Financial Specialist

EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation
Brussel

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Function title: Financial Specialist
Reference: NOC-CF-2026-FGIV/1144
Location: Brussels
The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
Information about living in Brussels
Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition
Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
Function group: Function group IV
Job level: 13-15
Generic post: Junior Specialist
Number of posts: 1
Duration of engagement: 3 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 policies
Directorate/Service: CF/FABP - Financial Analysis & Business Planning Unit
Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
Competition publication date: 09/07/2026
Competition closing date: 20/08/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
Reserve list: Applicable -

Your team

Within the Directorate Facilities, Central Route Charges Office and Finance, the Financial Analysis & Business Planning Unit (CF/FABP) leads the Agency’s forward‑looking financial planning, forecasting and analytical support for strategic decision‑making. It is responsible for the Annual Business Planning, the multiannual Agency Work Programme and budget preparation processes, performance reporting, and coordination with key internal stakeholders.

Your role

Your role will be to:

Contribute to the development and the preparation of the regular financial checkpoints (i.e. Control Towers) of the different Agency’s services.
Interact with business areas as support to budget execution and financial planning cycles: collect and analyse data, contribute to the development of SMART performance objectives and KPIs under the supervision of the Senior Financial Expert.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a refreshed Cost Allocation Methodology and the Procurement Planning Framework.
Support the measurement of the Agency strategic achievements through balanced scorecard and KPIs ensuring convergence towards the Agency strategic objectives and initiatives.
Provide financial analysis and insights ; contribute to ad-hoc studies, meetings, workshops etc., preparing and presenting structured outputs.
Produce financial documentation, including reports, presentations, dashboards, KPIs, etc.
Support the audit processes and responding to financial information requests.
Stay informed of developments in relevant domain areas, sharing insights and learning from senior colleagues.
Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

Candidates must fulfil the following educational and professional experience requirements: Completion of third level studies meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 in a relevant domain (e.g. Finance, Economics, Business Administration, etc.) followed by at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial controlling and/or performance management.
Experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
Experience in financial analysis and reporting, including the preparation of financial dashboards and KPIs.
Knowledge of financial systems and analytical tools (e.g. Oracle EPBCS, Oracle ERP or similar systems).
Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting and data visualisation tools.
Project management skills would be considered an asset.
Analytical thinking: you analyse information and identify relationships.
Communication: you foster two-way communication.
Planning and organising: you plan ahead and adapt as required.
Quality focus: you set and foster high quality standards.
Team work: you foster teamwork.
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 selected candidate will be required to become at least a basic user of French at level A1 before the end of the probation period.
The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

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 engaged in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL.
Conditions depending on current type of engagement
Contract staff engaged for a determined period
- Retain their current type of contract duration.
- Continue under their existing contract duration, as contract durations are not cumulative.
- The duration of their contract will therefore not restart upon selection to the new post, i.e. the remaining duration of their current determined contract continues to apply.
- Renewal(s): This contract 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 contract 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.
Contract Staff engaged for an undetermined period
- Retain their current type of contract duration.
At the end of the 3 Year period of the post for which they were selected:
- If the assignment is extended, they will continue in the post in accordance with the applicable rules.
- If the assignment is not extended and/or the duties are not confirmed as being of a lasting nature, they will be transferred to another post corresponding to their previous generic post, job level, and function group.
The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
The selected candidate shall be engaged in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
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.

Job Detail

Reference number NOC-CF-2026-FGIV/1144
Date posted 09/07/2026
Closing date 20/08/2026

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