Financial Controller

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

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.
We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place

**Your role**:
As Financial Controller for the SnT, you will be working in a team and you will report to the Head of SnT Administration and Support.

Your responsibilities will be to:

- Act as a financial business partner for a group of internal stakeholders with various backgrounds (academic, financial, project coordination, HR, etc.)
- Prepare budgets, forecasts and simulations to support the activities of the research centre
- Monitor, analyse and report financial results of projects funded by various agencies (FNR, European Commission, ESA, etc.) to relevant stakeholders (e.g. professors, researchers with budget responsibility, project team)
- Provide financial support and advise, deliver accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information that enhances / support plan and decision making of relevant stakeholders
- Establish a strong interface and collaborative relationship with the relevant teams
- Contribute to quarterly - / year-end closing activities
- Contribute to internal reporting for SnT Director
- Contribute to external reporting to various funding agencies
- Coordinate research groups, portfolio and projects resource planning
- Review HR costs/ planning and approve the relevant commitments
- Provide ad hoc reporting, requests, and projects
- Maintain financial databases and ensure availability of relevant and structured (financial) information in the database
- Supervise financial transactions in compliance with various quality requirements, e.g. with UL internal policies and procedures, with requirements of external funding agencies, etc.
- Initiate/ contribute/lead improvements of working methods, processes and tools (internally at SnT and in coordination with the university’s Central Finance department)

**Your profile**:

- University degree in business studies, finance or accounting
- 7 years or + of relevant work experience in a similar position
- Experience in research environment and/or in a university would be an asset
- Good knowledge of advanced functions in Excel formulas, queries,, Power BI, etc.
- Relevant knowledge of SAP (FI, CO and MM, BW/BI modules) is an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- French and/or German knowledge would be an asset
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Team player, able to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, capable of coping with strict deadlines and able to work proactively and independently
- Self-starter, who takes own initiatives and has a high drive and motivation with a positive attitude
- Ability to analyse and synthetise. Rigorous, pragmatic and efficient
- Ability to provide insight in costs development to the Centre’s Director
- Ability to provide periodic financial reporting to management, budget owners, funding agencies
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to involve relevant stakeholders (central administration, budget holders in the Centre and other administrative/scientific staff)

**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: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg Campus
- Internal Title: Financial controller
- Job Reference: UOL07088

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