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Finance and Project Controller (m/f/d) – EIT Manufacturing

Part-time position (20 hours/week) at EIT Manufacturing Central in Darmstadt, Germany

About the position:

In this position you will support our financial operations and project management activities. Responsibilities include assisting in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, monitoring project budgets, preparing financial reports, providing accurate financial information to project managers, conducting financial analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining ERP (Oracle Netsuite) systems and supporting internal and external audits. The ERP and reporting system are currently being implemented and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the setup of the system. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key accountabilities:

• Supporting our financial operations and project management activities
• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Monitoring project budgets and preparing financial reports
• Providing accurate financial information to the leadership team
• Conducting financial analysis
• Preparation of internal and external audits

Qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent with a focus on Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Practical experience in a relevant field
• Fluent in English and German
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics

Skills:

• Excellent organisational skills and focus to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
• Strong team spirit, proactiveness, autonomy and integrity
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Knowledge of project management methodologies is a plus

We offer:

• An unlimited duration employment contract under German labour law
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Diverse team with colleagues from all over the world
• Strong network across manufacturing, academia and startups in Europe.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Meaningful work with a focus on sustainable innovation

Location:

The role location will be at EIT Manufacturing Central, in Darmstadt, Germany with some travel required across Europe. A hybrid working arrangement may be considered depending on the candidate. Regular presence in the offices in Darmstadt is required.

We know it’s tough, but please try to overcome the confidence gap. You don’t have to exactly match all the listed requirements to be considered for this role. We hire people, not certificates.

Equal opportunities:

EIT Manufacturing values diversity and applies policies of equal opportunities. We welcome applications without discrimination, on any grounds. Candidates considering their interests having been prejudiced by a decision in a selection process may request a review of, or launch an appeal against, the decision adversely affecting them.

Selection Committee:

A Selection Committee will be appointed to carry out the evaluation of applications submitted. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of qualifications, background, skills, and experiences by providing relevant documents.

Protection of personal data:

Candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). For more information, please check the privacy statement on recruitment available Privacy Notice.

The application should be written in English.

Closing date is 16 December 2024