Head of Finance Department | Leiter/in für den Fachbereich Finanzen (m/w/d)
Amt Pinnau
Job Summary
This is a leadership position overseeing the Finance Department for the Amt Pinnau administration, located near Hamburg. The successful candidate will lead a team of 15 employees across various functions, including treasury, taxation, financial accounting, and asset management. Day-to-day responsibilities involve managing municipal budgets using double-entry bookkeeping (Doppik), preparing annual financial statements, and ensuring liquidity. You will also be responsible for developing financial reports, implementing a Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS), and representing the department in political committees. This role is ideal for a structured professional with strong decision-making skills who enjoys digital process design and project management. The position offers a high degree of responsibility within a stable public service environment, featuring flexible working hours, home office options, and a comprehensive onboarding process provided by the current department head.
Required Skills
Education
Qualification for Career Group 2 (First Entry Level) in General Services, such as a Degree in Public Administration (Dipl.-Verwaltungswirt/in), Degree in Finance (Dipl.-Finanzwirt/in), or completed administrative training with the second specialist examination (Angestelltenprüfung II).
Experience
- Several years of leadership experience with a communicative and motivating management style
- Extensive practical experience in municipal budget and financial management law
- Proven experience in project management and digital workflow implementation
- Professional experience in preparing annual financial statements and balance sheets
- Experience in political committee work and public administration
Languages
Additional
- Must be willing to attend political committee meetings outside of standard working hours. Applicants must provide a declaration consenting to the review of application documents by the Finance and Personnel Committee. Position is subject to a two-year probationary period for leadership roles.