Financial Support Officer for the CMS Experiment (EP-CMS-ORG-2026-120-LD) — CERN
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
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.
- 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:
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
- 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.
Additional details
- 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.
- Spoken and written both English and French. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 05.07.2026 at 23:59 CEST. Employment Conditions:
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid This position involves: A valid driving licence.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: EP-CMS-ORG-2026-120-LD
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:
- Spoken and written both English and French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 05.07.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Employment Conditions:
