Section Head (Budget) / Deputy Head (BUDFIN)

The Section Head (Budget) serves as the ACT Budget Officer and principal advisor on all matters relating to ACT budget policy and financial planning. Responsible for budget guidance development, preparation, financial advice, budget compliance screening, and financial reporting within NATO's ACT.
Responsibilities

Deputise for the Financial Controller/Head, Budget and Finance (BUDFIN) in their absence and act as Deputy Branch Head.
Develop policies, plans and procedures related to budgetary management within ACT.
Maintain automated budget systems and promulgate policy documents for ACT commands.
Monitor application of budgetary policies and report deviations to the Financial Controller.
Develop and prepare budget guidance for Headquarters and subordinate commands using direction from higher authorities and ACT policy.
Develop and prepare the ACT annual budget submissions for ACT Programmes of Work and HQ SACT budgets.
Liaise with ACT Chief Accountant on budget execution and Workforce Branch for staffing authorisations.
Monitor progress in the NATO budgetary process.
Coordinate Operations & Maintenance and workforce implications on NATO Security Investment Programme/Capability Programme Plans within the ACT Budget Group.
Submit ACT O&M implications on NATO Security Investment Programme/Capability Programme Plans to NATO Finance Committees and assist in resolving disagreements.
Coordinate with Strategic Management Branch on Direction and Guidance for In-Year Management and Financial Planning/Programming issues.
Review and pre-screen budgets and submissions of HQ SACT and subordinate commands/activities.
Represent the Financial Controller in meetings of Working Group of National Technical Experts.
Prepare the ACT Commander's Impact Statements for ACT budgets.
Support the Financial Controller in defending annual Headquarters and ACT budgets during Budget Committee screenings.
Assist subordinate commands in defence of their Budget Committee screenings.
Act as ACT representative in the Military Committee Joint Standardisation Board Financial Working Group.
Provide technical budgetary guidance and assistance to Headquarters and ACT commands.
Serve as primary technical budgetary advisor to the ACT Board Structure.
Coordinate with non-ACT training entities, Centres of Excellence and other Transformational commands for resource cost sharing.
Coordinate production of financial periodic performance reports for ACT Management Board structure.
Coordinate production of monthly commitment forecasts and generate monthly financial execution reports.
Perform financial analysis of records and recommend on budget execution.
Act as signatory to operating and treasury account disbursements when tasked.
Coordinate BUDFIN action on Budget Committee and HQ SACT Tasker Tracker Tasking.
Execute Budget Transfers in accordance with NATO Financial Regulations up to EFL Level E.
Requirements

University Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration or related discipline and 6 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 6 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
Minimum of 8 years experience at a senior financial level in Budgeting, Accounting or Financial Management.
Demonstrated ability to effectively represent and defend budget submissions.
Familiarity with international public sector accounting and auditing standards.
Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting procedures and practice.
A minimum of 4 years' experience as a Team Leader in a finance function.
Demonstrated ability in financial analysis and problem solving.
Minimum of 6 years' experience at a large business or military Head Office/HQ.
Wide experience in office communication and information systems.
High level of organisational, coordination and communication skills.
English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Desirable: Understanding of the organisation, composition and operation of NATO military organisations.
Desirable: Knowledge of the NATO budgetary and control processes and NATO financial accounting systems.
Desirable: Experience in Oracle Financial/Planning applications.
Desirable: Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration with concentration in Budgeting, Accounting or Finance.
Desirable: Chartered status in an Accounting discipline.
French - SLP 2222 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Ability to act independently as the ACT Budget Officer in resource planning and budgetary matters.
Ability to maintain clear thought and sound judgment in performance of duties.
Flexibility to adapt to changing budgetary requirements and tact in dealings with staff.
Must present well in internal/external meetings with mature, effective and persuasive verbal expression skills.
Security Clearance: NATO SECRET Security Clearance required prior to contract confirmation and employment commencement.
Skills

Budgeting
Finance Management
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Governmental Budgeting Procedures
International Public Sector Accounting Standards
Auditing Standards
Team Leadership in Finance
Budget Submission Representation
Oracle Financial Systems
Financial Planning
Office Communications
Computer Information Systems
Resource Planning
Budget Compliance Screening
Financial Reporting
NATO Budgetary Processes
NATO Financial Accounting Systems
Security Clearance Management
Languages

English, French

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