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Head of Finance and Procurement Unit EBA


European Banking Authority

London, United Kingdom


The European Banking Authority is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of the Head of Finance and Procurement Unit. Under the overall responsibility of the Director of Operations, the Head of Finance and Procurement Unit will be responsible for ensuring sound financial management of the Agency by applying financial procedures in line with the EU financial rules and regulations.

Main purpose

Ensuring sound financial management of the Agency, management and coordination of the EBA budget, and leading the budget, finance and procurement teams and their activities.

Main responsibilities:

  • Leading the identification of budgetary requirements of the EBA’s activities;
  • Leading the budgetary planning and reporting;
  • Assessing the strategic needs of EBA in general and of the Unit in particular and translating them into short-term strategies, annual work and development plans;
  • Implementing the unit’s strategy and work programme in alignment with EBA mission, objectives, Financial Regulations, EU legislation and other internal and /or EU financial guidelines;
  • Coordinating and liaising with relevant EU institutions in the fields of the finance and procurement;
  • Leading the preparation of annual procurement plan including its timely execution and the responsibility for the planning and reporting in all areas of EBA procurement activities;
  • Ensuring that all financial functions are exercised in accordance with relevant internal and/or EU financial guidelines;
  • Advising EBA’s management and staff on financial and procurement aspects of EBA activities;
  • Leading and managing the budget, finance and procurement teams and developing their activities;
  • Developing competencies and skills of the staff in the Unit and ensuring their performance.
To apply for the job, please visit the webpage of the European Banking Authority and follow the instructions:
http://www.eba.europa.eu/Aboutus/Careers/Vacancies/Temporary-agents.aspx.