About EIT Manufacturing:
EIT Manufacturing is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. To find out more, please visit www.eit.europa.eu
EIT Manufacturing is the leading pan-European community fostering innovation in manufacturing through a unique active ecosystem. With 170+ partners, EIT Manufacturing connects businesses, startups, academia and research institutions to make innovation happen. www.eitmanufacturing.eu
About the Impact Centre South (IC South):
EIT Manufacturing – IC South, headquartered in Milan, Italy, is one of EIT Manufacturing’s six Impact Centres. IC South currently serves eight Southern-Europe countries, including Italy, Malta, Switzerland, Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro.
The IC South is an integral part of the EIT Manufacturing (KIC)’s governance, fostering connectivity with local ecosystems through the provision of physical/digital spaces for interaction. It initiates, hosts and implements the various KIC’s activities and provides a platform for discussion of innovative ideas.
At IC South, we identify and build new possibilities to thrive the KIC’s long-term sustainability and are actively involved in securing funding for Innovation, Education and Business Creation activities, also as Cross-KIC opportunities. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and committed to making a positive impact.
Financial Controller Officer - EIT Manufacturing
Full-time position at the EIT Manufacturing, Impact Centre South – Milan / Italy
Are you a financial wizard with a knack for European grant management and accounting? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love making a difference? If so, we want you to join our team!
About the position:
We are looking for a talented Financial Controller to help us manage our finances and maximize our European grant opportunities.
Missions:

• Handle all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage our main European grant fund, ensuring compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Support in the implementation or creation of tools and processes that do not yet exist, thinking outside the box to provide innovative solutions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.

Key Accountabilities:
Budgeting/Planning:

• Prepare and coordinate the budget process in close collaboration with the IC South Operations team.
• prepare and assess quarterly financial forecasts and projections

Reporting:

• ensure the quality and accuracy of accounting data and analytical information under the supervision of the Operations Manager and with the assistance of CPAs.
• collect and assess expenditure data through the soon-to-be ERP system (Oracle Net Suite), supporting internal and external audits.

Projects, Finance Projects, and Tools:

• support the EIT Manufacturing South team in analysing cost eligibility regulations and provide support for external contracting.
• monitor the use of funds by EIT Manufacturing projects via sampling and projection of expenditure.
• contribute to the ongoing implementation and administration of management tools (e.g., ERP, cost reporting files, cash flow tools).

Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience in financial control, accounting, and European grant management (e.g. Horizon Europe).
• Strong analytical skills and great attention to details, highly organised, proactive, hands-on.
• Expert user of software tools such as the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to drive transparency and simplicity in complex administrative processes.
• Excellent command of the Italian and English languages is mandatory.; additional European languages are a plus.
• International experience, both in the public and private sectors is welcome.
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in similar role

We offer:

• A full-time, unlimited duration employment contract under Italian labour law.
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Diverse team with colleagues from all over the world
• Strong network across manufacturing, academia, and startups in Europe.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Meaningful work with a focus on sustainable innovation.

Location:
The position is hybrid, with the main location at EIT Manufacturing IC South, in Milan (Italy) with the opportunity of travelling for meetings or events.
Equal opportunities:
EIT Manufacturing values diversity and applies policies of equal opportunities. We welcome applications without discrimination, on any grounds. Candidates considering their interests having been prejudiced by a decision in a selection process may request a review of, or launch an appeal against, the decision adversely affecting them.
Selection Committee:
A Selection Committee will be appointed to carry out the evaluation of applications submitted. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of qualifications, background, skills, and experiences by providing relevant documents.
Protection of personal data:
Candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). For more information, please check the privacy statement on recruitment available Privacy Notice.

Closing date : 30/11/2024