Financial Officer

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. 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 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 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 Universities, Process Design, Fulfilment, MS Office Suite, Budget Process, Innovation, Communication, Business analysis, ACCA, Business, Power Automate, Tracking Tools, Work Streams, Economy, Analysis Process, Critical thinking, Finance, Research, Customer Oriented, Budget, Law, Regulation, Crunching Numbers, Coordination, Analysis, Process Development, Revenue, CIMA, Proactivity, Forecasting, Result Oriented, Financial Guidance, Attention to detail, System Databases, Advanced Excel, VOS, Military service, Agility, Adult education, Adaptability, Accounting, Concentrated, Finance Operations, Problem Management, Act with integrity, End to End, Automation