Finance Officer

EFTA; Brussel; On-site; EUR 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

International work environment

Job summary

The EFTA Secretariat in Brussels is seeking a Finance Officer to lead financial control and reporting within the Administration Division. You will coordinate year‑end closures, oversee procurement and travel management, and drive business improvement initiatives.

The role may act as Head of Finance when required. With offices in Brussels, Luxemburg and Geneva, the Finance team collaborates across international contexts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• At least five years of relevant work experience in financial management, accounting, controlling, audit or consulting.
• Solid understanding of accounting, controlling and reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting software and strong MS Excel skills.
• Structured, analytical mindset with initiative.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Controlling of accounting and coordinating year-end closure.
• Project management of business improvement processes.
• Overseeing procurement, contract and travel management.
• Acting as Head of Finance when necessary.

Skills

Accounting and reporting

Financial analysis

MS Excel

MS Dynamics 365 Finance

Power BI

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Dynamics 365 Finance

Power BI

Job description

About the EFTA Secretariat

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join the Finance team of the Administration division in Brussels as a Finance Officer. Here, you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect.

The EFTA Secretariat serves the four EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Luxemburg.

The Administration Division (ADM) provides internal services and support to the whole organisation, including in the fields of facilities management, finance, human resources and information technology.

Key information

• Division: Administration Division
• Location: Brussels
• Type/Duration of appointment: Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered.
• Start date: As soon as possible, and no later than 1 March 2027
• Job reference: VA 18/2026
• This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Job description

The position entails hands‑on responsibility for financial control and reporting. The Finance Officer is also expected to be able to lead improvement initiatives within the Administration division.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Controlling of accounting and coordinating the year‑end closure process
• Project management of business improvement processes
• Overseeing procurement, contract and travel management
• Acting as Head of Finance when necessary

The financial officer will be a part of the financial department within the administration division and reports directly to the Head of Finance. The department consists of four staff members; the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer and two Finance Coordinators. The financial department is responsible for the financial management of the organization with offices in Brussels, Luxemburg and Geneva, as well as EFTA’s Financial Mechanism Office.

Essential skills

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields
• At least five years of relevant work experience in the fields of financial management, accounting, controlling, audit, and/or consulting
• Solid understanding of accounting, controlling, and reporting
• Sound knowledge of and experience in using at least one accounting software package, and excellent command of MS Excel
• Structured and analytical mindset
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, engaged, highly motivated, and able to take initiative

Ideal skills

• Consulting experience of 2+ years is an advantage
• Experience with payroll would be an asset
• Experience in public procurement would be an asset
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Power BI (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.)
• Experience as superuser in IT systems and/or experience with implementing systems.
• Experience in project management and leading business improvement processes
• Experience working in an international environment
• Self‑reliance, autonomy and a proactive approach

Employment terms

EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Here you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect.

• International career and learning opportunities.
• An inclusive environment with high regard for cultural differences.
• Competitive benefit package.

Grade: A4

Annual salary: EUR 112,786.56

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary‑General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture. EFTA is an international organisation, and the salaries and related payments are normally exempt from income taxation by the EFTA Member States and in the host states of the EFTA duty stations. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply. This position is only open to nationals of all the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Contact

• For further information on the post: Anna Maria Axelsdottir, Head of Finance, [e-mail]
• Questions on the recruitment process and technical issues: [e-mail]

Deadline for applications

October 18th 2026