Head of Financial Management Department | Leitung des Fachbereichs Finanzsteuerung (m/w/d)
Stadtverwaltung Aachen
Job Summary
The City of Aachen is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to head its Financial Management Department, overseeing an annual financial volume exceeding 1.3 billion Euros. This pivotal role involves optimizing municipal financial management, developing economic control instruments, and ensuring the city's budgetary capacity amidst challenging financial landscapes. The successful candidate will lead a team of over 40 employees across four divisions, engage in strategic decision-making, and represent the department in political committees. Key responsibilities include fostering a cooperative work environment, developing budget consolidation concepts, and collaborating with executive management and political factions. This position offers a secure, permanent role within one of the region's largest employers, providing ample scope for shaping the city's financial future.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree, 2nd State Examination, or equivalent university degree in Administration Sciences (e.g., Public Management or Public Administration), Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field. For civil servants, eligibility for career group 2, 2nd entry-level (formerly higher service) in general administrative service.
Experience
- Several years of relevant professional experience in a leading and responsible function
- Comprehensive financial and budgetary knowledge
Languages
Additional
- Mandatory participation in a leadership training program (D 350) upon assuming the leadership role. Participation in an assessment center process to determine leadership, social, and methodological competencies.
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