10 Feb 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
FUNDACIÓN IMDEA AGUA- Department
Economic Management Department- Research Field
Other- Researcher Profile
Other Profession- Positions
Master Positions- Application Deadline
27 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)- Country
Spain- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
37,5- Offer Starting Date
10 Feb 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
IMDEA Water Foundation is seeking to recruit a person to lead the Coordination of the Economic Management Area. The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, as well as extensive experience in the comprehensive management of accounting and financial processes within public or private organizations. Strong ability to coordinate teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize financial information for decision-making will be highly valued:
• Oversee the Foundation’s financial and economic management, ensuring the proper use of public funds and compliance with the principles of legality, efficiency, budgetary stability, and transparency.
• Coordinate and supervise, in collaboration with relevant external service providers, the areas of accounting, taxation, and human resources, promoting internal control procedures and continuous improvement in management.
• Provide technical support to Senior Management and the Foundation’s governing bodies in the preparation, monitoring, and control of annual budgets and any subsequent amendments.
• Prepare financial reports, annual statements, and supporting documentation for Senior Management, the Board of Trustees, and oversight bodies.
• Act as the main liaison with external auditors, supervisory authorities, and public administrations.
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La Fundación IMDEA Agua precisa incorporar una persona para el puesto de Coordinación del área de Gestión Económica. Se requiere un perfil con sólida formación en Contabilidad, Finanzas o Administración, así como amplia experiencia en la gestión integral de procesos contables y financieros en organizaciones públicas o privadas. Se valorará especialmente la capacidad para coordinar equipos, asegurar el cumplimiento normativo y optimizar la información financiera para la toma de decisiones.
Principales funciones:
- Será responsable de la supervisión de la gestión económico-financiera de la Fundación, garantizando la correcta aplicación de los fondos públicos y el cumplimiento de los principios de legalidad, eficiencia, estabilidad presupuestaria y transparencia.
- Coordinará y supervisará, en colaboración con los servicios externos correspondientes, las áreas de contabilidad, fiscalidad y recursos humanos, impulsando procedimientos de control interno y mejora continua de la gestión.
- Prestará apoyo técnico a la Gerencia y a los órganos de gobierno de la Fundación en la elaboración, seguimiento y control de los presupuestos anuales, así como de sus posibles modificaciones.
- Elaborará informes económico-financieros, memorias y documentación justificativa para la Dirección, el Patronato y los organismos de control.
- Actuará como interlocución ante auditorías externas, órganos de fiscalización y administraciones públicas.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://rrhh.imdea-agua.org/es/offer/175
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics » Business economics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a higher university degree (Bachelor’s degree plus Master’s degree or equivalent), corresponding to EQF Level 7 (MECES 3) , in Business Administration, Economics, Finance and Accounting, or related fields.
- Demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Administration.
- Have an advanced level of Spanish and English, both spoken and written.
Valuable requirements:
- Professional experience in accounting for Foundations.
- Experience in the use of NAVISION.
- Work experience in research centers.
Applicants must submit the following documentation:
- The CV must be submitted using the IMDEA Water Institute template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted
- A cover letter summarizing the candidate’s previous experience and interests in the Project (maximum one page), including at least two contacts who can provide references.
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Requisitos:
Las personas candidatas deberán cumplir los siguientes requisitos:
- Estar en posesión de una titulación universitaria superior (Licenciatura o Grado con Máster), EQF Level 7 (MECES 3) en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE), Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad, o titulaciones afines
- Acreditar una experiencia profesional mínima de 10 años en el ámbito de la Contabilidad, Finanzas o Administración.
- Disponer de un nivel avanzado de español e inglés, tanto oral como escrito.
Requisitos valorables:
- Experiencia profesional en contabilidad aplicada a Fundaciones.
- Experiencia en el uso de NAVISION.
- Experiencia laboral en centros de investigación.
Las personas candidatas deberán presentar la siguiente documentación:
- Currículum Vitae. El CV debe adjuntarse obligatoriamente utilizando la plantilla del Instituto IMDEA Agua. No se aceptará el CV en otro formato.
- Carta de presentación del candidato/a resumiendo experiencia previa e intereses en el Proyecto (1 página), e indicando al menos dos contactos que puedan dar referencias.
Specific Requirements
Selection Criteria:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Suitability of the candidate’s qualifications and experience for the position.
- Interviews may be conducted, where appropriate, with candidates considered the best fit for the position.
Applicants must submit the following documentation:
- The CV must be submitted using the IMDEA Water Institute template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted
- A cover letter summarizing the candidate’s previous experience and interests in the Project (maximum one page), including at least two contacts who can provide references.
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Criterios de selección:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Adecuación de la formación y experiencia de la persona candidata al perfil solicitado.
- Entrevista a aquellas personas solicitantes que se consideren más ajustadas al puesto de trabajo.
Las personas candidatas deberán presentar la siguiente documentación:
- Currículum Vitae. El CV debe adjuntarse obligatoriamente utilizando la plantilla del Instituto IMDEA Agua. No se aceptará el CV en otro formato.
- Carta de presentación del candidato/a resumiendo experiencia previa e intereses en el Proyecto (1 página), e indicando al menos dos contactos que puedan dar referencias.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Level
- Mother Tongue
- Research Field
- Economics » Business economics
Additional Information
Benefits
Conditions:
- Permanent full-time employment contract: 37.5 hours/week
- Gross annual salary: between €42,000 and €46,000
- Approximate start date: March 2026.
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Condiciones:
- Contrato de trabajo Indefinido a tiempo completo: 37,5 horas/semana
- Salario bruto anual: entre 42.000 – 46.000 €
- Fecha aproximada de incorporación: marzo de 2026.
Eligibility criteria
- Curriculum Vitae
- Suitability of the candidate’s qualifications and experience for the position.
- Interviews may be conducted, where appropriate, with candidates considered the best fit for the position.
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Criterios de selección:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Adecuación de la formación y experiencia de la persona candidata al perfil solicitado.
- Entrevista a aquellas personas solicitantes que se consideren más ajustadas al puesto de trabajo.
Selection process
Interviews may be conducted, where appropriate, with candidates considered the best fit for the position.
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Entrevista a aquellas personas solicitantes que se consideren más ajustadas al puesto de trabajo.
Additional comments
Applicants must submit the following documentation:
- The CV must be submitted using the IMDEA Water Institute template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted
- A cover letter summarizing the candidate’s previous experience and interests in the Project (maximum one page), including at least two contacts who can provide references.
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Las personas candidatas deberán presentar la siguiente documentación:
- Currículum Vitae. El CV debe adjuntarse obligatoriamente utilizando la plantilla del Instituto IMDEA Agua. No se aceptará el CV en otro formato.
- Carta de presentación del candidato/a resumiendo experiencia previa e intereses en el Proyecto (1 página), e indicando al menos dos contactos que puedan dar referencias.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- IMDEA AGUA
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Madrid
- City
- Alcalá de Henares
- Postal Code
- 28805
- Street
- AVENIDA PUNTO COM,2
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
Spain- City
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid- Website
http://www.water.imdea.org- Street
Avenida Punto Com 2- Postal Code
28805
imdea.agua@imdea.org
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