Finance, Contracts & Grants Unit Lead

Union for the Mediterranean; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona seeks a strategic Head of Unit-Finance and Contracts to lead three units: Finance, Procurement and Contracts, and Grants and Funds Management. You will translate priorities into plans, allocate resources, and oversee financial services with a strong focus on compliance and performance.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in IFRS/IPSAS environments, plus proven ability to manage budgets, treasury, procurement, and donor reporting.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Auditing or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director of Administration and senior management on Finance and Contracts matters, including financial planning and resource allocation.
• Lead long‑term financial planning and annual budgeting.
• Oversee Treasury, Procurement, Accounting, Planning and Monitoring with strong internal controls; translate priorities into the Unit’s work programme.
• Lead, develop and supervise staff; ensure timely, accurate financial services and foster cross‑unit collaboration.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure donor compliance for financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Budgeting

Treasury management

Procurement & contracts

Donor reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA)

Tools

IFRS/IPSAS

PRAG knowledge

Donor reporting systems

Job description

Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona seeks a strategic Head of Unit-Finance and Contracts to lead three units: Finance, Procurement and Contracts, and Grants and Funds Management. You will translate priorities into plans, allocate resources, and oversee financial services with a strong focus on compliance and performance.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in IFRS/IPSAS environments, plus proven ability to manage budgets, treasury, procurement, and donor reporting.