Financial and Procurement Professional

ICFO is a leading research center dedicated to advancing photonics science and technology.

The PIXEurope Pilot Line aims to reinforce Europe's strategic autonomy in photonic technologies and accelerate industrial uptake of cutting-edge integrated photonics. Over the next decade, this project will enable the transfer of advanced technologies to manufacturing environments, while fostering innovation and scalability across the European photonics ecosystem.

We are seeking a Financial and Procurement Manager to support the operational deployment of the PIXEurope Pilot Line. This professional will lead and coordinate financial and procurement activities, focusing on monitoring tender procedures, overseeing the procurement and delivery of key equipment, and ensuring accurate financial oversight across the distributed infrastructure.

This role requires proven post-award experience in publicly funded research projects, a strong command of European funding compliance, and excellent coordination skills across multi-partner environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the Pilot Line Director and Administrative Executive in all finance and procurement-related operations.
• Monitor all phases of public procurement procedures, including tenders, orders, deliveries, and invoicing of strategic equipment.
• Coordinate the financial tracking of the project, ensuring timely submission of financial milestones, reports, and deliverables.
• Act as a point of contact for financial and administrative interactions with national and European funding authorities.
• Ensure alignment and compliance with the financial rules of the Chips JU and national co-financing entities.
• Liaise with ICFO's Financial Project Control Unit to ensure accuracy, eligibility, and internal consistency in financial reporting.
• Engage with financial and procurement counterparts across partner institutions to promote common procedures and shared procurement strategies.
• Monitor project budget execution and contribute to financial risk identification and mitigation.

Qualifications and Experience Required :

Benefits :

This position will be dedicated full time to the European Chips JU Pilot Line project PIXEurope directed by Prof. Dr. Valerio Pruneri and support the Administrative Executive Officer of the PIXEurope Pilot Line, in close collaboration with ICFO's CFO and corresponding Finance, Projects Financial Control and Legal operational teams to ensure compliance with corresponding policy and regulations.

Selection Process :

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