Senior Finance Officer

European Cancer Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

Experience: 5+ years.

Are you dynamic, organised and ambitious?
Are you interested in budgeting, finance and operations?
Do you want to contribute to a critical public health mission for Europe?
Then the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) could be looking for you!

In this full-time role, based in Brussels, as Senior Finance Officer you will work directly with the Chief Executive, Head of Operations & Governance, Finance Assistant and our external accountants. The organisation implements multiple EU-funded projects aimed to reduce the burden of cancer, improve outcomes and the quality of care for cancer patients, through multidisciplinarity and multiprofessionalism.

Effective financial management is critical to ensuring compliance with EU regulations, donor requirements, and the organisation’s internal policies.

The ability to be proactive, adaptable, and dedicated to the needs of the organisation and the goals of the team will lay the groundwork for success.

Our working language is English. Candidates must already have the right to work in the EU and already be physically based in Brussels. The selected candidate will report to the Head of Operations & Governance with specific tasks assigned by the Chief Executive.

What You’ll Do

The successful candidate will play a critical role in verifying accounting records, tracking income, and maintaining a transparent financial framework to support the achievement of organisational and project objectives. They will oversee the overall financial management of the organisation and EU-funded projects, ensuring compliance with EU and organisational policies while optimising resource allocation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

FINANCE, ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

Verify the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded and supported by appropriate documentation;
Conduct periodic reconciliations of accounts to ensure alignment between internal records and bank statements;
Track and monitor income from various funding streams, ensuring timely recognition and allocation of revenue;
Reconcile income records with donor disbursements and ensure all funds are accounted for accurately;
Work with the Operations & Systems Manager to track budget elements and process payments;
Prepare and maintain detailed records of receivables and follow-up on delayed payments;
Oversee all financial transactions including those related to EU projects, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with EU regulations and organisational policies;
Prepare the financial information, fill in the EU Financial Reports. Include the information on the EU platform;
Maintain updated knowledge of EU financial guidelines and integrate them into project processes;
Conduct periodic reviews and participate in annual audits to ensure adherence with local and donor requirements;
Consolidate the accounting information and transpose it into actuals. Include the actuals information in the "Budget" table monthly;
Identify and mitigate financial risks related to project implementation.

OFFICE

Manage registration payments for the European Cancer Summit;
Organise file archives, office supplies and equipment;
Engage in other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Chief Executive and/or Operations & Systems Manager.

General Skill Specifications

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Officer with a strong commitment to providing financial and organisational support with experience in managing EU Project finances.

Proficiency in computer and internet use is vital, with demonstrated experience in utilising Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Word. Fluency in written and spoken English is imperative, and proficiency in additional European languages will be considered an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, willing to embrace additional tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the CEO and the Operations & Systems Manager and contribute positively to the team dynamic.

In this supportive role, the ability to be proactive, adaptable, and dedicated to the needs of the projects and the goals of the team will lay the groundwork for success.

The Role Requires

At least 5 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in EU-funded projects;
Strong knowledge of EU financial regulations and compliance requirements;
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. WinBooks) and advanced Excel skills;
Proven experience in financial planning, reporting and risk management;
Demonstrated expertise in income tracking and accounting verification;
An aptitude to maintaining calm when faced with unforeseen circumstances;
An ability to manage complexity;
Being able to maintain a professional and friendly attitude, keeping the reputation of the European Cancer Organisation in consideration at all times;
Strong organisational, communication and inter-personal skills with effective and efficient writing skills in English (native or near-native level);
Ability to problem solve, think critically and have clear attention to detail;
High level of discretion to maintain confidentiality of information.