The Economic Management Unit forms part of the Financial Management Directorate and is responsible for overseeing procedures with accounting impact within the organisation’s ERP system. The unit manages the Foundation’s income and expenditure, ensuring that financial statements accurately reflect its assets and financial position.

Job Description

The successful candidate will join the expenses team within the unit. They will be responsible for the financial management of various expenditure items, including the processing and recording of invoices and other direct costs. The role also involves regular interaction with researchers and external stakeholders involved in expense management.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Higher vocational qualification (FPII or equivalent) in Administration, Finance or a related field.

• Professional proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Desirable:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative role.

• Basic knowledge of accounting and taxation.

• Ability to manage workload peaks and communicate proactively with team members.

Desirable:

Labour conditions:

What can we offer?

• Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).

• A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.

• Continuous learning and career development pathways.

• Flexible working hours.

• 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.

• Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.

• Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.

• Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.

• International mobility support (Welcome Services): we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation.

Deadline to apply: 15-04-2026

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews:  Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.