Financial Project Management Officer for Research Projects M/F

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YOUR FUTURE MISSIONS

Join a team at the heart of research development

Within the Research and Innovation Department, you contribute to the administrative and financial management of research projects funded by national and European partners.

As a key interface between research teams, back office and funders, you will monitor the budgets of projects, assist project leaders in the financial preparation of applications and ensure the proper administrative and financial management of research partnerships.

Your daily tasks:

Supporting the administrative and financial setup of projects

• Drafting budgetary and financial framework notes related to calls for projects;

• Supporting project leaders in building their budget;

• Verify the conformity and completeness of administrative and financial files;

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures for validating and transmitting documents.

Ensuring administrative and financial monitoring of research projects

• Perform financial monitoring and monthly reporting of projects in conjunction with the Finance and Human Resources teams;

• Prepare and coordinate the reporting of expenses to funders in compliance with contractual deadlines;

• Manage time sheets and project management tools;

• Ensure the administrative follow-up of agreements and projects;

• Support operational coordinators in managing their projects.

Participating in the budget monitoring of the Research and Innovation Department

• Contribute to the preparation of the RID's annual budget;

• Ensure budget monitoring and monthly reporting;

• Participate in the analysis of discrepancies and the consolidation of financial data.

YOUR PROFILE

Master's degree in management, finance, management control, accounting or equivalent;

First experience in budget management, project management or financial management of funded schemes;

Professional level of English (minimum B1/B2);

Advanced proficiency in Excel and the Office suite.

Experience in the research environment, higher education, public funding or European projects environment would be appreciated.

YOUR SKILLS

Techniques

• Budgetary and financial management;

• Monitoring and analysis of multi-project budgets (from €500K to €3M);

• Financial reporting;

• Proficiency in Excel;

• Knowledge of project management tools.

Behavioral Soft skills

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously;

• Team spirit and commitment to service;

• Strong  interpersonal and listening skills;

• Ability to explain financial topics in simple terms to non-specialist audiences;

• Clear, concise and informative communication;

• Proactive and independent.

Why join us?

 You will be joining a dynamic environment driven by numerous research projects in development. This position offers broad overview of research activities and involves significant coordination with a wide range of stakeholders: researchers, project managers, support departments, partner SMEs and funding agencies.

Attractive conditions

• 6 weeks of paid vacation

• 14 days of RTT (reduced working time)

• Extra 13th month

• Profit-sharing / Employee Stock Ownership

• Health insurance covers 90%

• Meal vouchers covered at 60% (€10)

• Teleworking Home office possible up to 8 days per month (after 3 months at CESI)

• Time Savings Account