division; Programme of Work Management Division; Resource Management Systems Division; and Voluntary Contribution Management Group.
Within EXD/PBF, the Accounting & Financial Support Division (EXD/PBF/AFS) assures the proper accounting of all OECD budgetary decisions, executes all accounting transactions, manages the treasury and ensures that proper internal controls are carried out on a continuous basis in compliance with the OECD Financial Regulations and Internal Control Framework. The Division produces the Organisation’s financial statements, quarterly financial reports and is the main interlocutor with the Organisation’s external auditors. The Division has 4 main areas of work: treasury, expenditure accounting, revenue accounting and financial reporting.
Job Description
THE POSITION
The Accounting & Financial Support (AFS) Division is looking for Expenditure and Treasury Analysts. The selected candidates will work in close collaboration with the OECD Financial Community and other Divisions within EXD/PBF and will report to the Head of Section in either Expenditure or Treasury.
Main Responsibilities
Candidates should have relevant experience in one or both of the following areas:
Expenditure Analyst
Support, monitor and execute financial accounting activities related to treatment of expenditure, including preparing detailed analysis and reconciliations for the purpose of budgetary and IPSAS financial reporting.
Review purchase orders and supplier invoices to ensure accurate accounting treatment, cost allocation, and adherence to financial controls.
Act as a point of contact to directorates on expenditure matters and related policies and processes, combining a strong control function with a solution-oriented approach to facilitate their operational needs.
Extract, analyse and interpret data from the relevant sources (SAP, BusinessObjects, etc.) and present the results visually, simply, and clearly (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint) to support expenditure oversight, control and strategic, data-driven decision-making by management.
Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure the timely resolution of vendor queries and issues.
Support internal and external audit processes, including the preparation of supporting documentation and responses, as required.
Perform other expenditure-related tasks as necessary to support the efficient functioning of corporate accounting activities.
Treasury Analyst
Perform and control bank reconciliations between SAP accounting records and the Organisation’s bank accounts, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
Support cash flow monitoring and liquidity management, including preparation of treasury reporting, optimising use of payment hub data.
Monitor the performance of treasury workflows and automated payment processes (payment hub).
Prepare, verify, and track payment orders, including electronic fund transfers, cash orders, and foreign currency payments, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution.
Provide guidance to Directorates on payment methods and treasury-related procedures, while ensuring treasury control procedures are properly implemented to mitigate risks, including fraud and financial loss.
Monitor interest income, bank fees and charges, supporting analysis and identification of opportunities to improve investment returns and banking fees.
Contribute and support to treasury-automation projects, including the development of the payment hub and vendor onboarding platform, supporting system testing, process alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Carry out other treasury-related tasks as required to support the smooth functioning of treasury activities.
Candidates should also have relevant experience in the following areas:
Systems and Process Optimisation
Analyse financial processes to support the identification and proposal of systemic or process improvements to enable streamlined, lean processes and automated controls, in accordance with OECD financial frameworks and IPSAS reporting requirements.
Support projects from conception to implementation, applying established project management principles and procedures to contribute to timely, high-impact results.
Monitor the performance of financial systems and analyse data outputs with a view to assess and improve system efficiency.
Collaborate with internal technical teams and external consultants to support the delivery of financial system improvement projects.
Policies, Processes, and Documentation
Support the modernisation of OECD financial policies and processes, with a view to ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and aligned with evolving organisational needs.
Draft, maintain, and update finance-related guidelines, manuals, policies, procedures, and operational documentation, including process flows, accounting schemes, and decision trees.
Facilitate the implementation of policy and process changes through documentation, guidance, and training initiatives.
Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders within the Organisation.
Oversee other duties and provide back-up support for team members as needed
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
A university degree in accounting, financial management, audit, information systems and/or related field.
A professional certification in finance/accounting domain (e.g. chartered accountant or equivalent) and knowledge of IPSAS would be an advantage.
Professional Background
Relevant experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations, budget management, financial systems management or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal skills with commitment to service and teamwork.
Analytical and technical accounting skills.
Flexibility and ability to cope with conflicting requests and to meeting strict deadlines.
Proven experience in the development of accounting automation processes and digitalisation projects would be an advantage.
Proven ability to seek innovative solutions to problems and project management.
Ability to propose alternatives to reduce operational risk, increase efficiency and customer service through the use of new technologies
Experience working in an international and multicultural environment would be an advantage.
Tools
Very good command of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial and administrative systems including large integrated accounting systems (SAP).
Knowledge of the SAP FI, VIM, SRM, FM, Business Objects and/or other ERP solutions would be an advantage.
Knowledge of Treasury management systems, including SWIFT and FIS payment HUB would be an advantage
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 10 May 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. The appointment type/level will be determined based on the needs of the Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.
