Head of Finance

Head of Finance (1,0 FTE) Staff Operations full-time Are you interested in leading our Finance department and are curious about science? We're looking for a motivated Head of Finance to support our large team of international, interdisciplinary researchers in the field of language and communication science. You will lead our Finance department and execute operational financial activities. You will support other members of the Institute on finance-related topics, ensuring that our practices are not only compliant with established policies but also contribute to the realisation of top-level science within budgetary constraints. You will operate within a dynamic international environment, with a direct reporting line to the Chief Operating Officer. Your Tasks Leadership tasks: - Management, development and personnel planning of the Finance Department, including supervision of three finance team members (direct reports) - Structural planning and monitoring of the SAP system - Management and monitoring of all budgets, including cost calculations and budget projections - Advising the Directorate and Chief Operating Officer on budget-related matters - Liaison between head office and institute financial controlling - Main point of contact for all institute employees, external agencies and the organisation's head office for all internal and external finance-related matters Accounting: - Financial accounting (end-to-end invoice process, VAT compliance activities, regular financial reports, payroll accounting, reconcile creditor, debtor, general ledger, clearing accounts and cost centers, etc.) - Cost accounting (cost allocation and transfer cycles to ensure accurate cost distribution, monthly and annual cost accounting statements, financial analysis for internal and external stakeholders, etc.) - Fixed assed accounting (monitor and reconcile inventory, fixed asset records, financial adjustments, inventory management, etc.) Procur...