Finance and Control Officer

Finanzberater/in / Controller, EWR-Finanzmittel

Sind Sie energiegeladen, engagiert und wirklich daran interessiert, etwas Grösseres in Europa mitzugestalten? Dann sind Sie vielleicht unsere neue Finanzberaterin oder unser neuer Finanzberater/Controller im Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), dem internationalen Sekretariat, das die EWR-Finanzmittel hier in Brüssel verwaltet.

In dieser zentralen Position tragen Sie die übergeordnete Verantwortung für die Finanzverwaltung und die finanzielle Kontrolle der Fördermechanismen – von der Programmgestaltung und Vertragsabwicklung über die Berichterstattung und Revision bis hin zum Liquiditätsmanagement in den Empfängerländern. Sie tragen zudem dazu bei, die interne Kontrolle zu stärken und finanziellen Unregelmässigkeiten vorzubeugen, und arbeiten eng mit Partnern im EWR-Raum zusammen, um solide Finanzsysteme und eine gute Finanzkultur im FMO und darüber hinaus aufzubauen.

Wir bieten einen anregenden und vielfältigen Arbeitsplatz, der auf gegenseitigem Vertrauen unter den Mitarbeitenden beruht. Unser Team besteht aus über 60 Mitarbeitenden aus dem gesamten EWR-Raum, was uns täglich eine wertvolle Bandbreite an Erfahrung und Wissen einbringt.

Jeden Tag lässt uns ein gemeinsames Ziel antreiben: ein grünes, demokratisches und starkes Europa, in dem alle die gleichen Chancen haben. Sind Sie bereit für eine Aufgabe, die etwas bewirkt – in einem Team, das sich für den Abbau wirtschaftlicher und sozialer Unterschiede sowie die Stärkung der bilateralen Zusammenarbeit in Europa einsetzt?

Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe? Join our team at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), the international secretariat managing the EEA and Norway Grants, as a new Finance and Control Officer in Brussels.

About us:

The FMO is affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EEA and Norway Grants are Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). The EEA Grants are financed by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway. The current funding period has a total budget of 3.2 billion euros.

The programmes in the funding period will focus on these overall priorities:

• European green transition
• Democracy, rule of law and human rights
• Social inclusion and resilience

Why join the FMO?

We offer more than just a job. We offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 60 employees from the EEA region brings a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career. Every day, our work is driven by a shared goal: a green, democratic and resilient Europe where everyone can take meaningful part in shaping their lives.

We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the 15 Beneficiary States and various international partners.

The position is open to nationals of the EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) and nationals of the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia)

Division: Financial Mechanism Office

Location: Brussels

Category/Level: A4

This is a fixed-term contract for three years. The contract is renewable once, subject to the renewal being in the interest of the FMO and to a decision on the new funding period following the current Financial Mechanisms.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 15-09-2026

Job Reference: VA 27/2026

Scope:

The Finance and Control Officer is part of the Finance and Control unit with 7-8 staff members. The Unit is responsible for the overall finance and control framework of the FMO. This covers budget planning and management, financial reporting and forecasting, payments and accounting, grant management, audit coordination, and risk assessment. It also provides support across the full programme lifecycle of the EEA and Norway Grants.

The Unit supports the entire organisation and works closely with Beneficiary States on the design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and closure of programmes.

As Finance and Control Officer, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and Control and undertake occasional travel as required. Given the breadth