ERP Functional Lead, Finance, Planning and Budget (P4), Vienna, Austria

## ERP Functional Lead, Finance, Planning and Budget (P4), Vienna, Austria - Organization:IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency - Office:IAEA Vienna, Austria ERP Functional Lead, Finance, Planning and Budget(P4) ( 2026/0307 (018608) ) Organization: MTIT-AIPS Management Section Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting: 2026-07-29, 7:50:11 AM Contract Type : Fixed Term Probation Period : 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment : Yes This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location. Organizational Setting The Department of Management (MT) provides a 'platform of services' that serves as a foundation for the successful delivery of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. Its mission statement is as follows: "MT is a partner and a business enabler that champions change and efficiency, leveraging a common purpose". Thus, among other support activities, it assists a scientific manager in recruiting the right expert, helps a technical officer coordinate the purchase of radiation equipment, and ensures that all Board documents are translated and distributed on a timely basis to Member States. The Division of Information Technology provides support to the IAEA in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), including information systems for technical programmes and management. It is responsible for planning, developing and implementing an ICT strategy, for setting and enforcing common ICT standards throughout the Secretariat and for managing central ICT services. The IAEA's ICT infrastructure comprises state of the art hardware and software platforms in a partially decentralized environment. The Division has implemented an IT service management model based on ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) and Prince2 (Projects in a Controlled Environment) best practices. The IAEA's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, known as the Agency-wide Information System for Programme Support (AIPS), was implemented in a multi-phased phased approach beginning in 2011 and completing in 2017. AIPS provides a single, fully-integrated solution that standardizes and improves efficiency of business processes by leveraging the Oracle ERP suite of products. AIPS encompasses 8 business domains: finance, procurement, programme and project management, planning and budgeting, human resources and payroll, contacts, travel and events management. The AIPS Management Section (AMS) within the Division of Information Technology manages the operations, maintenance, improvements, and support for the AIPS system in collaboration with business process owners. The AMS Section consists of approximately 20 staff members and is led by a Section Head, who reports to the Director of Information Technology/CIO. The ERP Functional Lead, Finance, Planning and Budget is a member of the AIPS Management Section (AMS) and reports directly to the Section Head, AMS. s/He provides advice on, applies technical knowledge to, and provides ERP application support in the areas of Finance, Programme Planning & Implementation, Risk Management, Budget Preparation and Programme assessment based on the IAEA's ERP system known as AIPS (Agency-wide Information System for Programme Support). The ERP Functional Lead, Finance, Planning and Budget is: a functional knowledge expert, applying strong knowledge of several Oracle eBusiness Suite or Oracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)/Hyperion modules in the areas of EPM/Hyperion Planning, Projects, Grants Accounting and Finance (including interface to SWIFT) or the Oracle Fusion Financials, and the corresponding business processes; domain lead managing all the agency and contractor resources working for the domain; an adviser, providing solid knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite/EPM and financial principles and policies; a level 2/3 support agent, addressing issues and requests not resolved by the first level staff and providing expert guidance on AIPS application; and a configuration manager maintaining configuration information for the AIPS modules. The knowledge is applied to manage and resolve incidents and problems as well as design and implement changes related to the above areas of the AIPS system. The role also requires supporting the hiring of contractors and managing contractors. This includes prioritization of tasks, managing and assessing contractor's performance, mentoring and offering guidance with respect to both the IAEA organization and AIPS. Functions / Key Results Expected - Provide functional expertise in Oracle eBS Financial and PPM modules, Oracle EPM/Hyperion Planning and related financial applications to support end users. - Deliver solutions for application service requests and lead implementation of system changes, enhancements, and upgrades. - Provide AIPS Level 2 support in the Financial, PPM & Planning and Budget areas and contribute to customised reports, forms, and analytics. - Manage ERP configurations, and support future upgrades or cloud migration projects. - Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure stable application performance and effective solutions. - Recommend and implement process improvements; document functional requirements and validate through testing. - Design and deliver user training programmes, manuals, and refresher courses in coordination with the Training Officer. Competencies and Expertise Core Competencies(Competency Framework) Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section's priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division's programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Functional Competencies Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client's perspective and ensure that the client's standards are met. Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. Information Technology A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in working with the implementation or post go-live support on Oracle E-Business Suite and/or Oracle EPM (PBCS) Information Technology Good understanding of project management best practices and use of PRINCE 2 Information Technology Information Technology Infrastructure Library Good understanding of ITIL Information Technology Oracle Developer Tools (SQL/PLSQL/Forms/Reports/WF) Understanding and high level working knowledge on Oracle development tools is an added advantage; Information Technology Having expertise in other Oracle modules is an added advantage Information Technology Oracle Integration Technologies Understanding and high-level working knowledge on Oracle development tools is an added advantage; Working experience in ODI is an added advantage;