Finance Analyst

28DIGITAL is Europe’s digital innovation engine, a multi-stakeholder platform, rooted in European values and open to the world, we turn knowledge into innovation, scale startups into global ventures, and build the next generation of digital talent to shape a fair, competitive, and human-centric digital future.

28DIGITAL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

For more information, visit www.28digital.eu.

The Finance Analyst shall play an important role in managing financial accounts at 28DIGITAL group companies. Responsibilities encompass managing finance accounts of 28DIGITAL IVZW and it’s legal entities, facilitating legal, financial and operational processes, including contract management and invoicing of customers and partners. Additionally, this role involves supporting the Finance team throughout the grant management cycle, in particular for reporting to public funding agencies.

• Provide administrative support for finance, procurement and operations teams, in collaboration with peers in the 28DIGITAL organisation;
• Accountable for efficient and effective administrative support related to execution of 28DIGITAL financial, procurement and operational tasks;
• Responsible for documentation, accounting, controlling and reporting of programs and activities and archives maintenance;
• Provide administrative support with logistics;
• Support 28DIGITAL teams and 28DIGITAL’s partners on financial and partnership related matters;
• Prepare contracts/internal grant agreements/amendments with Partners and trigger the related financial transactions;
• Assure an effective registration of new partner organizations with 28DIGITAL and EIT;
• Support the preparation and submission of the cost reports of 28DIGITAL to the various funding agencies and support the audit and reporting processes.
• Support accounting activities and audits;
• Recommend cost-reduction measures as well as making use of new tools and methodologies to increase efficiencies of financial operations.

• BSc/BA in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. MSc is an asset;
• At least 2 year of relevant experience. Sound understanding of administrative processes. Experience with project cycle management and financial reporting is a great asset;
• Experience with Horizon Europe grant management and EU funding rules and guidelines;
• Experience working in fast paced environment and/or in an international organisation is an advantage;
• The candidate is to be proactive, service-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and motivated to strive for operational excellence and full compliance;
• Attention to details, good communication and outstanding organisational skills. Proficient in MS Office tools and applications as well as common virtual presence tools and technologies.

Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of French or Dutch is highly desirable.

Preferably at 28DIGITAL HQ in Brussels, although location at one of the 28DIGITAL European offices with easy connection for travel in Europe might be considered.

Please mail a resume and motivation letter to careers@28digital.eu outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered. 

28DIGITAL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong digital Europe that works for everyone it is vital that we have diverse range of skills, knowledge, and experience in the sector. Therefore, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the above criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups. 

Applications should be submitted before 23:59pm CEST on Friday 17 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may consider candidates from this pipeline for other roles within our finance department.