Business Controller Officer –

About EIT Manufacturing:

EIT Manufacturing is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. To find out more, please visit

EIT Manufacturing is the leading pan-European community, fostering innovation in manufacturing through a unique active ecosystem. With 200+ partners, EIT Manufacturing connects businesses, startups, academia and research institutions to make innovation happen.

EIT Manufacturing now invites applications for the position of

Business Controller Officer – EIT Manufacturing - ASBL

Full-time position at EIT Manufacturing ASBL located in either France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Greece or Italy.

About the position:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Controller Officer to join our finance team. You will support the Finance Senior Manager in executing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with EU grant regulations, and contributing to the smooth functioning of our financial systems and processes.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with solid accounting and financial administration experience, who can quickly adapt and contribute to a dynamic, international environment.

Missions and key Accountabilities:

Financial Operations

• Contribute to monthly and annual financial closings in coordination with external accounting partners.
• Ensure full compliance with grant-related financial rules and donor requirements.
• Prepare, review, and consolidate financial data for internal reporting, audits, and management reviews.

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Deliver responsive and reliable administrative and financial support to internal teams.
• Act as a point of contact for inquiries from grant beneficiaries, vendors, and external partners.
• Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and support ad hoc business and operational needs.

Qualifications and experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or grant administration.
• You are proficient with MS Office, notably Excel, and have experience using ERP software such as Oracle or Netsuite
• You are a fluent English speaker – the business language is English.
• You are analytical, detail oriented, and rigorous. You respect timelines and deadlines.
• You have a proven ability to connect with people, combining strong communication and listening skills.
• You are proactive, independent and trustworthy.

We offer:

• A full-time, unlimited duration employment contract
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Diverse team with colleagues from all over the world
• Strong network across manufacturing, academia, and startups in Europe.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Meaningful work with a focus on sustainable innovation.

Location:

The role location will be at EIT Manufacturing in Paris, France, or remotely from one of the following countries: France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Greece or Italy.

Equal opportunities:

EIT Manufacturing values diversity and applies policies of equal opportunities. We welcome applications without discrimination on any grounds. Candidates who believe their interests have been prejudiced by a decision in a selection process may request a review of, or launch an appeal against, the decision affecting them.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a recognised disability (RQTH). If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know confidentially.

Selection Committee:

A Selection Committee will be appointed to carry out the evaluation of applications submitted. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of qualifications, background, skills, and experiences by providing relevant documents.

Protection of personal data:

Candidates' personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). For more information, please check the privacy statement on recruitment available Privacy Notice.

Closing date is November 15th, 2025

Please join us on this exciting journey. Send us your application now