Grant Financial Officer

Application deadline: 9 July 2025 at 18:00 (Barcelona time)

Who are we?

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge. 

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.  

Join our team and be part of the change!

Be part of a team where:

The Grant Financial officer is part of the Finance Team. He/she will report directly to the Head of Finance. The primary focus will be supporting partners through the financial processes related to the Grant and perform payments and internal checks related to sub-granting.

Tasks will involve, but not be limited to:

• Support partners in the understanding and interpretation of Horizon Europe Grant Agreement rules.
• Launch payments ensuring compliance with SGA and EIT rules (including Grant Agreement)
• Follow-up payment processes with areas to ensure timely and accurate payments (including milestone and financial report delivery)
• Ensure correct cost allocation of each transaction with accounting and controlling
• Support areas and subgrantees in case of amendments of SGAs.
• Work on continuous improvement of Netsuit with IT
• Contribute to EIT Urban Mobility audit processes (EIT-CFS, statutory).
• Participate in the preparation of the budgetary implementation and the financing decision / annual Business Plan, as well as in the planning, preparing, follow-up and reporting on the budget, provide support to budget management in respect of financial regulations
• Support compiling the annual amendment and annual financial report of EIT Urban Mobility.

What you will bring along the way:

An ideal candidate will strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility’s mission.

Must-have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business controlling and reporting activities.
• Experience with similar type of organisation, complex governance, multiple companies, stakeholders, European networks.
• Experience in EU funded projects follow up.
• Written and spoken English (C1)
• Diagnose and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skill, especially in communicating financial information to different audiences.
• Distinct team player.
• Hands-on and proactive mindset.

Nice-to-have:

• Any additional EU language is a plus.
  

What's in it for you:

• Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and develop expertise in the field of urban mobility. 
• Participate in webinars and online courses to enhance knowledge and skills. 
• Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out-of-the-box thinking to another level.
• Strike the right Work-life balance: On top of the flexible hours and remote working options and facilities, you will be granted 27 days of paid time-off to rest and re-energise.
• A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.
• A tax benefit powered by Cobee, allowing you to save on your personal income tax.
• A Private health insurance borne by the Company.
• Work in a modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.
• Bike to work and park safely in our premises.

Kindly note that this is a permanent and full-time position, and it is based in Barcelona.

Possibility to work from home 2 days a week.

No relocation expenses are granted.

Application Process:

General Conditions:

By the closing date of this call candidates must:

• be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Spain;
• enjoy their full rights as citizens;

If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.

DATA PROTECTION DISCLAIMER

Your personal data will be processed with utmost care by the EIT KIC URBAN MOBILITY, S.L. or its subsidiaries.

The said processing will allow us to manage the recruitment of the offered positions, and more specifically:

• to enable you to submit your CV to apply for specific jobs;
• to match your details with the job vacancies and to eventually contact you;
• to retain your details and notify you about future job opportunities similar to the specific role for which you have contacted us;
• to answer your enquiries.

[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.