FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Ref.

F4E/CA/FGIV/2026/0153

Type of post

Contractual agent

Category and grade

CA FG IV

Place of employment

Barcelona (Spain)

Closing date for applications

27/10/2026 12:59

Josep Pla nº 2

• Torres Diagonal Litoral
• Building B3
• 08019 Barcelona
• Tel. +34 93 320 18 00
• Fax +34 93 320 18 51

Fusion for Energy (F4E) is hiring a Financial Specialist, available in the Finance Unit, Project Control, Supply Chain & Finance Department.

Reference Grade Location Closing date F4E/CA/FGIV/2026/0153 Contract Agent FGIV Barcelona, Spain i 27/10/2026 ‐ 11:59 (CET)

Is this job for you?

Are you excited about the prospect of working on an international, multi-billion-euro development project? Do you thrive on challenges? If you want to make a difference to the future of sustainable energy and would like to work on a first‐of‐a‐kind development project, we have the perfect opportunity for you!. Join Fusion for Energy as a Financial Specialist in our Finance Unit and help shape robust financial processes, ensure compliance and support the delivery of groundbreaking fusion projects. As a member of the Finance Unit, the Financial Specialist will report to the Head of Unit and will work directly under her supervision. The selected candidate will provide support and financial expertise at all stages of operations of a financial nature.

Why F4E?

Fusion for Energy (F4E) is the European Union’s organisation for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy. We are working with industry and laboratories to deliver cutting-edge components to the ITER international fusion energy project. In parallel, we are working on other major projects in the same domain, including the JT- 60SA experiment with Japan, a new material testing facility (DONES), and, in the long-term, preparing for the next generation of fusion devices. F4E is headquartered in Barcelona with offices in Cadarache (France) and Garching (Germany). To deliver the European contribution to ITER, face the fusion challenges, and manage more than 400 professionals, F4E is moving towards a more diverse, flexible, and result-oriented organisation. Its renewed vision is focussed on (1) successful delivery of projects, (2) developing fusion talent and knowledge base for the development of commercially viable fusion power plants in Europe and (3) paving the way for a transition from research to a competitive European industrial fusion sector.

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Josep Pla nº 2

• Torres Diagonal Litoral
• B3
• 08019 Barcelona
• Tel. +34 93 320 18 00
• Fax +34 93 320 18 51

We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion

Fusion for Energy is an equal opportunities employer and takes care to avoid any form of discrimination. As part of its commitment to diversity, gender equality and geographical distribution, F4E strongly encourages applications from female candidates and applies a policy of equal opportunities. It does not discriminate against anyone on grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability or sexual orientation. Fusion for Energy offers measures to reconcile professional and private life and will provide reasonable adjustments at the workplace for persons with disabilities. Your key areas of impact

The successful candidates will, amongst other tasks:

• Support the analysis of commitments and payments and other operations of a financial nature as verifier contract agent in the light of the Financial Regulation and, in particular, the principle of sound financial management.
• Provide financial support to the procurement, commercial and technical officers and the Authorising Officer for managing contracts and grants at all stages of the relevant procedures (tendering stage, contract negotiation and drafting, implementation, follow-up and close-out).
• Support and provide assurance that operational and financial ex ante procedures have been followed.
• Support and provide continuous contribution to the definition of financial procedures conducted by Quality Assurance and in accordance with the Internal Control Standards or accounting of the above financial transactions.
• Provide support to audit exercises by providing relevant explanations and documentation.
• Support the prevention of irregularities which could affect the financial and contractual aspects of operations.
• Provide support to the improvement of processes, templates and policies. What can we offer you?

Life in Barcelona Barcelona offers professionals and families a high quality of life. It has a year-round average temperature of 18°C and complements its cosmopolitan lifestyle and vibrant cultural life with the nature of the Mediterranean coastline and the Pyrenees. The city is strategically located between the sea and the mountains, and it is served by an international airport. Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of 20th century modernism and avant-garde architecture.

Josep Pla nº 2

• Torres Diagonal Litoral
• B3
• 08019 Barcelona
• Tel. +34 93 320 18 00
• Fax +34 93 320 18 51

Salary and benefits As an indication, the basic monthly salary for grade FGIV (step 13 ) is currently € 4.449,31. In addition to the basic salary, staff members may be entitled to various allowances, in particular a household allowance, expatriation allowance (16% of basic salary and household allowance), dependent child allowance and education allowance. The salaries of contract agents are subject to a community tax deducted at source and are exempt from national taxation. Where you would need to relocate, you would normally benefit from relocation and removal reimbursements. F4E has agreements with a wide range of international schools to support access to schooling for the dependent children of its staff. Work-life balance F4E enables staff members to reconcile family and professional life by offering flexible work arrangements and teleworking. F4E staff members enjoy a basic entitlement of 24 days of annual leave as well as +/- 18 statutory public holidays per annum. Additional leave days may be granted for age and distance from the place of origin. How will we evaluate your application?

