Senior Project Manager with a focus on finance

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

We are looking for an independent Senior Project Manager with a strong focus on financial management. You will lead a Centre of Excellence development project funded under the Slovakia Programme (ESIF) as a complementary part of a Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence initiative.

You’ll become a key member of a unique research institute whose vision is to build an innovating ecosystem in the field of artificial intelligence, grounded in scientific excellence and a strong project team.
Your role will be to ensure the effective and transparent use of financial resources, maintain a sustainable cash flow, and deliver accurate reporting.

Job Description:

• Manage projects and coordinate project team members

• Monitor and manage project risks

• Oversee the achievement of project goals

• Define and control project budgets

• Monitor project budget spending and ensure it aligns with the approved financial plan

• Plan the schedule and process for submitting payment requests

• Prepare and compile payment requests, including all required attachments

• Draft monitoring reports and financial overviews

• Verify the eligibility of expenditures in line with the rules of the Slovakia Programme and EU legislation

• Collaborate closely with the accounting department, project team, and project partners

• Prepare documentation for audits and inspections

• Maintain records and archive project documentation according to the provider’s requirements

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

Besides the possibility of working in this very unique environment, we offer a 3rd pillar contribution, free Gym on the premises, Multisport card, lots of interesting internal seminars from our science teams and even more fun during our Institute´s festivities.

Informácie o výberovom konaní:
Should you be interested in applying for our job opening, please send us your CV. We will contact you with information about the selection process.

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

Skills:​

• Relevant experience and knowledge in project and financial management, with the ability to learn quickly

• The ability to communicate with external partners (consortium members, clients, state and public institutions, suppliers)

• The ability to critically analyze challenges and propose improvements

• Experience and ability to coordinate multiple projects at once

• High personal responsibility, goal-oriented, assertive

• Conceptual and analytical thinking

• Flexibility, responsibility, and a high level of commitment

​Requirements: ​

• 2nd level university degree (economics or finance is preferred)

• Experience in financial management

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic project management

• Previous experience with grant schemes and EU projects, familiarity with Slovakia Programme (ESIF) is highly preferred

• Proficient in English

• Advanced practical skills in office software (G-Suite or MS Office)