Finance Officer - Business Controller & Partner Services

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer (Business Controller & Partner Services) to join our team at NATO. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work remotely while contributing to the financial planning and management of a vital organization that has preserved peace and security for over 70 years. As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in transforming our financial processes and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide financial guidance and advice to the organization, collaborating with business partners to analyze financial data and support financial planning.
• Manage revenue and cost budgets related to services, ensuring forecasting accuracy and financial controls.
• Perform financial analysis of organizational and managerial performance against key metrics and KPIs.
• Prepare and monitor financial reporting to ensure compliance with organizational standards and procedures.
• Oversee service costing, including service rate development, cost monitoring, and financial management of services.
• Lead and manage staff aligned with organizational standards.
• Support operational decision-making by capturing, analyzing, and presenting relevant financial information.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 3 years of post-related experience, or a minimum of 10 years of extensive expertise in financial management in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and standards, financial forecasting, and ERP systems such as Oracle.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in financial analysis and performance measurement (metrics, KPIs), service costing, and relevant reporting practices.
• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience with NATO financial frameworks, CIS reports, and service rate calculations.
• Training or certifications in financial management, accounting, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of additional languages, particularly French.

What We Offer

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history.
• A 5-year contract with a competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances.
• Privileges for expatriate staff, including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave.
• Excellent private health insurance scheme.
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays.
• NATO Pension Scheme.
• Development programs such as professional training, well-being, and more.