SmartSol is at the forefront of digital innovation, delivering smart technology solutions that empower businesses and industries to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. We specialize in AI-based Services, Cloud Computing Solutions, Digital Twin Technology, and Next-Generation Connectivity (5G/6G).

Alongside our commercial activities, SmartSol actively participates in EU-funded research and innovation projects, collaborating with international partners to shape the future of technology.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced EU Project Financial Manager to oversee the financial coordination, compliance, and reporting of EU-funded projects. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the financial rules and administrative requirements of EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Interreg, Erasmus+, LIFE, or similar. This role includes ensuring accurate budget execution, maintaining project-wide financial tracking tools, monitoring resource allocation, and preparing all required documentation in accordance with Grant Agreements, the Annotated Grant Agreement (AGA), and relevant EU guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain, and regularly update master project spreadsheets, including allocations of staff, subcontractors, and other project resources.
• Coordinate, verify, and consolidate time-sheets, ensuring full accuracy and compliance with EU programme rules.
• Monitor and control financial resource distribution across multiple project activities and work packages.
• Track budget execution and provide periodic financial status updates to management, project coordinators, and partners.
• Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure accurate bookkeeping, cost tracking, and verification of expense eligibility under EU regulations.
• Prepare financial reports for the Project Coordinator and the European Commission, ensuring full compliance with the Annotated Grant Agreement (AGA) and other EU financial guidelines.
• Support project leads in planning, forecasting, and adjusting personnel, subcontracting, and other cost categories.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in financial or administrative management of EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg, LIFE, CEF, etc.) is a significant advantage.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for financial tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of EU project financial rules, eligibility criteria, and administrative procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply the Annotated Grant Agreement and related EU guidelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• High proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict reporting deadlines in a fast-paced EU project environment.

We Offer:

• A stimulating, international environment in cutting-edge technological and research projects.
• Flexible working conditions (partial remote work possible).
• Salary starting from 2200 Eur. Net
• Supportive and collaborative international team.