Salary Information
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 5,279.34 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
THE PROGRAMME, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/PBF)
Within the Executive Directorate (EXD), the Programme, Budget and Financial Management Service (EXD/PBF), employs a workforce of approximately 115 staff who provide stewardship of the Organisation’s financial resources on behalf of the Secretary-General. The service is composed of six main business units: Accounting & Financial Support Division; Corporate Procurement Group; Engagement and Strategic Transformation Division; Programme of Work Management Division; Resource Management Systems Division; and Voluntary Contribution Management Group.
Within EXD/PBF, the Accounting & Financial Support Division (EXD/PBF/AFS) assures the proper accounting of all OECD budgetary decisions, executes all accounting transactions, manages the treasury and ensures that proper internal controls are carried out on a continuous basis in compliance with the OECD Financial Regulations and Internal Control Framework. The Division produces the Organisation’s financial statements, quarterly financial reports and is the main interlocutor with the Organisation’s external auditors. The Division has 4 main areas of work: treasury, expenditure accounting, revenue accounting and financial reporting.
Job Description
THE POSITION
The Accounting & Financial Support (AFS) Division is looking for Expenditure and Treasury Analysts. The selected candidates will work in close collaboration with the OECD Financial Community and other Divisions within EXD/PBF and will report to the Head of Section in either Expenditure or Treasury.
Main Responsibilities
Candidates should have relevant experience in one or both of the following areas:
Expenditure Analyst
Support, monitor and execute financial accounting activities related to treatment of expenditure, including preparing detailed analysis and reconciliations for the purpose of budgetary and IPSAS financial reporting.
Review purchase orders and supplier invoices to ensure accurate accounting treatment, cost allocation, and adherence to financial controls.
Act as a point of contact to directorates on expenditure matters and related policies and processes, combining a strong control function with a solution-oriented approach to facilitate their operational needs.
Extract, analyse and interpret data from the relevant sources (SAP, BusinessObjects, etc.) and present the results visually, simply, and clearly (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint) to support expenditure oversight, control and strategic, data-driven decision-making by management.
Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure the timely resolution of vendor queries and issues.
Support internal and external audit processes, including the preparation of supporting documentation and responses, as required.
Perform other expenditure-related tasks as necessary to support the efficient functioning of corporate accounting activities.
Treasury Analyst
Perform and control bank reconciliations between SAP accounting records and the Organisation’s bank accounts, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
Support cash flow monitoring and liquidity management, including preparation of treasury reporting, optimising use of payment hub data.
Monitor the performance of treasury workflows and automated payment processes (payment hub).
Prepare, verify, and track payment orders, including electronic fund transfers, cash orders, and foreign currency payments, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution.
Provide guidance to Directorates on payment methods and treasury-related procedures, while ensuring treasury control procedures are properly implemented to mitigate risks, including fraud and financial loss.
Monitor interest income, bank fees and charges, supporting analysis and identification of opportunities to improve investment returns and banking fees.
Contribute and support to treasury-automation projects, including the development of the payment hub and vendor onboarding platform, supporting system testing, process alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Carry out other treasury-related tasks as required to support the smooth functioning of treasury activities.
Candidates should also have relevant experience in the following areas:
Systems and Process Optimisation
Analyse financial processes to support the identification and proposal of systemic or process improvements to enable streamlined, lean processes and automated controls, in accordance with OECD financial frameworks and IPSAS reporting requirements.
Support projects from conception to implementation, applying established project management principles and procedures to contribute to timely, high-impact results.
Monitor the performance of financial systems and analyse data outputs with a view to assess and improve system efficiency.
Collaborate with internal technical teams and external consultants to support the delivery of financial system improvement projects.
Policies, Processes, and Documentation
Support the modernisation of OECD financial policies and processes, with a view to ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and aligned with evolving organisational needs.
Draft, maintain, and update finance-related guidelines, manuals, policies, procedures, and operational documentation, including process flows, accounting schemes, and decision trees.
Facilitate the implementation of policy and process changes through documentation, guidance, and training initiatives.
Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders within the Organisation.
Oversee other duties and provide back-up support for team members as needed
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
A university degree in accounting, financial management, audit, information systems and/or related field.
A professional certification in finance/accounting domain (e.g. chartered accountant or equivalent) and knowledge of IPSAS would be an advantage.
Professional Background
Relevant experience in accounting, financial management, treasury operations, budget management, financial systems management or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal skills with commitment to service and teamwork.
Analytical and technical accounting skills.
Flexibility and ability to cope with conflicting requests and to meeting strict deadlines.
Proven experience in the development of accounting automation processes and digitalisation projects would be an advantage.
Proven ability to seek innovative solutions to problems and project management.
Ability to propose alternatives to reduce operational risk, increase efficiency and customer service through the use of new technologies
Experience working in an international and multicultural environment would be an advantage.
Tools
Very good command of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial and administrative systems including large integrated accounting systems (SAP).
Knowledge of the SAP FI, VIM, SRM, FM, Business Objects and/or other ERP solutions would be an advantage.
Knowledge of Treasury management systems, including SWIFT and FIS payment HUB would be an advantage
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 10 May 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. The appointment type/level will be determined based on the needs of the Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.
Salary Information
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 5,279.34 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.