A Eligibility Criteria - you can apply if:

A1. You fulfil five general requirements

1. Being a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union or of a third state fully associated with the Euratom fusion programme.
2. Enjoying your full rights as a citizen ii .
3. Have fulfilled the obligations imposed on you by the laws of your home country concerning military service.
4. Producing the appropriate character references as to your suitability for the performance of your duties.
5. Being physically fit to perform your duties iii .

A2. Your Education & Experience are in line with our requirements iv On the closing date for registration, the candidate must have: A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma. A3. Your Language Skills are developed You must produce evidence of excellent written and spoken communications in English and of a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union.

B Your Qualifications and Experience

Josep Pla nº 2

• Torres Diagonal Litoral
• B3
• 08019 Barcelona
• Tel. +34 93 320 18 00
• Fax +34 93 320 18 51

B1. It is essential that your professional history cover:

• A university degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance/financial management, or Law.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in financial verification as a Financial Verifying Agent to ensure adherence with the EU Financial Regulations/equivalent financial national rules.

B2. Advantageous Selection Criteria In addition to the above, the following criteria will be considered:

• At least 1 year of professional experience in supporting the management of contracts under FIDIC rules.
• EU budgetary and accounting procedures.
• Financial management of complex or large-scale contracts.
• At least 3 years of working experience of EU/F4E public procurement good practices.
• Asset management.
• Working experience of relevant electronic tools (SUMMA, ABAC).

B3. Competencies The following competences will also be assessed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and supportive attitude, ability to work across all functions within the Agency.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in processes.
• Experience of successfully promoting a culture of sound financial management. Submission of applications

The online application process starts upon clicking “ CLICK TO APPLY” next to a vacancy of your interest on the Open Positions page: https://fusionforenergy.europa.eu/vacancies/ You must register your application online through the F4E E-recruitment platform by creating a valid F4E user account and submitting the documents mentioned below. We appreciate any feedback you may have regarding your user experience: talent@f4e.europa.eu Please note that the online e-recruitment application platform is the only acceptable means of submitting/sending in job applications. You are responsible for keeping your e-mail addresses and personal details up to date in your profile in F4E online application tool. The mandatory fields in the profile marked with an asterisk should be duly filled in and you are requested to submit the following two documents:

Josep Pla nº 2

• Torres Diagonal Litoral
• B3
• 08019 Barcelona
• Tel. +34 93 320 18 00
• Fax +34 93 320 18 51

 A detailed Europass Curriculum Vitae in English (can be obtained at the following address: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae;  A Motivation Letter of 2 pages maximum in English.

Applications must be complete and validly submitted by the closing date for submission of applications No later than 27/10/2026 at 11h59 Barcelona time.

In case you encounter technical problems when trying to submit your application via the e-Recruitment tool, please take a screenshot and send it to us via the “Contact Us” form. It is your responsibility to inform F4E about any technical problem immediately, within the deadline mentioned above. Please, do not send any supporting documents (i.e.: copies of your ID- card, educational certificates, evidence of previous professional experience etc.) with your application at this stage if not specified in the Vacancy Notice. After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt notification. Please note that email correspondence from F4E will be sent out via our e-recruitment system. We therefore ask you to regularly monitor your email inbox and spam. Emails will have the sender address “@f4e-jobs.gestmax.eu”. Conditions of employment

Successful candidates will be placed on a Reserve List, and one of the candidates thereon may be offered this position. For more information on the selection process of Contract Agents and on the contractual and working conditions, please, refer to the “Guide for applicants” published on the F4E website along with this Vacancy Notice and the Conditions of employment of Other Servants of the European Communities. For more information on the selection process of Contract Agents and on the contractual and working conditions, please, refer to the “Guide for applicants” published on the F4E website along with this Vacancy Notice and the Conditions of employment of Other Servants of the European Communities.

How is your data protected?

‘Fusion for Energy’ as the body responsible for organising the selection process, will ensure that applicants’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC Text with EEA relevance. This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data. Personal data shall be processed solely for the purpose of the selection procedure. In order to update your CV and/or Motivation Letter and rectify any incorrect or inaccurate data, please send an email to us via the “Contact Us” form before the deadline for submission of the applications elapses. After the deadline for applications has elapsed, this right will be limited to the rectification of identification details and contact information only. Should you have any query concerning the processing of your personal data, you shall send them to the following address: HR-DataProtection@f4e.europa.eu . Vacancy published on F4E website on 28/09/2026.

Josep Pla nº 2

• Torres Diagonal Litoral
• B3
• 08019 Barcelona
• Tel. +34 93 320 18 00
• Fax +34 93 320 18 51

i Given the needs of the organisation, the candidate may be offered a position at any of the other F4E working places. ii Prior to any appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a certificate issued by the competent authority attesting the absence of any criminal record. iii Before their appointment, the candidate shall be medically examined in line with requirement of Article 12(2) (d) of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities. iv Only study titles that have been awarded by the Members of the Joint Undertaking or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration.