Head of Financial Management (m/f/d)

• flexible working hours
• company pension scheme
• a wide range of training and development opportunities
• a modern workplace
• a secure job in the public sector

What you can always count on at persona service:

• thorough preparation for your interview with our client
• a monthly allowance of €50 towards your travel costs, depending on the role – e.g. for the Deutschlandticket and much more
• Bonuses, as well as holiday and Christmas pay, and attractive sector-specific allowances
• Free tuition for your children on the Ubimaster learning and tutoring platform
• Numerous shopping discounts with well-known brands via our corporate benefits programme
• Excellent personal support and regular feedback meetings
• A wide range of further training opportunities

• In this role, you will head up the Financial Management department, including personnel responsibility for the areas of accounts, cash management and taxation
• You will manage and oversee budget management and draw up the budget and investment plans
• You will prepare annual accounts, fixed asset accounts, and manage liabilities and shareholdings
• You will oversee cash management; furthermore, you will introduce and implement a tax compliance management system in accordance with Section 2b of the German Value Added Tax Act (UStG) and fulfil the reporting obligations under the Saxon Municipal Code (SächsGemO)
• You will head the Buildings and Property Management department, including responsibility for staff, property management, and the commercial and technical management of buildings and properties
• You will oversee civil engineering administration, investment financing, cost-effectiveness analyses and project management, including the acquisition and settlement of grant funding
• You will introduce and further develop a cost and performance accounting system, and lay the foundations for calculating fees and charges
• You will draw up service instructions and guidelines within your area of responsibility, advise the administrative management and political bodies on all financial matters, and work closely with supervisory authorities, banks, special-purpose associations and external partners, and manage projects relating to local and regional audits

• A successfully completed degree in public administration, business administration, finance or a comparable qualification forms the basis of your background
• You have already gained several years’ professional experience in public accounting and budgeting or in corresponding roles within a company, as well as extensive experience in financial accounting
• You possess in-depth knowledge of budgetary, tax and administrative law, as well as confidence in using various software programmes
• You have a good command of written and spoken German
• You are distinguished by your excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You are willing to attend meetings and appointments even outside regular working hours
• You are characterised by strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to make decisions and the ability to assert yourself
• You are resident in Germany and hold a valid work and residence permit for Germany