Head of Controlling | Abteilungsleitung Controlling (m/w/d) / 13441 / Dezernat 02 - Finanzen und Controlling

Universitätsklinikum Essen

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Controlling, you will lead the commercial controlling department both professionally and disciplinarily within a major healthcare environment. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving the digital transformation of the organization through data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing company-wide reporting via TIP HCe, managing cost center accounting, and ensuring high-quality financial governance. You will be a key player in the transition to SAP S/4HANA and act as a critical interface between IT, medical departments, and the executive board. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who enjoys complex project management and high-level financial steering. The role offers the stability of the public service sector in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring a family-friendly culture, modern equipment, and extensive professional development opportunities within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Master's or Diploma) in Business Administration, Health Economics, Business Informatics, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in hospital controlling
  • Proven leadership experience in managing teams or large-scale projects
  • Extensive experience in cost center, cost type, and cost unit accounting
  • Experience in managing change processes and interface management between IT and finance

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • A certificate of vaccination or immunity status against Measles is required according to §23a of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). The role is based in Essen and involves a 44-hour work week.