The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines. By supporting innovation and ensuring high standards of public health protection, EMA plays a central role in safeguarding the health of patients across Europe. The Agency operates in a dynamic, international and multicultural environment, working closely with EU institutions, national authorities and global partners.

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (relocation mandatory)

• Manage end to end financial operations with a focus on accuracy and transparency
• Oversee the full cycle of financial transactions, including revenue and expenditure
• Ensure compliance with financial rules, regulations and internal procedures
• Contribute to forecasting activities and strategic financial planning
• Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders
• Lead and contribute to initiatives focused on process optimisation
• Support the modernisation of workflows through automation and AI driven tools
• Contribute to training initiatives to strengthen financial knowledge across the Agency
• Detail oriented and analytical mindset
• Strong understanding of financial rules and regulations
• Proactive approach with high integrity and commitment to continuous improvement

Eligibility requirements:

• Full rights as a citizen of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway
• Fulfilment of applicable military service obligations
• Thorough knowledge of English at C1 level
• Satisfactory knowledge of another EU official language at B2 level

Education and experience:

• University degree of at least three years in Business, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Law, Public or Business Administration or related field
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience

Skills and knowledge:

• Strong numerical skills
• Strategic coordination and analytical thinking
• Research and critical thinking skills
• Business analysis and process design
• Knowledge of ERP systems and databases
• Proficiency in MS Office

Competencies:

• Understanding business context - Intermediate
• Continuous improvement - Intermediate
• Applied knowledge - Intermediate
• Adaptability and agility - Intermediate
• Coping with pressure and setbacks - Intermediate
• Analysing and problem solving - Intermediate
• Ethics and integrity - Intermediate
• Team collaboration - Intermediate
• Customer centricity - Intermediate
• Results orientation - Intermediate
• Communication - Intermediate
• Cross cultural sensitivity - Intermediate
• Continuous learning and self development - Basic

Nice to have:

• Experience with public budgeting at European or international level
• Experience presenting financial and budget reports
• Innovative digital mindset
• Experience with workflow or tracking tools such as Microsoft Power Automate or similar
• Advanced Excel skills
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFP or equivalent

 offer

• Opportunity to work for a key European public health institution
• International and multicultural working environment
• Exposure to modern financial systems and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong ethical culture and collaborative teams
• Support for professional development and continuous learning