Senior Finance, Administration & Governance Officer (m/f/d)

Company Description

About EIT RawMaterials

As the world moves towards a greener future, the demand for raw materials—minerals and metals—is set to increase immensely over the next three decades. Europe faces a critical challenge in securing a stable supply of these essential resources. This challenge is where EIT RawMaterials steps in.

EIT RawMaterials is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector. As an Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we collaborate with over 300 partners across industry, academia, and research institutes. Together, we forge dynamic, long\-term partnerships to develop innovative solutions that meet Europe's growing demand for raw materials.

About the Role
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The Senior Finance, Administration \& Governance Officer (m/f/d) for CLC South is a key operational role responsible for ensuring the efficient management of financial, administrative, legal, and governance activities of EIT RawMaterials in Italy.

Acting as the primary local coordination point, the role serves as a bridge between the Italian entity and EIT RawMaterials Headquarters, ensuring that local requirements, regulations, and operational needs are effectively aligned with the organisation's policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.

We are looking for a highly reliable, hands\-on professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems proactively, and ensuring that critical operational processes run smoothly. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across Europe and external stakeholders in Italy.

This position is particularly suited for someone who combines strong financial and administrative expertise with excellent coordination skills, attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to getting things done.

Key Responsibilities
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• Serve as the primary operational contact for financial, administrative, legal, and governance matters related to the Italian entity.


• Coordinate and align local Italian requirements with EIT RawMaterials’ corporate policies, procedures, and reporting obligations.


• Manage and maintain financial and administrative documentation, ensuring accurate filing and record\-keeping.


• Support monthly financial operations, including invoice processing, bank statement management, and payroll coordination.


• Oversee expense tracking, travel reimbursements, and related financial administration.


• Monitor cash flow requirements and support financial planning activities in coordination with Headquarters.


• Prepare regular financial reports and contribute to quarterly and annual reporting processes.


• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and assist in audit processes.


• Act as the key point of contact for external accountants, auditors, payroll providers, legal advisors, banks, and public authorities.


• Support year\-end closing activities and ensure compliance with applicable Italian regulations and internal governance requirements.


• Provide administrative support related to legal and governance matters, including documentation, reporting, and compliance activities.


• Assist in the organisation of corporate governance activities, including stakeholder meetings and statutory reporting requirements.


• Collaborate closely with Headquarters and cross\-functional teams to ensure transparency, consistency, and timely execution of activities.


• Identify operational risks and proactively address issues before they become critical.


• Support activities related to EU\-funded projects and public funding programmes where relevant.


• Handle ad hoc financial, administrative, and governance\-related tasks as required.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or relevant education.


• Proven experience in finance, administration, accounting, or a comparable operational role.


• Strong understanding of Italian financial and administrative requirements.


• Solid knowledge of financial processes, reporting, and compliance.


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage priorities independently.


• Highly reliable, structured, and detail\-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.


• Hands\-on attitude with a proactive, solution\-oriented mindset.


• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience working with external stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, legal advisors, or public authorities.


• Good proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.


• Fluency in both Italian and English is mandatory.


• Experience working in an international organisation or European environment is highly desirable.


• Experience with EU\-funded projects, European funding programmes, or grant management is considered a strong advantage.


• Availability to join within a short timeframe is highly appreciated.

• An opportunity to contribute to Europe's green and digital transitions by supporting one of the leading innovation ecosystems in the raw materials sector.


• A diverse, international, and collaborative working environment, with colleagues and partners from across Europe.


• A dynamic role combining finance, administration, governance, and stakeholder coordination within a European context.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.


• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.

Additional Information \& Recruitment Process

Commitment to Diversity

EIT RawMaterials is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Employment Type

Fix\-term contract with the possibility of extension.

Location

Rome, Italy (Hybrid)

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.

Recruitment Process

Application Review

Our team carefully reviews every application. Please submit your CV in English.

First Interview (30 minutes)

Meeting with the Hiring Manager and Recruitment Team.

Second Interview (60 minutes)

Interview including a presentation on a relevant topic with the Hiring Manager and HR Team.

Offer

Successful candidates will receive an attractive offer to join EIT RawMaterials.

Roma, Italia (modalità ibrida)

Chi siamo
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EIT RawMaterials

Con la transizione verso un'economia più sostenibile, la domanda di materie prime critiche, minerali e metalli è destinata ad aumentare significativamente nei prossimi decenni. Garantire un approvvigionamento sicuro e sostenibile di queste risorse rappresenta una delle principali sfide strategiche per l'Europa.

EIT RawMaterials svolge un ruolo centrale nel promuovere innovazione, competitività e sostenibilità nel settore delle materie prime. In qualità di Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) dell'European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), collaboriamo con oltre 300 partner tra imprese, università e centri di ricerca in tutta Europa.

Attraverso partnership di lungo termine, sosteniamo lo sviluppo di soluzioni innovative che contribuiscono a rafforzare le catene del valore europee delle materie prime e a supportare le transizioni verde e digitale.

Il ruolo
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Il/La Senior Finance, Administration \& Governance Officer per CLC South ricoprirà un ruolo operativo chiave, responsabile della gestione efficiente delle attività finanziarie, amministrative, legali e di governance di EIT RawMaterials in Italia.

La figura agirà come principale punto di coordinamento locale tra l'entità italiana e l'Headquarters di EIT RawMaterials, garantendo l'allineamento tra requisiti normativi e operativi italiani e le politiche, procedure e priorità strategiche dell'organizzazione.

Siamo alla ricerca di una persona affidabile, concreta e orientata ai risultati, capace di assumersi responsabilità, risolvere problematiche in modo proattivo e garantire il corretto funzionamento dei processi operativi essenziali.

Il ruolo è particolarmente adatto a professionisti che combinano solide competenze amministrative e finanziarie con capacità organizzative, attenzione al dettaglio e un approccio pragmatico alla gestione delle attività.

Principali responsabilità
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• Essere il principale punto di riferimento operativo per questioni finanziarie, amministrative, legali e di governance relative all'entità italiana.


• Garantire l'allineamento dei requisiti normativi e operativi italiani con le politiche, procedure e obblighi di reporting di EIT RawMaterials.


• Gestire e mantenere la documentazione amministrativa e finanziaria assicurandone accuratezza e corretta archiviazione.


• Supportare le attività finanziarie periodiche, inclusa la gestione delle fatture, dei movimenti bancari e il coordinamento delle attività payroll.


• Monitorare note spese, rimborsi viaggio e relativa amministrazione finanziaria.


• Supportare il monitoraggio dei fabbisogni di cassa e le attività di pianificazione finanziaria in coordinamento con l'Headquarters.


• Preparare report finanziari periodici e contribuire ai processi di reporting trimestrali e annuali.


• Supportare la predisposizione del bilancio annuale e le attività di revisione contabile.


• Coordinare i rapporti con commercialisti, revisori, consulenti del lavoro, consulenti legali, istituti bancari e autorità pubbliche.


• Supportare le attività di chiusura annuale e garantire il rispetto delle normative italiane applicabili e dei requisiti interni di governance.


• Fornire supporto amministrativo per attività legali e di governance, inclusa la predisposizione della documentazione e degli adempimenti richiesti.


• Collaborare all'organizzazione delle attività societarie e di governance

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