The Economic Management Unit forms part of the
Financial Management Department and is responsible for managing
procedures that have an accounting impact within the organisation’s
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The Unit manages the
Foundation’s expenditure and income, ensuring that its financial
statements give a true and fair view of its assets and financial
position. The post sits within the Expenditure Department of the
Economic Management Unit. The successful candidate will be
responsible for the financial administration of various types of
expenditure, including invoice processing and expense
reimbursements. They will also support fixed asset management and
accounting activities. The role involves direct contact with
research staff and other stakeholders involved in expenditure
management. Main responsibilities and duties: Expense management:
Support the management and processing of expenditure transactions,
including matching invoices to purchase orders, processing expense
claims and settlements, and handling other expense-related charges.
Account management and financial support: Assist researchers with
the management and monitoring of their accounts, ensuring that
relevant financial information and supporting documentation are
properly recorded and kept up to date. Administrative and
accounting processes: Prepare, review and organise documentation
relating to fixed asset management procedures, and support the
accurate recording of financial transactions in the relevant
financial management systems. Coordination and communication:
Maintain regular communication with researchers, project
coordinators and other internal and external stakeholders to
respond to queries, follow up on outstanding matters and ensure the
smooth running of expenditure management processes. Monitoring and
team support: Monitor outstanding invoices and other
expenditure-related tasks, assist in resolving discrepancies and
provide support to the management team, particularly during periods
of peak workload. Education and qualifications: Required: Higher
vocational qualification in administration, finance or a related
field. Professional proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and English.




Desirable: A degree in Economics or another social science.
Experience and knowledge: Required: At least two years’ experience
in an administrative role. Basic knowledge of clinical trial
invoicing. Basic knowledge of accounting and taxation. Ability to
manage periods of peak workload and communicate proactively with
colleagues. Desirable: Familiarity with the Hipocrates ERP system.
Familiarity with the Fundanet ERP system. Previous professional
experience at a CERCA research centre. Labour conditions: Working
hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Starting date : As soon as
possible or Month, Year. Gross annual salary : Remuneration will be
determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned
with the Collective Agreement pay scale. Contract type : Permanent
contract What can we offer? Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron
Research Institute (VHIR) , a public sector institution that
promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching
at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital
in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health
(ICS) . A dynamic scientific environment of excellence , where
cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways . Flexible
working hours . 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days .
Versátil remuneration programme , including meal vouchers, health
insurance, transport and more. Corporate benefits platform ,
offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology,
gastronomy, sports and more. Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel
VHIR” : VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities
to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through
four pillars—Feel Well,



Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel
Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community. International
mobility support (Welcome Services) : we aim to make your arrival
in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information,
guidance on required procedures, access to the International
Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding
accommodation. Deadline to apply: 05-11-2026 How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills,
qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the
hiring manager. Practical assessment: Depending on the role,
candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation,
or written exercise, on-site or remotely. Checks: Education,
references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon
successful completion of the process. VHIR embraces Equality and
Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring
inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training,
and management for all staff within the organisation, regardless of
gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or
ethnicity. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data
Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut
de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your
consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as
long as the employment relationship is in force and legal
responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except
for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those
required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can
access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of
data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by
contacting [email protected] . More information can be found here:
https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en/personal-data-protection Data
Protection Authority: APDCAT

📌 Expenses Technician (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña