In the long term, EIT Urban Mobility will become more financially independent from EIT funding. To support this goal, EIT Urban Mobility will recruit a Financial Sustainability Officer in 2021.

The role will focus on the implementation of the income mechanisms within the Innovation portfolio of projects and the annual tracking of projected against actual income. In 2020, the Innovation programme signed over 35 Commercial Agreements on Finance Sustainability with universities, large industrial partners, SMEs, and foundations. The Financial Sustainability Officer will handle the development of new Commercial Agreements in 2021 and manage the annual financial reviews of Commercial Agreements. The role will require detailed financial control experience and business negotiation skills. Knowledge of contract law will be beneficial but not essential.

The aim is to have the new officer in place by 1 July 2021.

The Financial Sustainability Officer will report to the Innovation Director for day-to-day line management and strategic direction. The primary focus will be to ensure the smooth execution and tracking of Commercial Agreements developed from innovation projects. The Financial Sustainability Officer provides helpdesk support for partners and liaises with the Legal Counsel and Head of Finance as needed.

How to apply

Call for applications and guidelines how to apply for Financial Sustainability Officer

Application form – Financial Sustainability Officer

Deadline for applications: 31 March 2021

Location: Barcelona, Spain