About EIT Manufacturing:
EIT Manufacturing is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. EIT Manufacturing is the leading pan-European community fostering innovation in manufacturing through a unique active ecosystem. With 200+ partners, EIT Manufacturing connects businesses, startups, academia and research institutions to make innovation happen. EIT Manufacturing now invites applications for the position of
Director of Finance – EIT Manufacturing - ASBL
Full-time position at EIT Manufacturing ASBL located in either France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Greece or Italy.
The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, business control, accounting, grant management, and business planning within our organisation. The Director of Finance will be supported by an experienced and committed team.
Collaborate with the Management Team to create long-term financial plans, cashflow forecasts, and budgets that support the business planning, expansion, and innovation.
Grant Management:
Work closely with program managers to ensure compliance with grant terms, reporting requirements, and timely utilization of funds.
Financial Management:
Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to drive informed decision-making to management.
~ Oversee cash flow management, optimising working capital while managing financial risk.
Business Control and Accounting:
Lead all aspects of accounting, including financial reporting, financial KPIs monitoring, ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, and tax compliance with the support of our external accountants.
~ Implement best practices for internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and international accounting standards.
Business Process Optimisation and ERP roll-out:
Streamline financial operations to support the organisation's growth trajectory.
Roll out of the ERP (Netsuite) and implement best-in-class practice within the finance team and other finance related departments.
Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability.
Develop the team's capabilities and create opportunities for professional development.
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Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Proven experience (5+ years) as a Finance Director or in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in a scale-up or high-growth organization.
~ Experience of French legal and financial system.
~ Strong understanding of public-private partnership dynamics, non-profit accounting principles, as well as knowledge of financial regulation and experience of grant management within Horizon Europe or similar European funding schemes.
~ Demonstrated ability to drive financial strategy, implement financial controls, and optimize business processes in an international environment.
~ French language is necessary.
A full-time, unlimited duration employment contract
Flexible hybrid working environment
Strong network across manufacturing, academia, and startups in Europe.
The role can be based in Paris at the EIT Manufacturing Headquarters or remotely from any of the following countries: France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, or Portugal with regular travel to EIT Manufacturing’s headquarters in Paris, as well as other regional offices, partners across 18 EU countries, and key stakeholders.
The Director of Finance will be reporting to the COO of EIT Manufacturing.
EIT Manufacturing values diversity and applies policies of equal opportunities. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential.
Protection of personal data:
Candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).