EU Project Compliance Consultant

Spain | Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Spain Remote

full-time

Permanent employee

As an EU Project Compliance Consultant, you will manage the financial and administrative lifecycle of EU-funded projects, ensuring full compliance with European Commission rules and program requirements.

You will act as the main point of contact for clients on all post-award topics, including financial reporting, audits, and project coordination. This role is ideal for professionals with strong attention to detail, a structured mindset, and experience in EU project financial management.

What are you going to do?

Ensure that EU-funded projects are financially sound, compliant, and audit-ready, while supporting clients in navigating complex funding rules and administrative processes.

Manage financial and administrative follow-up of EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, LIFE, EDF)
Prepare and review financial statements, cost reports, and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with EU eligibility rules (personnel, subcontracting, indirect costs, etc.)
Act as main client contact for financial and administrative topics

Support and coordinate audits and reviews (CFS, EC audits)
Monitor budgets, cost allocation, and project spending
Guide clients on best practices in grant management and compliance
Coordinate with internal consultants and external project partners

Do you have any questions about this position? I’d love to tell you more about it! Please contact me.

What do we offer you?

Competitive salary: €38,000–€45,000 + bonus + benefits
95% remote with flexibility and autonomy
Clear career progression (e.g., Senior / Project Lead / Team Lead)
Continuous training in EU funding, compliance, and consulting skills

Work in an international, collaborative environment
Exposure to high-impact innovation projects across Europe
Strong internal knowledge-sharing culture
Opportunity to develop client ownership early

About you

2–6 years of experience in EU project financial management, audits, or grant administration
Strong knowledge of Horizon Europe / H2020 financial rules (other programs are a plus)
Experience with financial reporting, cost eligibility, or audits (CFS)
Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with numbers and documentation

Client-facing mindset with strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Fluent in Spanish and English (professional level)
Experience with EU portals/tools (Funding & Tenders Portal, SyGMa) is a plus

About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.