Key Skills

Job Description

Company: trustilio B.V. (https://trustilio.com/en) Working Model: Hybrid/Flexible Location, Not Office-Based Contract: Full-Time (part-time options may be considered based on qualifications), Exclusive Freelance Collaboration trustilio B.V., an Amsterdam-based company specialising in cybersecurity, AI trustworthiness, and EU-funded research and innovation projects, is seeking a highly experienced, hands-on CFO to take full responsibility for corporate financial management and EU project finances. Key Responsibilities: Company Financial Management: Annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring. Management of contracts, invoicing, payments, and receivables. Accounting reconciliations, income/expense tracking, and financial controls. Invoice administration using Exact accounting software. Coordination with external accountants on VAT, taxes, statutory filings, and year-end accounts. EU Project Financial Management: EU project budgeting, cost allocation, monitoring, and financial reconciliation. Preparation and submission of financial reports through European Commission reporting systems. Personnel cost calculations, monthly timesheets, and quarterly approvals. Financial compliance with Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and other EU funding programmes. Management of cost eligibility, procurement, subcontracting, depreciation, and budget amendments. Monitoring of grant payments, pre-financing, and project financial closure. Preparation for financial audits and Certificates on Financial Statements (CFS). Financial coordination with EU project partners and consortia. Mandatory Requirements: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, or a closely related discipline. 3+ years of proven, hands-on experience in EU-funded project financial management, including budgeting, reporting, cost eligibility, and audits. Excellent knowledge of EU grant financial rules and European Commission reporting procedures. Strong corporate finance, accounting, and financial control experience. Advanced Excel skills; experience with Exact is an advantage. Must hold a valid EU passport. No visa sponsorship will be provided. Availability for a full-time, exclusive professional commitment to trustilio B.V. (Part-time options may be considered based on qualifications). Working Arrangement: This position offers a hybrid, flexible working model without a requirement for daily office attendance (not restricted in the Netherlands). However, the time commitment is strictly full-time, with exclusive professional dedication to trustilio B.V. Travel will be necessary (no more than 5 times a year). How to Apply: Please apply only if you meet all mandatory requirements and genuinely consider yourself a perfect match for this position. Candidates with no EU funding experience or visa requirements will not be considered at all. Send your 2-page CV to [email protected], clearly highlighting your financial qualifications and extensive experience managing EU-funded projects. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the company’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, accounting administration, financial controls, and coordination with external accountants. Oversee EU project finances, including budgets, eligible costs, reporting, compliance, partner coordination, grant payments, audits, and project closure.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in finance, accounting, financial management, or a related discipline, plus at least three years of hands-on experience managing EU-funded project finances. Candidates must have strong corporate finance and accounting experience, excellent knowledge of EU grant rules and reporting procedures, advanced Excel skills, a valid EU passport, and availability for an exclusive full-time commitment.