Budget Associate

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A multilateral development bank in Dubai is looking for a Budget Associate/Analyst to support the budget cycle and provide analytical assistance for resource planning. Responsibilities include managing budget activities, driving process improvements, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field, relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. The position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable infrastructure investments in Asia and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in related fields from a recognized university.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience for Analyst role; three to five years for Associate role.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Support the full budget cycle, including planning, monitoring, and control.
• Provide analytical support for resource planning and budgeting activities.
• Drive process improvement and system optimization.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or related fields

Tools

SAP

SAP SAC

SAP S4HANA

Job description

Budget Associate / Analyst The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond - infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with SAP or similar systems is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of budget management and its connection to operations, finance, and business planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented, with a mindset for continuous improvement.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit‑based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

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

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

** Job Type : Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit‑based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.