Financial Controller

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.
Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

**Your role**:

- Act as a Financial Business Partner for a dedicated internal user group
- Provide financial analysis, deliver accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information that enhances / support plan and management decision making
- Prepare the budget, the forecasts and report on variances
- Consolidate data, in line with the entity / department strategy and within financial and reporting guidelines
- Understand and adapt to the specific requirements from the diverse University Units / departments
- Ensure financial transactions and reporting quality control, and compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Contribute to month-end / year-end process
- Contribute to maintain strong internal controls by developing, documenting and updating business processes and accounting policies
- Provide ad hoc reporting, requests, and projects
- Co-develop project proposals, including budgets, deadlines and planning, and monitor realization of projects
- Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant Finance practices in line with the University operating model and needs

**Your profile**:

- Master’s degree in at least one of the following: Economics, Finance, Accounting or any similar field
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Very good command French (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience in cost management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and change management
- Proficient knowledge of advanced functions in Excel with a strong ability to automate reporting
- Good knowledge of SAP ERP functionalities (CO, FI, BI modules) being a strong asset
- Ability to analyze and synthetize
- Rigorous, pragmatic and result driven

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Financial controller
- Job Reference: UOL06851

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