Policy Advisor for Functional Operations Management in New Financial Management | Referent/in (w/m/d)* für die fachliche Betriebssteuerung im Bereich des Neuen Finanzmanagement

Ministerium der Finanzen und für Europa

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Mar 25, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves ensuring the daily functional operation of the SAP standard software for approximately 2,500 users across 120 authorities within the Ministry of Finance of the State of Brandenburg. As a Policy Advisor, you will lead the functional operations team in close coordination with technical management to maintain and further develop the 'New Financial Management' (NFM) system. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing ITIL-compliant change and support processes, coordinating application support, and acting as the central point of contact for budgetary, accounting, and asset management queries. The position is unique for its high-level intersection of public administration, politics, and technology, offering a crisis-proof career in Potsdam. You will play a vital role in the digitalization of state finances while benefiting from flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a family-friendly environment certified for work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Master's or University Diploma) in Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration (with focus on Public Management, Finance, or Controlling), or Law (First and Second State Examinations).

Experience

  • Professional experience in public administration, finance, or controlling is highly preferred
  • Experience with SAP modules FI and PSM as well as SAP Solution Manager is advantageous
  • Proven experience in systematic planning and implementation of complex workflows
  • Experience in leading and developing employees toward goal-oriented results
  • Experience in managing support desk operations and ITIL-compliant processes

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is permanent and based in Potsdam. Candidates from the public sector must provide a declaration of consent for personnel file inspection. The role is rated up to Besoldungsgruppe A 15 or Entgeltgruppe 14 TV-L.