ESA Graduate Trainee in Financial Data Analysis

 

Location

ESA Headquarters, Paris, France 

Our team and mission

The Accounting Division at ESA oversees Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting and Fixed Assets Accounting. We are responsible for defining, operating and controlling the Agency’s financial accounting system, as well as for the planning and coordination of the periodic and yearly closures. In addition, it is responsible for the preparation of periodic cost reports and the Agency’s annual Financial Statements in accordance with IPSAS accounting standards. We provide cost accounting services and ensure the quality, accuracy, consistency and completeness of all accounting and cost data (including cost allocation to programmes, projects and activities). Furthermore, we manage and control the financial and cost accounting master data. Acting as the main interface to the Audit Commission, we provide justification and evidence on accounting issues. Finall, we define the ESA-wide charging and pricing policies, establishing rates for peoplepower, facilities and services to be used for cost accounting purposes. We monitor and report on the evolution of peoplepower and facilities recharges, internal recharges and consumption of the commitment ceilings.

 

You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship

Over the past decade, ESA has focused on producing reliable, traceable and auditable financial data. With the development of new tools capable to handle and visualise a large amount of data, ESA now wishes to use these data for analysis and assessment. As an ESA Graduate Trainee, you will participate in the deep analysis of data, then determining the best way to represent it visually to managers and stakeholders. You will also be actively involved in the definition of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated to critical processes.

As an EGT, you will learn and develop the typical responsibilities of a Data Analyst. More specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and implement Power BI reports, data collection logics, data analytics and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and quality;
• Validate and interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide operational reports;
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems;
• Filter and “clean” data;
• Work with management to prioritise business and information needs.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domainsRelevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activitiesGeneral knowledge of the space sector and relevant activitiesKnowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’s degree in computer/data science. 

Additional requirements

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process. 

 

You should also have a solid technical knowledge of Microsoft Power BI data visualisation tools.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
 

Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. 

 

Nationality and Languages 
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia  as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will be given to external candidates from under-represented Member States*. 

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.  

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.