Responsible leadership role managing a team of 10 employees with scope to influence and shape the area
Conceptual, organizational, personnel and financial responsibility for the Finance department
Drive the ongoing change process and support the digitization of the finance function
Support the implementation of an electronic document management system in collaboration with the Heads of Digitalization and Administration
Advise and support the department head on strategic matters, financial planning and value creation
Process design and optimization
Cost calculations for grant-funded projects
Bank correspondence, liquidity tracking and asset planning
Coordination of the internal preparation of the annual financial statements
Evaluation and modernization of organization-wide financial processes, policies and general procedures in close coordination with the department head

Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field with a focus on cost accounting/controlling/financial management
At least 5 years of professional experience in financial management, consulting or controlling
Excellent skills in MS Excel (including PivotTables) and/or other controlling and planning software
Experience in digitization projects and change management
Very good knowledge of and confident use of at least one common accounting software (ideally Sage100 or DATEV)
Solid knowledge of commercial and tax law; knowledge of grant funding regulations is an advantage

Attractive salary
Support through a company pension scheme and an annual special payment
30 days annual leave + December 24 and 31 off
Flexible working arrangements
a mix of remote work and on-site presence, and flexitime
Priority access to daycare places for your children at our 26 Humanist daycare centers in Berlin and Brandenburg, plus advice and support for caregiving and long-term care of relatives
Training and professional development are integral parts of your day-to-day work
Regular team events and a company health program, plus a discounted Fitness First membership

Head of Finance

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