Finance Business Partner

What you'll do

You will play a key role in ensuring the short- and long-term financial planning of the Organisation and preparation of the financial documents for the Organisation Governing Bodies. You will also have a unique opportunity to participate in finance transformation projects.

Your responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to departments and projects in delivering effective financial planning, forecasting, and controlling.
Contribute to the standardisation and enhancement of financial processes and working methods across all CERN sectors.
Ensure internal budget allocations.
Contribute to the preparation of the official financial documents for the governing bodies: annual budgets, mid-term plans and annual progress reports.
Provide management and other stakeholders with analysis, information and advice.
Participate in finance transformation projects including the implementation of new tools and enhancement of financial processes.

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Your profile

Demonstrated experience in resources budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
Very good working knowledge of MS Office tools.
Experience in using financial and administrative software packages.
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Economics, Finance, Business administration or a related field.

Your skills

Financial reporting and analysis.
Personnel and material resources planning.
Use of office software packages: Experience in using financial and administrative software packages.
Drives work / projects along and sees them through to their conclusion.
Stands up for own opinion and actions with well substantiated arguments.
Works well autonomously; takes on activities and tasks without prompting.
Expresses opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeps to the point.
Builds and maintains constructive and effective work relationships.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/05/2026

Contract duration: 60 month contract

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 5A0030 - Financial Professional

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The FAP department ensures the effective management of CERN’s financial resources, maintains accurate financial data, and provides reliable information systems to support the organisation’s business processes and project management.

Overview of CERN

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Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

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What should I expect during my first week at CERN?

Your onboarding at CERN includes a comprehensive induction programme, which starts with an official welcome session at the beginning of each month. In addition, you will receive important information both before and after your arrival to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. This process is designed to help you get acquainted with CERN’s environment, your team, and the tools and systems you’ll be using.
How big would the team be?

The size of the team you'll be working with at CERN depends on the specific role and department. Some teams are small and highly specialized, while others are larger and more interdisciplinary. During the interview process, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the team structure for the position you are applying for.
What is the working language at CERN?

The working languages at CERN are English and French. However, it is not always mandatory to speak both languages to work at CERN. We offer language training to help you acquiring the other language.
What support does CERN provide for relocation?

CERN does not offer direct assistance with relocation. However, depending on your role and specific criteria, you may be eligible for certain benefits such as an installation allowance and coverage of travel expenses to join CERN. These benefits are designed to help ease the transition when relocating to the Geneva area. For more information, please consult the “Salary, Benefits and Support“ page.
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What would my salary be?

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