Head of Financial Management | Referatsleiter*in Finanzmanagement

Job Summary

The Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) is seeking a Head of Financial Management to lead a team of 12 employees within the Finance and Reporting division. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for the university's annual financial statements, budget planning, and financial management strategies. Your day-to-day activities will include overseeing budgetary registrations, developing core financial business processes such as EU separation accounting, and providing expert advice to the Executive Board on financial and budgetary law. You will also collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants while driving the digitalization of financial workflows. This position is ideal for a professional looking to shape the financial landscape of a major research institution. The role offers a secure public sector contract (TV-L E14), 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance, and a vibrant, international university environment in Kiel.