Head of Budget / Team Lead Controlling and Finance at Jobcenter Ulm | Beauftragte*n für den Haushalt / Teamleiter*in Controlling und Finanzen beim Jobcenter Ulm (m/w/d)

Stadt Ulm

Ulm, Donau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published May 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The City of Ulm is seeking a Head of Budget / Team Lead for Controlling and Finance at the Jobcenter Ulm. This full-time, permanent role involves managing financial planning, budget execution, and reporting for the Jobcenter. Key responsibilities include personnel controlling, leading the integration services team, ensuring timely settlement of income and expenses, and advising the municipal sponsor on budget matters. The ideal candidate will have a degree in public administration or business administration, strong knowledge of controlling, public budgeting principles, and basic project management skills. Excellent IT proficiency and communication skills are essential. This is an attractive opportunity to actively shape Ulm's future within a supportive municipal administration.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Public Administration (FH) or Bachelor of Arts (Public Management, Business Administration), or equivalent educational qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in controlling and public budgeting
  • Experience in financial planning and budget execution
  • Experience in personnel controlling and planning
  • Leadership experience in team management
  • Experience in financial controlling and target achievement controlling

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Knowledge of programs and procedures as well as legal basis in SGB II is advantageous. Knowledge in procurement law is advantageous. Willingness to adapt to new social and societal changes and adjustments in organizational and administrative processes. Ability to cooperate with partners outside the Jobcenter. Must be willing to undergo background checks if required for the role (implied by public sector role in Germany).