Financial Manager for Research Projects in Project Office
The J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry opens a job position for Financial Manager for Research Projects in Project Office.
Job description
• Preparation of project application budgets and financial management of national and international projects (especially the European Commission and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports)
• Supporting financial consulting for researchers in the preparation of project applications
• Financial control of projects – checking the accuracy of accounting, ongoing control of project expenditures, and budget spending predictions
• Supervising compliance with eligibility conditions for expenses in accordance with the provider's methodological documentation
• Cooperation on public procurement in project implementation
• Management and control of financial obligations arising from contracts and orders
• Provision of methodological consultations on the rules of calls
• Processing of administrative documents, i.e., the financial part of monitoring reports, preparation of payment requests, and cooperation on financial control or project audits
Qualifications
• University degree in economics, is not a condition
• Experience in financial management of projects funded by the OP JAK and Horizon Europe programs welcome
• Knowledge of project management and reporting systems, accounting, and accounting procedures is an advantage
• Knowledge of public procurements is an advantage
• Ability to analyze program documents
• Personal development in the field of grant consulting
• Willingness to work independently and in a team
• Carefulness, responsibility, ability to organize work tasks, and proactive approach
• Organizational and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Communication skills in Czech and English at least at the B2 level required
We offer:
• Interesting and responsible work in a team with national and international project partners
• Opportunities for further development in the field of interest in the Czech Republic and abroad
• Workplace – Prague 8, Ládví
• Flexible full-time work
• Fixed-term employment contract for 1 years with the possibility of extension
• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 days of personal leave, 3 sick days
• Meal vouchers, contribution to banking products in old age, and other contributions according to the collective agreement
• Expected start date immediately upon agreement
Send your structured professional CV and cover letter to: recruitment
jh-inst.cas.cz, by January 5, 2026.
