Finance Expert

Properties

• Function title: Finance Expert
• Reference: NOC-MA-2026-AD/1173
• Location: Maastricht
• In accordance with the Service Regulations, staff are required to reside either at their place of employment or at such distance from it as is compatible with the proper performance of their duties.
• Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 2
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - renewal or conversion of the contract is possible under certain conditions see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MUAC/FPA - The Finance, Procurement and Agreements Unit
• Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model, combining onsite presence with teleworking opportunities. Teleworking is subject to the applicable internal rules and is granted in line with business needs and managerial approval.
  Teleworking must not exceed 50% of the days worked in a month when performed at the official place of residence as defined above.
  In addition, all staff may telework from a location of their choice for up to 20 working days per calendar year, with line manager authorisation. These 20 days do not count towards the 50% monthly limit.
• Competition publication date: 13/11/2026
• Competition closing date: 11/12/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Finance, Procurement and Agreements (FPA) unit ensures the management of the financial planning and control, the procurement and the accounting activities in accordance with the Agency’s financial and contract regulations.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Provide technical expertise, guidance and contributions on financial operations related to budgeting, planning, economics and financial controlling in accordance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Analyse and assess financial data including financial performance, risk factors, and economic trends, offering expert recommendations to management to optimise financial strategies, performance, and overall financial sustainability.
• Coordinate financial transactions and reporting, ensuring the integrity and availability of financial data, contribute to updating internal processes, monitoring controls, supporting internal and external audit processes and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and improve operations.
• Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in the operations of the specific finance domain, including adherence to relevant EUROCONTROL legal instruments, data protection laws, financial reporting standards, report and advise on any compliance issue.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g., industry stakeholders, international organisations, financial and European institutions) to develop and optimize financial matters including negotiating and managing agreements, developing financial models for new services and responding to financial and regulatory queries.
• Provide training and share knowledge on financial systems, policies, and industry best practices to enhance internal capabilities and improve financial understanding across stakeholders.
• Stay current on financial industry trends and developments and actively share insights to strengthen the organization’s financial knowledge.
• Contribute to the production and drafting of financial and regulatory reports (e.g. monthly financial reporting cycle), ad-hoc studies, working documents, presentations including the preparation of financial statements, balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenses, and investment performance reports for senior management, social partners and key external stakeholders.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completion of third level studies (e.g. Finance, Accountancy), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6 or higher followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience to carry out the advertised responsibilities.
• Completion of third level studies (e.g. Finance, Accountancy), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 or higher followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience to carry out the advertised responsibilities.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Experience in financial systems and financial operations.
• Experience in financial controlling and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in budget planning and execution.
• Experience in financial data analysis, simulations and reporting tools.

• The following would be an advantage/asset:

  • Experience in procurement.

• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Problem solving: You anticipate and solve business issues.
• Networking: You maintain and expand effective networks.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Result Focus: You seek to improve personal performance.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.

• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1. The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

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Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated.
• The selected candidate will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre. This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years. A conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
• Conditions depending on current type of engagement
  Internal staff appointed for a determined period
  • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
  • Renewal(s): This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years.
  • Conversion: Conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
  Internal staff appointed for an undetermined period
  • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
• The selected candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.

• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.