Budget Analyst – NATO CMRE (La Spezia)

About the role

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst to support its financial planning and decision‑making processes. Based in La Spezia, Italy, the role involves developing budgets, forecasting financial needs, analysing resource utilisation, and delivering accurate reports for NATO customers.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the full budget lifecycle, including development, screening, submission, and approval of charge‑out rates, customer rates, multi‑year forecasts and financial plans.
• Review budget inputs from requirement holders for completeness and technical compliance, coordinating with project managers as needed.
• Monitor budget execution, analyse expenditure trends and produce monthly execution reports for management review.
• Perform periodic reviews of commitments, coordinate accruals, and prepare year‑end budget execution reports and related notes for the annual financial statements.
• Support overall financial execution management and provide insights to adjust or clear commitments.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and interpret complex financial data.
• Eligibility for NATO SECRET security clearance and medical approval.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary of 5,879.80 EUR.
• Full‑time position within a prestigious NATO research organisation.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in defence‑related financial management.