Job Title: Head of Unit-Finance and ContractsRef.: UfM/FT/2026/08Location: Barcelona, Spain (on-site)Department: Finance, Legal & Administration DepartmentReports to: Director of Administration DepartmentDeadline to apply: 12 October 2026 (midnight, Central European Summer Time – CEST, GMT/UTC+2).Staff category and conditions:- Post Classification: CS2. 2, Step 1 (Head of Unit)- Gross Salary: 69,358 €- Contracted Staff as per UfM Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules- Fixed-term contract of 3 years as per Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules of the Staff Regulations, 6 months’ probation periodOfficial Call and application: The information below summarises the main responsibilities and requirements of the position. The complete and official Call for Candidatures, including the full Job Description, eligibility conditions and application instructions, is available on the UfM website: https://ufmsecretariat.Org/work-with-us/vacancies/SUMMARYThe Head of Finance manages the activities and teams of three units: Finance, Procurement and Contracts, and Grants and Funds Management.



The position provides operational leadership across these functions, translates organisational financial priorities into operational plans, allocates resources effectively, and ensures the timely and accurate delivery of financial, procurement, contractual, grants, and funds management services.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Financial Leadership and Planning- Advise the Director of Administration and senior management, as appropriate, on Finance and Contracts matters, including financial planning, budgetary discipline and resource allocation.- Lead long-term financial planning and annual budgeting.- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with UfM priorities.- Oversee Treasury, Procurement, Accounting, Planning and Monitoring, including effective internal controls; and translate financialpriorities into the Unit’s work programme and operational delivery.Team Leadership and Operati

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