Finance & Controlling and Office Support — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
Finance & Controlling and Office Support
80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
ETH Space mission is to boost space activities to establish ETH Zurich as the leading university in space research and Earth observation, education and entrepreneurship within Europe and beyond.
- Finance & Controlling and Office Support
- 80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
Application process
- Please apply until 31 October 2026. Project background
- Provide recruitment support (job postings, application coordination) Support new employee onboarding
- This position offers a varied and responsible role with a broad spectrum of tasks at the intersection of finance/controlling and office management for ETH Space.
Company and context
- In this multifaceted role, you will take responsibility for Finance & Internal Controlling as well as support the Office Management of ETH Space, playing a key role in ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of the organizational unit.
- You will ensure the proper execution of financial and administrative processes, support the leadership team with organizational and operational matters, and act as the central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders - for finance and controlling matters.
- You will support transparent workflows, reliable administration, and professional support for the ETH Space unit.
- Your areas of responsibility include, in particular: Finance & Controlling:
- Budget calculations (annual budget and bi-annual rolling forecasts)
- Project finances: from budgeting and expenditure to financial reports
- Procurement of goods and services involving complex ordering structures, including quote comparisons, export control compliance, procurement regulations, tenders, and contract awards
- Accounting & ETH Space internal controlling Invoice verification and payment Processing employee expense claims Credit card statement reconciliation
- Performance-based project billing (via SAP)
- Handling all ETH Zurich internal finance-related inquiries Office Management Support:
Additional details
- 80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- Please apply until 31 October 2026. Project background
- The desired starting date is as soon as possible. For details see Home
- ETH Zurich | Space as well as our LinkedIn channel.
- Your areas of responsibility include, in particular: Finance & Controlling:
- Accounting & ETH Space internal controlling Invoice verification and payment Processing employee expense claims Credit card statement reconciliation
- Handling all ETH Zurich internal finance-related inquiries Office Management Support:
- Administrative support for ETH Space management Preparation of documents and reports Tracking tasks and projects
- Provide recruitment support (job postings, application coordination) Support new employee onboarding
- In doing so, you will work closely with management, staff, and internal and external contacts, contributing significantly to the success of ETH Space.
Notes and original content
- Please apply until 31 October 2026.
- Project background
- The desired starting date is as soon as possible.
- For details see Home
- Job description
- Your areas of responsibility include, in particular:
- Finance & Controlling:
- Accounting & ETH Space internal controlling
- Invoice verification and payment
- Processing employee expense claims
Questions about this listing
What salary does ETH Zürich offer for this role?
ETH Zürich lists CHF 113'000 - 198'500 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ETH Zürich offer?
This listing is a fixed-term contract position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with ETH Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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