13 nov
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Centre For Genomic Regulation (Crg)
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Barcelona
13 nov
Centre For Genomic Regulation (Crg)
Barcelona
The Institute The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composedby an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. In September 2026, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). Please, check out our Recruitment Policy The role We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Project Technician to strengthen the team of the Grants Management Unit in the Finance Department. The Financial ProjectTechnician’s mission is to providetechnical and administrative support in the financial management and justification of competitive research projects, working closely with the Grants Managers and collaborating with other relevant areas of the administration (e.g. Accounting, Controlling, People, Purchasing). The position will be reporting to the Head of the Unit and working closely with the other members of the Grants Management team. The main dutiesof this position will include:
• Extraction of expenditure reports and justification listings from the ERP system
• Reconciliation of justified amounts across projects
• Requesting documentation from other departments and preparing it for submission to different funding bodies
• Sending documentation throughdifferent funder platformsand portals
• Managing fund transferqueries and budget line transfers
• Managing time-sheet and hour allocation records
• Support to GrantsManagers in day-to-day tasks (justifications, audits,claims, etc.)
• Data entry in ERP: transfers between budget lines, Invoices and personnel imputations, project opening
• Review and organisation of project documentation
• Support during auditsand information requests
• Personnel justifications (FPI,FPU, Inphinit, FI AGAUR, etc.)
• Support in projectclosure processes and financial reconciliation About the team The mission of the Grants Management Unit is to proactively support the CRG community in securing competitive funds for research and institute-related activities,
as well as to manage the principal investigators’ core and externalfunding, with individualized professional support throughout the project life cycle. The services offeredby the Grants Management Unit are:
• To act as a liaisonbetween the CRG community on the one side and the funding agencies or sponsors/donors on the other side
• To ensure grant-management efficiency and financial sustainability, while maximizing the impact of grant-funded research
• To fulfil administrative and reporting requirements of the funding agencies or sponsors/donors for active grants
• To manage budgets and control competitive and external funds in compliance with the applicable regulations and CRG policies You will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced and dynamic team, develop a career in an international atmosphere and participate in social activities and events. Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience MustHave
• You have a minimum of one to two years of experience in a Financial Department, Administration Department or Audit Firm
• You have strongskills in administrative work Desirable but not required/ Nice to have
• Experience in budget management or project management will be a plus
• Knowledge and experience in national/international funds management will be considered
• You have knowledge of ERP systems,preferably Oracle or SAP Education and training
• You hold a degree or Modulequalification in Finance,Economics, Administration, or a related discipline Languages
• At minimum an intermediate level of Englishis required
• Good knowledge of Spanish and Catalan Technical skills
• Intermediate/High level in accounting and Microsoft Excel is essential to be eligible for this position
• You have strongoffice package skills(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• You have experience using ERP or data management systems and AI tools will be a plus
• Familiarity with funder portals and online submission platforms is a plus Competences
• You are organised, methodical and have strong attention to detail
• You are comfortable working with numericaldata and financialrecords
• You are proactiveand capable of managing multipletasks simultaneously
• You are able to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• You can work collaboratively within a team and under established procedures
• Youare able to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels The Offer – WorkingConditions
• Contract duration:Temporary for 6 months.
• Teleworking: Hybrid schedule(2 days per week).
• Estimated annual gross
salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: January 2027. We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.
We offer
and promote a diverseand inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. The CRG is committedto reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offeringextended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from versátil
working hours
. Application Procedure All applications must include:
• A motivation letteraddressed to Mariana Morlans.
• A complete CV including contactdetails.
• Contact details of two references. All applications must be addressedto Mariana Morlans and be submittedonline on the CRG Careersite
- http://www.crg.eu/en/content/careers/job-opportunities Selection Process ₋ Pre-selection: The pre-selection processwill be based on qualifications and expertise reflectedon the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. ₋ Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the positionand a selection panel if required. ₋ Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details. Deadline: Please submityour application by December 5th, 2026. Suggestions: The CRG believesin ongoing improvement andpromotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form.
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