Head of Financial Management and Strategic Control | Fachbereichsleitung Wirtschaftliche Steuerung
Landschaftsverband Rheinland
Job Summary
This high-level leadership role involves steering the financial and economic strategy for a major healthcare and social services network in Cologne, including LVR clinics and research institutes. As the Head of Department, you will define uniform standards for financial accounting, annual financial statements, and risk management across multiple facilities. You will lead budget negotiations with payers, oversee investment financing, and develop advanced controlling instruments and reporting systems. The position is ideal for a visionary leader who can navigate complex financial processes and represent the organization's interests before political committees and state ministries. It offers a unique opportunity to shape the economic future of a massive public service provider while enjoying benefits like flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a central location in Cologne. You will manage a professional team and collaborate with multi-professional boards to ensure the sustainable development of psychiatric and social care services.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree, Magister, or University Diploma in Administrative Science, Business Law, or Business Administration; OR First State Examination in Law; OR qualification for high-level civil service (Laufbahngruppe 2, 2. Einstiegsamt).
Experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience with personnel responsibility
- At least 3 years of professional experience in negotiating hospital budgets
- Professional experience in financial management or controlling within a psychiatric hospital setting
- Extensive experience in target-setting and performance controlling with executive staff
- Proven experience in advising political committees and managing complex financial change processes
- Deep knowledge of hospital financing law and PPP systems
Languages
Additional
- Must be able to work flexible hours for public appointments or special events. Role is located in Cologne and offers civil servant status (A16 LBesO NRW) or equivalent salary.
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