Head Of Analytics & Reporting, Copenhagen, Denmark

## Head Of Analytics & Reporting, Copenhagen, Denmark - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS HQ Copenhagen Position Title:Head Of Analytics & Reporting Duty Station(s):Copenhagen Seniority Level:Senior Level Contract Type:ICA - IICA - Regular Contract Level:IICA 3 Posting Start Date:11-Aug-2026 Posting End Date:25-Aug-2026 This role offers an opportunity to shape analytics and reporting in UNOPS from a financial performance perspective. The Head of Analytics & Reporting will drive business intelligence to support financial sustainability, serving also as a resource for data and reporting solutions in an international environment. The Finance Group serves as a strategic partner and fiduciary advisor, ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective resource management across UNOPS. The Group defines financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals, establishes finance policies, systems, and processes, and leads corporate budgeting to enable full cost recovery and ensure long-term financial sustainability. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Finance Group provides expert guidance, oversight, and tailored financial solutions. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive financial and corporate performance reporting, strengthening financial capacity across the organization, and continuously enhancing resource planning and allocation. In addition, the Finance Group prepares and oversees the implementation of finance-related policies, upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship and supporting UNOPS in achieving operational excellence and fiscal responsibility. The Finance Group (FG) is a critical and strategic business function in UNOPS and serves as an authoritative and integrated partner in the organization on strategic financial planning and budgeting, business strategy and practices, financial analysis and risk assessment, financial management services and long term organisational treasury and investments. As the steward of resources of a self-financing UN entity, FG is accountable for timely cost recovery and reporting to partners, maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial management of resources in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and organisational/international accountability framework and the accurate and transparent financial reporting to governing bodies, clients, partners and stakeholders. Under the supervision of the Head of Budgeting, Analytics & Reporting, the Head of Analytics & Reporting is responsible for leading analytics and business intelligence for financial performance and portfolio reporting, developing financial performance models based on organizational foresight and long-term planning, and championing innovation and finance literacy across UNOPS. The Head of Analytics & Reporting will also serve as a resource within Finance Group to support enhanced use of available data and reporting solutions. Functions / Key Results Expected 1. Analytics & Business Intelligence Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of advanced data analytics and business intelligence products to support organizational decision-making and performance monitoring. Oversee the creation of data models, dashboards, and reports, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and relevance for senior management and the wider organization. Conduct in-depth analysis of multi-source organizational data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in financial and portfolio performance, translating complex findings into clear, actionable strategic recommendations. Drive the adoption of data-driven practices across the organization, providing expert guidance, training, and tools to internal stakeholders on business intelligence and analytical methodologies. Explore, identify and incorporate relevant data sources for decision-making and advancement of UNOPS goals 2. Modelling & Foresight Spearhead the development of quantitative and qualitative models (e.g. forecasting, simulation, predictive) to project future trends, assess potential scenarios, and inform long-term strategic planning for financial performance of UNOPS operational activities. Lead financial foresight initiatives, including horizon scanning, risk analysis, and scenario planning, to anticipate potential financial challenges and opportunities across UNOPS regions. Integrate econometric, statistical, and machine learning techniques into modelling practices to improve the accuracy and robustness of predictive outputs. Present model assumptions, methodologies, and findings to executive leadership and technical committees in a clear, concise manner, facilitating the integration of foresight into organizational strategy and resource allocation. 3. Corporate Services & Support Champion financial literacy across the organization by facilitating exchanges and harvesting experiences from field colleagues in order to develop and prepare self-service tools for improved financial management, including on behalf of Finance Group. Serve as a resource for the wider Finance Group in supporting the conception and development of reporting, dashboards, etc. for enhanced automation and improved use of available data and reporting solutions with a view to efficient resource use, stronger controls, and more risk-enabled approaches. Support team leadership in continuously improving UNOPS financial performance reporting, including facilitating performance discussions between stakeholders, and promote further improvement and integration of organisational planning and review processes. Provide input to support team and FG leadership participation in inter-agency and external meetings/bodies dealing with financial and related reporting; and serve as custodian for UNOPS financial and related reporting as part of UN system requirements. Inform team leadership in order to facilitate senior management decision making through monitoring and analysis of UNOPS financial performance, and making appropriate recommendations. Collaborate with UNOPS internal and external partners, colleagues and stakeholders to keep abreast of evolving finance and operational trends, development and needs, share ideas for improvements and align services according to needs. Establish the annual work plan for the Analytics, Budgeting and Management team in collaboration with the CFO and stakeholders. Set objectives, performance measurements, standards and results expected. Monitor implementation of the team's annual work plan, oversee progress and ensure delivery of results as planned and according to expectation. Promote teamwork and collaboration by providing the team with clear direction, objectives and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently. Plan, recruit and develop a flexible workforce with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance and ensure gender and geographical diversity. Foster a positive work environment, respectful of all, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed. 5. Knowledge Management & Innovation Stay abreast of best practices and emerging technologies in data science, artificial intelligence, and strategic foresight, recommending and championing the adoption of innovative tools and techniques. Document, standardize, and institutionalize best-in-class analytical methodologies and modelling frameworks to ensure consistency and quality across the organization. Contribute to the UNOPS body of knowledge by authoring papers, presenting at professional forums, and actively participating in global knowledge networks relevant to analytics and foresight. Mentor and coach junior staff and colleagues on advanced analytical methods, fostering a culture of continuous learning and data literacy. Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Stakeholder Management Develops and implements sustainable