Key Skills

Job Description

GÉANT is seeking an experienced finance professional to join its Audit and Risk Advisory Committee (ARAC) from 1 January 2027. One of the Audit and Risk Advisory Committee’s current members will reach the end of their term on 31 December 2026. We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Committee from 1 January 2027. The ARAC advises the GÉANT Board of Directors on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Association’s financial reporting, governance, risk and control frameworks. We are looking for someone with: At least five years’ experience in a senior finance and control role, such as CFO, Head of Finance or equivalent, with direct reporting lines to board or executive level Experience gained within an international or multinational organisation Strong understanding of the full scope of external audit, including financial reporting and controls, IT-related audit aspects, compliance and risk considerations, and awareness of emerging technology-related risks such as cybersecurity and AI Experience in financial risk identification and management A strong knowledge of the English language Clear and effective communication skills The ability to formulate clear recommendations, not just analyses Experience as a supervisory board member and/or Audit Committee member, within a not-for-profit or public-interest environment, or with the EC funding environment would be preferred but is not required. The commitment Approximately five ARAC meetings per year, typically three virtual meetings and two in-person meetings, scheduled between 10:00–16:00 CET. Other ARAC members should be appointed on an initial 3-year tenure term, with total tenure limited to nine years. How to apply Please email a short biography together with a short (1 page max.) document that explains your motivation and how you fulfil the profile sought to: [email protected] Applications close: 30 October 2026 at 17:00 CET Read the full Finance & Control Profile

Core Responsibilities

Advise the GÉANT Board of Directors on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Association’s financial reporting, governance, risk, and control frameworks. Participate in approximately five ARAC meetings per year, typically three virtual and two in person.

Requirements

Candidates need at least five years of senior finance and control experience, including direct reporting to board or executive level, and experience in an international or multinational organization. They should understand external audit, financial reporting and controls, IT audit, compliance, and financial risk, communicate effectively in English, and be able to make clear recommendations; supervisory board or audit committee experience is preferred but not required.