Financial Project Manager – EU Programmes

TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS is one of the largest international organizations in the Testing, Inspection, Certification sector. We are seeking to incorporate a new member into our workforce as:

Financial Project Manager – EU Programmes

About your role:

You will oversee project finances from proposal budgeting and Grant Agreement Preparation through implementation, reporting and audit readiness. At Division level, you will consolidate financial information across the project portfolio, monitor financial performance and prepare reports for TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas management and Group-level reporting.

Responsibilities:

·       Monitor the financial implementation of EU-funded projects, primarily under Horizon Europe and Erasmus+.

·       Prepare and maintain project budgets, expenditure forecasts, resource plans and financial monitoring tools.

·       Consolidate project budgets, expenditure, forecasts and funding information to maintain an accurate financial overview of the Division’s portfolio.

·       Prepare regular Division-level financial reports and contribute the required financial information for reporting to the TÜV AUSTRIA Group.

·       Work with TÜV AUSTRIA Group entities and internal teams to collect, review and consolidate financial information and supporting documentation.

·       Monitor personnel, travel, subcontracting, purchase and other project costs against approved budgets and applicable eligibility rules.

·       Coordinate financial inputs for periodic and final project reports with Project Managers, Finance, Accounting, HR and relevant technical teams.

·       Track project pre-financing, interim payments, balances, expenditure and cash flows, and contribute to Division-level cash-flow forecasts.

·       Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation and audit trails in line with Grant Agreements and internal procedures.

·       Identify budget deviations, financial risks and potential cost-eligibility issues, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.

·       Liaise with project coordinators and consortium partners on financial and administrative requirements.

·       Support EU project audits, reviews and financial checks.

·       Develop proposal budgets and resource plans, including personnel, travel, subcontracting, equipment and other project costs.

·       Support budget negotiations, revisions and Grant Agreement Preparation.

Profile:

·       A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant field.

·       Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience, including financial management of EU-funded projects.

·       Sound knowledge of Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe financial rules and cost-eligibility principles.

·       Experience in budgeting, financial monitoring, forecasting and reporting.

·       Excellent Excel skills and very good knowledge of MS Office.

·       Excellent written and spoken English.

·       Strong numerical and analytical skills, with close attention to detail.

·       The ability to consolidate complex financial information into clear reports for management.

·       Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines.

·       Confidence working with Finance teams, Project Managers, technical colleagues and international partners across different countries.

Additional experience we value

·       Financial management of both Horizon Europe lump-sum and actual-cost projects.

·       Experience with Erasmus+ or other EU funding programmes.

·       Portfolio-level financial planning or management reporting.

·       Support for EU project audits or financial reviews.

·       Familiarity with the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

·       Proposal budgeting and Grant Agreement Preparation.

·       Knowledge of personnel-cost methodologies, subcontracting, affiliated entities and other EU project financial arrangements.

What we offer:

·  A key financial role spanning individual European projects and the Division’s overall portfolio.

·       The opportunity to collaborate with TÜV AUSTRIA entities across the Group’s international network.

·       Exposure to the full financial lifecycle of EU-funded projects and a range of funding models.

·       Collaboration with international consortia and colleagues across financial, technical and project teams.

·       Opportunities for professional development in EU project finance and compliance.

·       A dynamic, international working environment.

·       A hybrid working model and competitive compensation package.

·       Private insurance (medical & hospital coverage)

·       Access to a 24/7 psychological support line.

·       A company laptop and mobile phone.

We would be delighted to hear from you by submitting your resume through our website

gr.tuvaustria.com

All applications are considered strictly confidential, and the General Data Protection Regulation is observed. Resumes that do not meet all the necessary qualifications will not be considered.