Budget Associate / Analyst(Based in Beijing)

Description

SPB is hiring a Budget Associate/Analyst 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.

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.

• Provide analytical and project management support for strategic resource planning and budgeting activities, including data validation, trend analysis, preparation of presentations, and coordination of timelines, inputs, and deliverables.
• Drive business process improvement and system optimization (including SAP SAC, SAP S4HANA, and cost accounting and related systems / data platforms) by gathering requirements; facilitating workshops; preparing data and reports; collaborating with IT and vendors for the implementation of system enhancements, new reports, and dashboards; and ensuring data quality.
• Participate in corporate projects aimed at improving cost efficiency and operational effectiveness for the Bank.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests and provide timely support to stakeholders across the organization.
• Support the full budget cycle, including annual planning, execution monitoring, adjustments and reallocations, reporting, and control of administrative and capital budgets; and support senior management and Board discussions; and partner with Business Units.
• Contribute to topical budget tasks, such as expenditure reviews, resourcing model, 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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of budget management and its connection to operations, finance, and business planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with SAP or similar systems is an advantage.
• 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.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience for the Analyst role and three to five years for the Associate role in budgeting, financial planning, accounting, or related roles in the financial services industry, consulting firms serving financial institutions, or a complex multinational company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance