Junior Project Financial Monitor CRHIM - Temporary

(Temporary until October 2026)

Functions

Project Financial Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, ensuring alignment given funding
• Track actual costs vs. budget and ensure accurate financial visibility
• Support the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with EU funding rules and financial guidelines

Accounting & Reconciliation

• Manage accounting records for project accounts (e.g., CRHIM)
• Perform balance reconciliations, transaction verification, and bookkeeping oversight
• Ensure accuracy and alignment with internal financial controls and policies

Budget Management Support

• Support the development and revision of project budgets
• Assist in implementing cost reallocations, amendments, and adjustments as needed
• Work closely with project managers to align financial planning with project execution

Administrative Coordination

• Take ownership of administrative processes related to project financial management
• Coordinate across teams to ensure smooth financial and operational workflows

Audit & Compliance

• Support audit preparation, incl. collection & organization of supporting documentation
• Ensure readiness for financial reviews and audits
• Assist in audits & ensuring ongoing compliance with funding requirements

Requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or financial administration
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, reconciliation and financial reporting
• EU citizen or work permit to work in Spain
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Fluency in English (Spanish is a plus)
• Ability to work autonomously, high organisation capacity and team working attitude with a proven ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, flexible and problem-solving attitude, openness to learning
• Willingness/desire to work in international and multicultural context

Desirable:

• Experience working with European-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, EIT Health, IHI etc)
• Familiarity with grant financial rules and reporting requirements
• Experience in academic, research, or international environments