(Senior) Budget Officer(Based in Beijing)

Description

Join in AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda; developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and 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 hiring a (Senior) Budget Officer who will work closely with other team members in assisting Management to strategically plan and manage AIIB’s budgetary resources to support the implementation of AIIB’s Corporate Strategy and business priorities.

• Lead or contribute to improvements in strategic resource allocation by developing planning concepts, mechanisms, incentives, and metrics to enhance the Bank’s operational efficiency and effectiveness; strengthen existing budgeting frameworks; and support strategic discussions on the Bank’s staffing plans, global/local presence, and multiyear budget planning.
• Represent the budget team in corporate projects aimed at advancing cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Drive enhancements in budget controls and management reporting through collaboration on process improvements and system optimization (including SAP SAC, SAP S4HANA, and related platforms across planning, execution, and reporting).
• Provide expert advice on budget matters, and respond to ad-hoc requests from stakeholders, including senior management, across the organization.
• Support the full budget cycle, including annual planning, execution monitoring, adjustments and reallocations, reporting, and control of administrative and capital budgets; support senior management and Board discussions; and partner with Business Units.
• Deliver specialized budget tasks or drive topical discussions on the Bank’s resource management, such as major expenditure reviews, resourcing models, policy/procedure updates, productivity and benchmarking analysis, and knowledge management and capacity building, including identifying best practices and opportunities for resource optimization from peer analysis or benchmarking.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience preparing materials for senior management and high-level discussions.
• Minimum five years of experience for the Officer role and 10 years for the Senior Officer role, with a proven track record in budgeting, financial and strategic planning, cost and financial accounting, and working with financial systems in international financial institutions / multilateral development banks, private-sector financial services industry, consulting firms serving financial institutions, or a complex multinational company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, or related fields from a recognized university. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis and budget management and their connection to operations, financial results, and business planning.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance