Take ownership of Finance processes and identify opportunities for standardization and automation
Support the implementation and continuous development of our ERP and Finance systems
Develop automated reporting and dashboards together with Accounting and Controlling
Improve data quality, master-data structures and interfaces between Finance and other departments
Document Finance processes, responsibilities and internal controls
Coordinate public grants and funding projects from a financial and administrative perspective
Prepare financial documentation, cost statements and evidence required by funding authorities
Monitor eligible costs, project budgets, deadlines and reporting requirements
Coordinate grant-related audits and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Support applications for new funding programmes where appropriate
Support R&D-related funding and tax-incentive processes such as Forschungszulage
Identify opportunities to digitalize and simplify repetitive Finance activities

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Business Informatics or a comparable field
Professional experience in Finance Operations, Controlling, Finance systems, public funding or a related area
Strong affinity for processes, systems and automation
Experience administering public grants or publicly funded R&D projects is beneficial
Strong Excel skills and high data literacy
Ability to understand detailed administrative requirements while maintaining an overall process perspective
Structured, proactive and highly independent working style
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple departments
Very good German and good English skills