Head of Finance Department | Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg is seeking an experienced and dedicated Head of the Finance Department to join its leadership team. This pivotal, full-time, permanent role, based in Oldenburg, involves providing disciplinary and technical leadership to approximately 75 employees across multiple finance teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Budgeting, Annual Financial Statements, and Tax Affairs. The successful candidate will hold overall responsibility for the department's results and service quality, focusing heavily on implementing double-entry accounting (Doppik) principles, managing financial assets, and ensuring compliance with financial and tax regulations. Key responsibilities include strategic conceptual development, process coordination, financial controlling, and leading complex finance and tax projects, such as the introduction of cost and performance accounting. This position requires a strong academic background in finance or economics, profound expertise in public sector accounting, and proven leadership skills, coupled with a commitment to the church's mission and values.