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Financial Officer

  • European Medicines Agency
  • Amsterdam
  • Temporary
  • Full Time
  • Published: 2 days ago
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Financial OfficerEuropean Medicines Agency

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines. By supporting innovation and ensuring high standards of public health protection, EMA plays a central role in safeguarding the health of patients across Europe. The Agency operates in a dynamic, international and multicultural environment, working closely with EU institutions, national authorities and global partners.

Your responsibilities

  • Manage end to end financial operations with a focus on accuracy and transparency
  • Oversee the full cycle of financial transactions, including revenue and expenditure
  • Ensure compliance with financial rules, regulations and internal procedures
  • Contribute to forecasting activities and strategic financial planning
  • Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders
  • Lead and contribute to initiatives focused on process optimisation
  • Support the modernisation of workflows through automation and AI driven tools
  • Contribute to training initiatives to strengthen financial knowledge across the Agency

Your profile

  • Detail oriented and analytical mindset
  • Strong understanding of financial rules and regulations
  • Proactive approach with high integrity and commitment to continuous improvement

Eligibility requirements:

  • Full rights as a citizen of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway
  • Fulfilment of applicable military service obligations
  • Thorough knowledge of English at C1 level
  • Satisfactory knowledge of another EU official language at B2 level

Education and experience:

  • University degree of at least three years in Business, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Law, Public or Business Administration or related field
  • Minimum two years of relevant professional experience

Skills and knowledge:

  • Strong numerical skills
  • Strategic coordination and analytical thinking
  • Research and critical thinking skills
  • Business analysis and process design
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and databases
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Competencies:

  • Understanding business context - Intermediate
  • Continuous improvement - Intermediate
  • Applied knowledge - Intermediate
  • Adaptability and agility - Intermediate
  • Coping with pressure and setbacks - Intermediate
  • Analysing and problem solving - Intermediate
  • Ethics and integrity - Intermediate
  • Team collaboration - Intermediate
  • Customer centricity - Intermediate
  • Results orientation - Intermediate
  • Communication - Intermediate
  • Cross cultural sensitivity - Intermediate
  • Continuous learning and self development - Basic

Nice to have:

  • Experience with public budgeting at European or international level
  • Experience presenting financial and budget reports
  • Innovative digital mindset
  • Experience with workflow or tracking tools such as Microsoft Power Automate or similar
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFP or equivalent

We offer

  • Opportunity to work for a key European public health institution
  • International and multicultural working environment
  • Exposure to modern financial systems and digital transformation initiatives
  • Strong ethical culture and collaborative teams
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning
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