Financial Controller | Sachbearbeiter:in (w/m/d) im Finanzcontrolling
Universität Bremen
Job Summary
This role at the University of Bremen involves managing and developing financial controlling instruments within the central administration. As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the information service regarding university data, including statistics and rectorate reports. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining master data, monitoring secondary funds, and overseeing the SAP system's financing structure. You will act as a Key User for SAP CO and assist in the transition to SAP HANA. The position is highly collaborative, offering business consultancy to various university units and participating in digitalization projects. This role is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract status, flexible working hours with mobile work options, and the opportunity to work in a motivated team within a stable public service environment (TV-L E12 or A12). It offers a unique blend of traditional public administration and modern financial management, including 30 days of vacation and comprehensive health management benefits.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor/Diploma) in Business Administration, Economics, Administrative Science, or a comparable field; or completion of the Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt) examination; or qualification for the first entry level of career group 2 in General Services.
Experience
- At least 2 years of professional experience in accounting (internal or external), controlling, or reporting
- Professional experience in private companies or public institutions, preferably in higher education or science administration
- Proven experience with integrated financial systems, specifically SAP modules
- Initial experience with digitalization topics and processes
- Experience in developing and maintaining controlling instruments
Languages
Additional
- Security clearance or specific work permits are not mentioned, but the role requires the ability to represent the department in committees and meetings. Location is Bremen, Germany. Applicants must meet the requirements for German civil service (Besoldungsgruppe A 12) or the collective agreement for the public service of the states (TV-L E 12).
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