Budget Associate – Strategic Staffing  

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond–infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for

1. developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda;
2. developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and
3. developing and monitoring the Bank’s Business Plan and Budget to implement the Bank’s Corporate Strategy and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the business plan and ensure judicious use of resources

SPB is looking for a Budget Associate – Strategic Staffing who will work closely with other members of SPB Budget team in assisting Management to strategically plan and manage AIIB’s budgetary resources to support the implementation of AIIB’s Corporate Strategy and business priorities.

The Budget Associate – Strategic Staffing will be responsible for supporting the entire budget management process to ensure resources are effectively directed toward business priorities and executed in the most efficient way, with a focus on improving the Bank’s process in strategic resource planning and allocation.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the full cycle of budget management, including annual budget planning, monitoring, reporting, and controlling the Bank’s administrative and capital budgets.
• Assist in strategic resource planning, with main focus on strategic staffing/workforce planning for the entire Bank, by leveraging metrics and quantitative modelling techniques to forecast budget and staffing needs. Develop data-driven scenarios to evaluate resourcing requirements under various operational or strategic assumptions and collaborate with business units to design resource plan and strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Enhance cost accounting practices to improve the understanding of cost of doing business and enable more informed strategic resource planning. Build and maintain high-quality datasets, provide day-to-day analytics to support modelling efforts and operational needs, and ensure swift and accurate responses to inquiries.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises to compare the Bank’s budget and staffing metrics against peer institutions, identifying best practices and opportunities for strategic resource optimization.
• Support improvements in infrastructure for strategic resource planning, including advancing IT tools such as time-recording systems, data platforms, SAC, S4HANA and surrounding systems.
• Contribute to key institutional projects by providing a budget management perspective.
• Compile and analyze data, delivering actionable insights on budgeting and cost accounting-related areas.
• Assist in advising management on budget matters and respond to ad hoc requests and support engagement with business stakeholders across the Bank.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, management, data or relevant fields from a reputable university
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management accounting, or data analytics, with increasing responsibilities in managing large operational budgets or cost bases within the financial services industry, multilateral development banks (MDBs), or global consultancy firms focused on large financial services clients.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative modelling skills, demonstrated through a proven ability to manage large datasets, utilize advanced data tools, and synthesize findings into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations
• Solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles. CPA, CFA, or CIMA designation is strongly preferred.
• Passionate about international development, with a reasonable understanding of the MDB business model and its core activities in the context of business planning and budgeting
• Experience with ERP systems and analytical tools, with a preference for familiarity with the SAP ecosystem and Power BI.
• Enjoy working in a highly motivated team that continuously strives for excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

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