CERN Position: WLCG Finance & Resource Coordinator (IT-RM-BM-2025-254-LD)

Location: Geneva, ch

Company Description:

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world”s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Job Description:

Introduction:

Are you looking to grow your career in finance and resource management? Do you want to develop your skills in budget planning and financial analysis while contributing to one of the world’s most exciting scientific projects? Join us!

The Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG) project is a global collaboration of around 160 computing centres in more than 40 countries, providing the computing resources needed to store, distribute and analyse the ~200 Petabytes of data produced annually by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Functions:

As a WLCG Resource Coordinator, you will support the management of CERN’s IT budget contribution to WLCG, helping to fund computing resources and operational support.

You will work closely with the IT Department’s DPO Office, gaining exposure to a wide range of tasks related to budget planning, reporting, and analysis for the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG) project. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow while working closely with IT Management and project teams.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with budget planning and maintenance of financial files and databases.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and analysis for internal reviews and audits.
• Monitoring expenditures and validating orders, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Consolidating and analysing financial data to support decision-making.
• Helping track project deliverables, milestones, and financial planning.

Qualifications:

Bachelor”s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Finance, General Administrative or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience and strong interest in resource planning, financial monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience working in a dynamic research environment with scientific stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CERN budget processes and financial tools is an advantage.

Technical competencies:

• Use of accounting tools: aPT, CET.
• Financial reporting and analysis: excel skills and ability to work with data.
• Personnel and material resources planning.

Behavioural competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
• Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
• Solving Problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Additional Information:

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN”s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 04.01.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

This position involves:

• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 4-5

Job reference: IT-RM-BM-2025-254-LD

Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Benchmark Job Title: Financial Support Officer

Level of Education: Master Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24