Staff Officer Finance

For the Department of Finance, we are looking for a staff officer finance. Are you passionate about numbers, do you want to make an impact on the financial workings of the provincial government and be part of a tight team where you can develop your interests and strengths? Then read on! For the Staff Office Finance, we are looking for a driven and learning-oriented colleague. You coordinate projects, shape financial policy, and support and advise the financial manager of the province. You will have the space to further develop your interests and strengths within the staff office. You will join a dynamic team of four advisors where cooperation, support, and work pleasure go hand in hand. From a central position within the provincial government, we not only support the financial manager but also the department heads of the Department of Finance, the provincial services, and the external agencies of the province of Antwerp. As a team, we ensure cohesion, structure, and clarity in financial policy. With clear advice, thoughtful processes, and an open way of working together, we help others. Your tasks are varied and challenging, but we attach great importance to good guidance, knowledge sharing, and training opportunities so that you can take ownership of your role step by step. Your task package includes: You monitor the careful and correct handling of expenses: You check whether legislation and internal agreements are being complied with. You watch over budgetary space and financial correctness. You guide colleagues in efficiently preparing files. You serve as a content advisor and consultant for the financial manager and the entire department: You answer complex questions from services and department heads. You translate financial legislation, policy frameworks, and internal procedures into clear and applicable advice. You provide support with policy proposals and strategic decisions. You coordinate and support projects and improvement trajectories: You guide initiatives around financial processes and internal working. You analyze and optimize processes, with attention to cohesion and efficiency. You bring structure, planning, and overview to ongoing and new projects. You strengthen communication, cooperation, and connection within the department: You prepare notes, presentations, and meeting moments for and present them clearly. You represent the Department of Finance in working groups, meetings, and projects. You actively contribute to a constructive and collegiate atmosphere within the team and the department. Together with your colleagues from the staff office, you will shape the financial policy of the province of Antwerp, with attention to quality, cohesion, strategic impact, and future-orientedness. Working for the staff office Finance means having an impact on the entire province, seeing complex processes, and contributing to a financial policy that is correct, sustainable, and forward-looking. You hold a minimum master's degree in a relevant field (juridical, economic...). If you don't have a master's degree, we invite you to participate in a digital capacity test at master's level (reasoning test). Succeed in this test, then you can continue to apply. Last-year students are also welcome to apply. You are learning-oriented and willing to work into financial matters. A basic knowledge of general IT applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ...) is required. Do you recognize yourself in the following competencies? You communicate professionally, clearly, and persuasively, both in writing and orally. You can translate complex financial and policy information into advice, notes, or presentations, tailored to the target audience. You work structured, planned, and independently. You keep an overview, set priorities, plan ahead, and achieve results within agreed-upon deadlines. You show analytical insight and problem-solving ability. You link up, signal risks and opportunities, and can assess the impact of decisions on other services or processes. You bring initiative-taking and constructive advising. You take responsibility for your stand, make proposals, and guide the implementation of changes or improvements. You attach great importance to cooperation, connection, and a positive work environment. You dare to defend your position professionally and respectfully, even when there are differences of opinion or pressure is being exerted. Can you not yet tick off this list, but are you still learning-oriented? No problem! At the province of Antwerp, personal and professional growth is central. If you're willing to learn, we certainly encourage you to apply. Then go through the following selection steps: Apply no later than March 1, 2026 via the apply button. Convince us with a powerful motivation letter and CV why this job is tailor-made for you. CV screening: We screen all incoming CVs considering motivation, relevant studies/education, and affinity with the job profile. Assignment followed by a competence-based interview: You will receive an assignment tailored to the required competencies. After explaining your assignment, there will be a conversation where we would like to get to know you better. This part will take place on March 20, 2026 at the provincial government building. Keep this date free in your agenda. Besides a great work atmosphere and a varied task package, there are many additional benefits. We offer you a full-time contractual position with an employment contract of unlimited duration. You start in salary scale A1: the gross monthly salary ranges from €3,864.35 to €6,013.18. Upon your appointment, we will assess how many years of experience you have built up in previous functions. That experience will be taken into account in the calculation of your gross salary. Check our salary simulator to get a detailed estimate of your gross and net monthly salary. With extralegal benefits: 36 vacation days per year, flexible working hours, and telework possibilities; Hospitalization insurance for you and preferential connections for your family; Additional illness insurance; Meal vouchers of €8 per worked day; Free public transportation from and to work, or bike allowance and the option for a lease bike; Alternating training offer ...