Head, Strategic Analysis and Reporting Unit

The incumbent leads and manages the Strategic Analysis and Reporting Unit within the Office of Financial Control at NATO. They oversee internal and external reporting platforms, analyze financial developments, advise leadership and divisions, and manage data and reporting strategies related to budgets, pensions, procurement, and other funds.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage optimized data pipelines and processes to ensure precise, reliable, and coherent financial data across OFC operations.
• Exploit business intelligence (BI) and financial analysis tools to maximize efficiency, transparency, and reporting utility across the Organization.
• Drive the formulation of data analysis frameworks and advanced reporting strategies.
• Establish IS-wide automated procedures for financial reporting, data harmonization, and predictive data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead project-based initiatives to support OFC Heads in generating automated budget execution metrics, annual Financial Statements and procurement dashboards.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor to OFC and IS units on system-driven reporting platforms and analytical tool deployments.
• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a highly proficient analytical team.
• Establish clear individual and organisational objectives centered on data literacy and tool adoption.
• Provide performance feedback focused on continuous technical and analytical growth.
• Monitor technological advancements in financial systems and global analytics standards.
• Maintain deep expertise in NATO Financial Regulations, IPSAS evolutions, and modern financial enterprise tools to ensure the OFC operates at the forefront of digital financial governance.
• Perform any other related duty as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree in economics, business administration, public administration, finance, management, information systems, data science, or related quantitative discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience leading financial and data analysis and reporting operations, with a proven track record of managing technical analytical teams.
• Experience as a project manager leading the deployment, configuration, and integration of enterprise information systems dedicated to business intelligence, knowledge management, and data analytics.
• Expert proficiency in advanced financial analysis tools and software packages, including high-level data modeling, advanced functions, and automated reporting architectures within Microsoft Excel and the broader Office suite.
• Minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.
• Experience in public sector accounting, multi-year budgeting and strategic procurement, with deep operational understanding of commercial or government accounting standards and procedures (e.g. IPSAS, IFRS) is an advantage.
• Experience implementing or leveraging advanced enterprise performance management tools (e.g. Oracle E-Business Suite) for predictive financial modelling and reporting is an advantage.
• Recognized professional certification in financial management, accounting, auditing or project management (e.g. Prince2, PMI/PMP, Oracle Certified Professional) is an advantage.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Project Management
• Enterprise Information Systems Management
• Business Intelligence Reporting
• Knowledge Management
• Data Analytics
• MS Excel
• Automated Reporting Tools
• Public Sector Accounting
• Multi-Year Budgeting
• Strategic Sourcing
• Commercial Accounting Standards
• Government Accounting Standards
• IPSAS
• IFRS
• Enterprise Performance Management
• Oracle eBusiness Suite
• Predictive Financial Modelling

Languages

English, French