Leiter/in Finanzdienst — Etat de Fribourg

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The University of Freiburg is an educational institution, research centre, employer and event organiser all in one. Its innovative power makes it an important engine for the economic and cultural life of the region. As an attraction for students and researchers from all over Switzerland and from all parts of the world, the university has shaped the life of the bilingual city of Freiburg since its foundation in 1889.

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Their tasks

• Within the administrative directorate, you are responsible for the strategic and operational management (financial accounting, creditors, debtors) of the finance department
• Development and implementation of a financial service strategy
• Personnel management of the department (about 15 employees)
• Completion of accounts and preparation of supporting documents
• Specific financial monitoring and opinions, production of various accounts and production of statistics
• Maintaining relations with the external partners of the service (trustees, banks, Canton of Freiburg, Confederation)
• Expert or expert and sparring partner for the administrative directorate
• Contribution to the overall strategic vision of the university’s finances
• Participation in the preparation of the budget and the annual budget

Desired profile

• You have an education in finance and accounting (at least professional card) and have completed further training in finance and controlling
• Safe handling of results analysis and controlling
• Master the SAP S/4 HANA software and the Office range (Microsoft 365)
• Several years of experience in project management and personnel management
• Knowledge of public administration processes or willingness to train in this field
• Excellent command of the German or French language as well as very good knowledge of the other language

Contact person

Grégoire Vittoz, Head of Administration, [email protected], T +41 26 300 70 03