Financial Support Officer

Financial Support Officer (FAP-EF-EG-2021-27-LD)
Geneva, Switzerland
Contract


Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.


Job Description

Introduction
Are you a highly analytical Financial Support Officer with an in-depth knowledge of EU projects? CERN, take part!

You will join the External Funding Group, which is responsible for the Organization's financial management of the non-Member States funding and research funding for international scientific collaborations. As part of the FAP Department, the Group interacts with all the Organization's Departments in the allocation of resources.

Within the Group, the External Grants Section is responsible for the financial and budgetary implementation and follow-up of projects financed by the European Commission (EC, EU projects). Participating in EU projects strengthens CERN's existing collaborations and creates new links with European Universities, laboratories and industrial partners, complementing the main R&D Programmes of the Organization.

CERN currently takes part in over 60 projects funded under Horizon 2020. For more information see here: H2020.


Functions
As a Financial Support Officer, you will have a unique opportunity to become an expert in applying EC H2020 financial rules, and to manage all financial aspects of your assigned projects. You will also take part in analysing the impact in the application of the new EC's 9th Framework programme - Horizon Europe - financial rules to CERN.


You will:
- Analyse, integrate and apply EC H2020 as well as Horizon Europe rules and regulations to CERN;
- Carry out budget and financial analysis of European Commission projects;
- Elaborate financial reports, for both internal and external audiences, such as the European Commission and External Auditors;
- Provide proactive support and advice to the project members in CERN Departments and to partners outside the Organization.


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of finance, accounting or management or a related field.


Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in a financial service;
- Extensive experience of H2020 financial rules.


Technical competencies:
- Financial reporting and analysis;
- Use of office software packages: mainly Excel;
- Budgeting, forecasting, statistics.


Behavioural competencies:
- Solving problems: assimilating large quantities of information, identifying key issues and formulating conclusions clearly and concisely.
- Working in teams: gaining trust and collaboration from others.
- Demonstrating flexibility: readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.
- Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
- Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting; using time efficiently and effectively.


Language skills:
- Spoken and written English: ability to understand and speak in professional contexts, to draft texts for publications and/ or official communications and/or to make oral presentations.
- Spoken French: ability to understand and speak French in professional contexts would be an advantage.


Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 09.04.2021 at noon (12:00 pm CET time).


Employment Conditions

Contract type:
Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 4-5

Job reference: FAP-EF-EG-2021-27-LD