(Jr) Procurement & Finance ManagerEuropean Travel Commission
Role purpose
You will sit at the heart of how the European Travel Commission manages its money and runs its procurement, particularly for EU-funded activities. This role makes you the trusted internal partner every team turns to when a procurement question lands on their desk, and a steady hand on ETC's financial operations.Reporting to the COO and Head of Public Affairs, you will split your time between public procurement and compliance (roughly 60 to 70 percent) and operational finance (roughly 30 to 40 percent). You will make sure ETC's activities meet European Commission grant requirements and internal policies, while helping teams move forward with confidence rather than stalling on paperwork.This is a hands-on role. You will shape how procurement and finance work across the organisation, build the templates and tools teams actually use, and work shoulder to shoulder with every pillar at ETC. If you like bringing order to complex environments and want your work to shape how a pan-European organisation operates, this is your seat.What you will do
Procurement (65%)Act as the go-to person for procurement across ETCPrepare and review tender documents, terms of reference, and evaluation criteriaGuide teams through procedures so compliance feels practical, not bureaucraticKeep every procurement file audit-readyHelp teams plan ahead instead of scrambling at the last minuteRaise awareness of procurement rules in plain, accessible languageSpot risks early and propose fixes that strengthen compliance
Finance (35%)Run day-to-day financial processes with accuracy and speedCoordinate payment processing, invoicing, budget tracking, and project monitoringContribute to budget preparation, follow-up, and financial reporting for auditsPrepare financial inputs for EU-funded project reportingLiaise with external accountants and financial service providersKeep financial records clean, complete, and easy to navigate
Building better ways of workingRoll out clear templates and tools for procurement and financial workflowsIntroduce process automation to cut manual work without cutting corners on complianceChampion safe and responsible use of AI and digital tools, with data protection and EU standards front of mindGive the COO clear, timely updates on finance and procurement mattersSupport cross-team coordination with external stakeholdersContribute to organisation-wide improvements when cross-cutting projects need a finance or procurement brain
What you bring
University degree in finance, accounting, public administration, law, or a related fieldAt least 3 years in finance and/or procurement, ideally in EU-funded or comparable environmentsWorking knowledge of EU public procurement rules and European Commission grant management proceduresSharp attention to detail and the capacity to run multiple processes in parallelConfidence to guide and influence colleagues across departments without direct line managementPlain-language communication that makes finance and procurement feel approachableFluent English as your working language, with French or another European language a plusComfort with digital tools and an open mind toward automation and AI-supported workflows
What we offer
A role with real scope to shape how a European organisation operatesA competitive salary and benfits aligned with the Belgian marketA Brussels base with a continental remit, working alongside 36 national tourism boards, EU institutions, and global industry partnersA small team where your work is visible and your decisions carry impactDirect access to the COO and a culture that values clarity and practical problem-solvingExposure to EU grant management and public procurement at scale