Gestor(a) Financeiro(a) de Projetos | Project Finance Manager em Castelo Branco, Portugal

Candidatura

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CATAA is looking to strengthen its team by recruiting a Project Finance Manager .

Key Responsibilities

Financial management of national and international projects, including:

• Preparing and submitting payment claims and financial reports;
• Allocating costs (particularly staff costs ) and validating supporting documentation;
• Monitoring expenditure eligibility and ensuring compliance with funding rules and requirements;
• Preparing and updating project budgets ;
• Monitoring budget implementation , analysing variances and proposing corrective measures;
• Providing support during audits and verification/control procedures;
• Liaising with technical/scientific teams and project partners to ensure sound financial management and compliance with deadlines;
• Organising and maintaining financial and administrative supporting documentation and audit trails .
• A university degree , preferably in Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration , or a related field;
• Experience in the financial management of funded projects ;
• Fluency in English , both spoken and written, with the ability to work with documentation and international partners;
• A strong sense of responsibility, accuracy, autonomy and planning skills;
• Proficiency in relevant workplace tools, including Excel/spreadsheets and digital management tools .

Desirable Experience and Skills

We particularly value:

• Experience with programmes and funding bodies such as COMPETE 2030, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, PRIMA and the “la Caixa” Foundation , among others;
• Familiarity with eligibility rules, timesheets/staff cost allocation, financial reporting and audits;
• Experience within research and innovation organisations (RTOs, universities, technology centres, associations or SMEs) and multi-partner environments.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an organisation with a strong focus on research, innovation, technology transfer and entrepreneurship ;
• The opportunity to participate in national and European projects with a tangible impact on the region and businesses;
• Employment terms and conditions to be defined according to the candidate’s demonstrated experience and contractual framework.

CATAA is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, background or personal circumstances.