Fa-2322 - Director of Administration and Finance

**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:

- The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.**How you contribution can impact research in Luxembourg?**:

- At LIST, we empower citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.
- And most importantly, we empower our employees, nurture our existing talents, and strive to attract new ones We rely on a culture of transparency, high safety standards, recognition of our employees, and respect for people and decisions, and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship within our organization. Everyone at LIST has a role to play, from our researchers to our support teams, which consist of 150 experts in human resources, finance and administration, IT operations, legal affairs and communication. At LIST’s core is excellence and a passion for impact with the will to excel both nationally and internationally; we are seeking people who identify with these values, enjoy taking on the challenges of our ambitious projects and have a strong collaborative spirit.

**Responsibilities**:
**Looking for an inspiring mission as Director of Administration and Finance?**:

- The Director of Administration & Finance (DAF) envisions, develops and implements strategies and policies in alignment with the LIST strategy aimed at building, improving and managing effective and streamlined administrative, financial and operational systems.
- The DAF is part of the LIST Executive Committee and works together with its members to develop and implement strategies across the organisation; serves as a business partner to the CEO on the areas under their responsibility; and serves as a primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors and subcommittees on financial matters.
- The DAF leads, supports and manages a team of more than 100 people organised in service units and teams that include, among others, finance and accounting, procurement, performance management, information technology, systems and information security, quality, compliance, health, safety and environment (HSE), infrastructure, and administrative support.

**Specific responsibilities**:
**Finance**:

- Directs and monitors budgets and strategic financial planning to ensure that resources are appropriately allocated to LIST priorities and aligned with strategic plans.
- Ensures sound financial management of research, development and innovation (RDI) funds and grants, ensuring compliance with LIST and funding institutions' rules.
- Directs the production of annual financial reports, audit activities, and other information reports and requests; ensures accuracy and integrity of reporting.

**Information technology, systems and information security**
- Leads the development and implementation of an information strategy that meets LIST’s needs, delivers optimal return on investment, while maintaining the necessary security.
- Ensures that information and network infrastructure adequately support administrative and RDI activity and establishes long-term plans and strategies for developing and/or acquiring systems, software and hardware necessary to support LIST operations.
- Provides the vision and leadership necessary to manage information and cybersecurity risks and ensures effective deployment of measures to guarantee the availability, integrity and confidentiality of the information and data. It includes the leadership of a business continuity plan (BCP) and a disaster recovery plan (DRP). It adheres to the newest data approaches within research and science institutes using open Data and metadata, exchange and availability of data for science and research,

**Operations**
- Ensures efficient and safe functioning of the infrastructure of LIST’s sites & facilities and its various components, ensuring compliance with LIST, local policies and regulations.
- Instigates and sets-up a quality system, externally audited, for all the LIST processes.
- Devises and implements a building strategy in line with LIST’s strategic orientation.
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**Must-have requirements**:
**Do you consider taking the challenge on? What’s the ideal profile for this mission?**:

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to engender trust, respect, and credibility. Capacity for managing and leading people, enforcing accountability, developing and empowering the managers and employees under their responsibility.
- Knowledge of financial management, planning, reporting, and integrated budgeting practices backed by a strong background and track record in finance and administration, as well as relevant experience in cost reduction programs.
- Ability to produce accurate and relevant institu