Purpose of Job
The Analyst, Cost Management FP&A, engages in cost management business partnering for several departments within the Bank, within the Cost Management team’s mandate of establishing the Bank’s overall administrative and capital expenditure budgets and monitoring their execution as part of FP&A. The role provides direct support to the Principal, Cost Management in work to challenge and advise budget holders in the use of their budgets and in preparing resource proposals and other specific analysis, as needed.

The Analyst provides detailed expenditure analysis as part of the annual top-down budget process, productivity analysis and monitoring of budget execution. The Analyst provides input to the preparation of specific sections of Bank documents issued to senior management and to the Board, including such as the Strategy Implementation Plan document incorporating the annual Budget document. The role requires maintaining the relevant policies, procedures and processes related to resource management, including budget and accounting guidelines and for staffing related issues.

Background
The Cost Management team, as part of Finance – Strategy, Planning and Control (FSPC), is responsible for establishing the Bank’s administrative and capital expenditure budgets and monitoring their execution. This includes assessment of the medium-term resource framework and preparation of the budget framework, for discussion with senior management. The key document co-ordinated by the team is the Bank’s three-year Strategy Implementation Plan incorporating the annual budget that is approved by the Board of Directors normally in December each year.
The role involves contributing and facilitating client partnering work for all respective departments in active monitoring of annual budget execution and interaction with clients, as needed. This includes assessment of medium-term resource requirements, development of top-down budget proposals, productivity analysis for efficient reallocation of resources, proposals or assessment of resource requirements for new initiatives, ensuring consistency across regular reporting on staffing and expenses.
This role requires maintaining a strong and effective working relationship with Budget holders, Budget Officers, and respective HR Client Managers for the relevant teams. This role also assumes collaborative relationships with other departments such as Finance, IT and HR and Organisational Development.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Accountabilities and responsibilities for this role are to be conducted under supervision of the Principal, Cost Management Business Partner

• Active monitoring of business plan and budget execution of respective departments under client responsibility, reviewing directly with departments as necessary
• Support the SIP process by capturing the required cost management information including staff and non-staff costs
• Provide advice and guidance to budget holders, after seeking guidance and assistance where necessary
• Attend meetings on the Principal’s behalf, as necessary
• As directed, provide specific resource analysis for Senior Management and the Board of Directors under the guidance of the Principal, Cost Management
• Monitoring and reporting of expenses against agreed budgets on monthly basis and providing commentary / insight
• Undertake regular forecasts with the business and tracking of agreements and work with the business on resolving where deviations are likely.
• Performing tasks under cost management responsibility – review use of staff costs, regular tracking of contingency budget utilisation, use of management provisions, etc.
• Analysis of productivity across teams and other specific staffing queries to support more senior staff in the Budget team
• Utilise reporting capability of the planning system
• Regular discussions and support to budget holders to understand and efficiently implement their budget
• Under guidance, analyse resources or review policies that fall under the responsibility of the Cost Management team
• Involved in training of Budget Officers
• Ad-hoc analysis as directed by Principal
• Undertaking financial modelling to support key strategic decisions.
• This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant/ CFA qualified and/ or relevant practical experience in Finance
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial background
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, with good organisation skills
• Strong knowledge of IT systems such as accounting packages, Excel and its use in modelling
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team, liaising with an extensive number of counterparties internally
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).