Job Description Introduction
Are you looking to develop your career in project finance, budget coordination, and resource planning? Would you like to contribute to large-scale international scientific initiatives while building expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder coordination? Join CERN’s IT Department and help support projects at the forefront of science and technology. The IT Department supports a broad portfolio of international scientific and technology initiatives, including collaborations with research institutions, industry partners, and the European Commission. These projects range from technology assessments to the co-development of digital solutions across the areas covered by the Department’s mandate and in support of the CERN community.
Functions
Support budget planning, forecasting, and the maintenance of financial records, tracking files, and reporting tools.
Prepare and consolidate financial reports, budget updates, and analytical material for internal reviews, governance meetings, and audits.
Monitor expenditure, validate financial transactions and purchase requests, and help ensure compliance with internal procedures and financial rules.
Analyse financial and resource data to support planning, prioritisation, and decision‑making.
Track project milestones, deliverables, and resource assumptions, helping to align operational planning with budgetary constraints.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Project Administration or a related field.
Experience
Experience and strong interest in resource planning, financial monitoring, and reporting.
Familiarity with CERN budget processes and financial tools is an advantage.
Technical competencies
Financial reporting and analysis, strong financial reporting and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and working with structured data.
Use of accounting tools, experience using financial or accounting systems, ideally including ERP or institutional finance tools.
Personnel and material resources planning, knowledge of budget planning and personnel and material resource coordination.
Behavioural competencies
Demonstrating Accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
Solving Problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgements based on all the facts available.
Language skills
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
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 10.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited‑duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Flexibility: Hybrid
This position involves:
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Job grade: 4-5
Job reference: IT-RPM-BM-2026-145-LD
Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
Benchmark Job Title: Financial Support Officer
Global Benefits
Competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
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Are you looking to develop your career in project finance, budget coordination, and resource planning? Would you like to contribute to large-scale international scientific initiatives while building expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder coordination? Join CERN’s IT Department and help support projects at the forefront of science and technology. The IT Department supports a broad portfolio of international scientific and technology initiatives, including collaborations with research institutions, industry partners, and the European Commission. These projects range from technology assessments to the co-development of digital solutions across the areas covered by the Department’s mandate and in support of the CERN community.
Functions
Support budget planning, forecasting, and the maintenance of financial records, tracking files, and reporting tools.
Prepare and consolidate financial reports, budget updates, and analytical material for internal reviews, governance meetings, and audits.
Monitor expenditure, validate financial transactions and purchase requests, and help ensure compliance with internal procedures and financial rules.
Analyse financial and resource data to support planning, prioritisation, and decision‑making.
Track project milestones, deliverables, and resource assumptions, helping to align operational planning with budgetary constraints.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Project Administration or a related field.
Experience
Experience and strong interest in resource planning, financial monitoring, and reporting.
Familiarity with CERN budget processes and financial tools is an advantage.
Technical competencies
Financial reporting and analysis, strong financial reporting and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and working with structured data.
Use of accounting tools, experience using financial or accounting systems, ideally including ERP or institutional finance tools.
Personnel and material resources planning, knowledge of budget planning and personnel and material resource coordination.
Behavioural competencies
Demonstrating Accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
Solving Problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgements based on all the facts available.
Language skills
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
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 10.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited‑duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Flexibility: Hybrid
This position involves:
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Job grade: 4-5
Job reference: IT-RPM-BM-2026-145-LD
Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
Benchmark Job Title: Financial Support Officer
Global Benefits
Competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
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