Financial Support Officer for the CMS Experiment (EP-CMS-ORG-2026-120-LD) — CERN
CHF 83'500 - 126'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 30 days ago
SalaryCHF 83'500 - 126'500
Role overview
Introduction: Join the Resources Management Office in the CMS Collaboration Experimental Physics Department, in the EP-CMS-ORG section and provide a seamless service to the many scientists coming from all over the world. Functions:
Monitor the payment of cost-of-living allowances and subsistence for associated members of personnel and follow up the related budget allocations.
Coordinate several matters related to contributions to the CMS collaboration, including the issuance of invoices for the full yearly budgets and liaison with representatives of Funding Agencies.
- Introduction: Join the Resources Management Office in the CMS Collaboration Experimental Physics Department, in the EP-CMS-ORG section and provide a seamless service to the many scientists coming from all over the world. Functions:
- Monitor the payment of cost-of-living allowances and subsistence for associated members of personnel and follow up the related budget allocations.
Application process
- Ensure the correct application of CERN rules, regulations and administrative procedures in a variety of situations.
- Act as a back-up to the supervisor during period of absence.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of of Finance and Procurement, Business Administration or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative/financial service in an international environment. Experience:
- Experience in administrative and financial support professional with strong ability to manage orders, invoices, monitor incoming payments, and ensure compliance with organisational administrative procedures.
- Strong ability to support large-scale scientific departments, experiments and multidisciplinary groups through efficient coordination and high-quality service delivery.
- Experience managing processes related to special contributions, events, and operational activities while maintaining accurate information flow.
- Excellent communication, organisational and collaborating skills to support international and multicultural scientific communities.
Company and context
- Eligibility and closing date: Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Job grade: 4-5 Job reference: EP-CMS-ORG-2026-120-LD Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement) Benchmark Job Title: Financial Support Officer Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
Additional details
- Introduction: Join the Resources Management Office in the CMS Collaboration Experimental Physics Department, in the EP-CMS-ORG section and provide a seamless service to the many scientists coming from all over the world.
- Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and follow-up of budgets requests and allocations, as well as Memoranda of Understanding and specific agreements with institutes joining the CMS collaboration.
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative/financial service in an international environment.
- Demonstrates a proactive mindset, a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, and the ability to deliver high-quality work in dynamic and demanding environments. Technical competencies:
- Implementation of administrative processes and procedures. Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid This position involves: A valid driving licence.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Demonstrates a proactive mindset, a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, and the ability to deliver high-quality work in dynamic and demanding environments.
- Technical competencies:
- Implementation of administrative processes and procedures.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid This position involves:
- A valid driving licence.
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