Who we are: For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks, and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force\: our people. To keep this edge, we aim to hire, train, and retain the very best staff. Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge. About the job: Based in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium (expected to move to Brussels in 2028), you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our financial planning and management. You will work within the Financial Planning, Management and Analysis (FPMA) branch in the Office of the Financial Controller. This branch is responsible for preparing the Agency Corporate Plan and Customer Rates and managing the execution of these tasks through corporate reporting. The Business Controller & Partner (BCP) Centre of Excellence for Services, where this vacancy is located, oversees financial planning, service costing, and cost control for the Agency’s Service Oriented Business Model (SOBM) and Enterprise Service Delivery Model (ESDM). The branch is also responsible for managing specific ERP modules that support financial operations under this service-oriented model. We are searching for a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Officer (Business Controller & Partner Services) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities: Provide financial guidance and advice to the organization, working collaboratively 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. For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site. About you: The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 3 years of post-related experience. Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of extensive and progressive expertise in financial management in lieu of a degree. Knowledge of accounting practices and standards, financial forecasting, and ERP systems such as Oracle and related processes (Order to Cash, Process to Pay, Record to Report). 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. Desirable qualifications: 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. To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website. The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, and physical or neurocognitive ability. Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.