Specialist – Finance

Europol; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

Europol is seeking a Specialist in Finance to manage financial transactions and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The role involves analyzing financial procedures, producing reports, and advising management on improvements. Applicants should possess a relevant educational background and have considerable experience in financial administration. Join Europol in making a positive impact on European security.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive annual leave

Global insurance coverage

Competitive salary and benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Possibility for advancement in grade/salary

Qualifications

• Experience, preferably five years or more, in the area of financial administration.
• Ability to understand and apply the EU Financial Regulation.
• Knowledge of internal control principles, best practices and processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coordinating a large volume of diverse financial transactions in a regulated environment.
• Producing and distributing financial reports, maintaining registers, databases and documentation.
• Advising management and staff on financial issues and proposing improvements.

Education

Level of education as described in the vacancy notice

Job description

Application deadline: 05 August 2025

Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol offers a purpose driven career, as every role offers a profound sense of accomplishment, through making a positive contribution to society. Europol’s mission is to support its Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organized crime, cybercrime and terrorism. We are committed to upholding the values of service, integrity, accountability, initiative, partnership, and diversity. As part of Europol, you will collaborate with diverse top-tier experts, forge international connections, be involved in the ongoing evolution of strategies, technologies, tools and methodologies that underpin European Security, and thrive in a supportive environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth.

Currently Europol is looking for Specialist – Finance. The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for managing and administering all files related to financial transactions contributing to financial compliance, legality and regularity in accordance with Europol’s financial rules and regulations and with Europol Internal Control Framework objectives.

She/he will be entrusted with the following functions and duties:

• Processing and/or coordinating the processing of a large volume of diverse financial transactions in a strongly regulated environment;
• Producing and distributing financial reports, maintaining registers, databases and other documentation relating to financial administration processes;
• Analysing, reviewing and presenting findings and recommendations for improving procedures, systems and controls in place with a specific aim to further develop procedures and policies to enhance sound financial management across Europol;
• Advising management and staff members on issues related to the area of expertise and propose appropriate measures for improvement;

Key requirements and knowledge:

• A level of education as described in the vacancy notice published on Europol’s website;
• Experience, preferably five years or more, in the area of financial administration;
• Experience in providing advice on a broad range of financial issues;
• Experience in drafting financial strategic and policy documents (policies, guidelines, procedures) and financial reports.
• Knowledge of key financial standards, with the ability to apply these effectively;
• Ability to understand and apply the EU Financial Regulation;
• Knowledge of internal control principles, best practices and processes with the ability to apply these effectively.

Indicative salary:

The basic monthly salary isEUR 6758.53 (step 1) or EUR 7042.56 (step 2). The indicative salary for a staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%) is:

a) Staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): EUR 6976.28

b) Staff member with two dependent children in their custody in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): EUR 9079.51

Compensation and benefits:

• Healthy work-life balance and working environment: flexible working hours, structural teleworking opportunities (depending on the nature of your job), comprehensive annual leave, and maternity/parental leave In line with the EU civil service rules;
• Employees are protected against illness, accidents, and the risk of occupational disease by the Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS), which offers global insurance coverage;
• Staff pay EU tax at source, but salaries are exempt from national taxes;
• A competitive salary and benefits package (which can include expatriation, household, foreign residence and education allowances) in line with the EU civil service rules (Click here to explore our supplementary allowances;
• Europol fosters a continuous learning culture. We offer a comprehensive learning and development programme that is aligned with the overall business strategy and that values people’s performance and development;
• Social benefits in the form of unemployment allowance under certain conditions, as well as pension rights for Temporary and Contract Agents after 10 years of service;
• Possibility to advance in grade/salary through annual appraisal exercise and opportunities for lateral development within the organisation;
• A workplace that values environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunies;

Apply now and create a safer Europe with us!

Please refer to the job posting on our website here for details regarding the eligibility and selection criteria and duties. The only way to submit an application is via the Europol website. Click here to visit Europol website and learn more about the Agency and its mission.