Business Economist - Project Controlling, Finance (m/f/d) (Wirtschaftsingenieur/in)

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European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

To support our Finance and Controlling group we are looking for a

Project Controller (f/m/d)
Advice and support to Management on the implementation of our strategy 2030 on budget matters
Contribution to project budgeting, becoming the interface to our project management office
Project related personnel cost and FTE controlling
Preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports for external and internal stakeholders, incl. results and development of key performance indicator (KPI) assessment
Improvement of the reporting system and BI
Development of the cost distribution and pricing concept
Maintenance of controlling related data
Networking with other international scientific projects in controlling matters

Master or Bachelor degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
Ideally several years of experience in Controlling; in particular project controlling
Confident use of ERP systems
Expertise with OLAP based BI tool would be an asset
Precise and systematic working method
Excellent communication skills
Team player and ability to work well with others in diverse and evolving work environments
Fluency in English and German
Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

family friendly working environment (e. g. additional childcare days)
flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
extensive relocation benefits
generous company pension scheme (6,45 % of monthly salary)
monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: A-221

Duration: This appointment is limited to 5 years.

Join our team

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

To support our Finance and Controlling group we are looking for a

Project Controller (f/m/d)
Advice and support to Management on the implementation of our strategy 2030 on budget matters
Contribution to project budgeting, becoming the interface to our project management office
Project related personnel cost and FTE controlling
Preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports for external and internal stakeholders, incl. results and development of key performance indicator (KPI) assessment
Improvement of the reporting system and BI
Development of the cost distribution and pricing concept
Maintenance of controlling related data
Networking with other international scientific projects in controlling matters

Master or Bachelor degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
Ideally several years of experience in Controlling; in particular project controlling
Confident use of ERP systems
Expertise with OLAP based BI tool would be an asset
Precise and systematic working method
Excellent communication skills
Team player and ability to work well with others in diverse and evolving work environments
Fluency in English and German
Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

family friendly working environment (e. g. additional childcare days)
flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
extensive relocation benefits
generous company pension scheme (6,45 % of monthly salary)
monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: A-221

Duration: This appointment is limited to 5 years.

Join our team

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

To support our Finance and Controlling group we are looking for a

Project Controller (f/m/d)
Advice and support to Management on the implementation of our strategy 2030 on budget matters
Contribution to project budgeting, becoming the interface to our project management office
Project related personnel cost and FTE controlling
Preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports for external and internal stakeholders, incl. results and development of key performance indicator (KPI) assessment
Improvement of the reporting system and BI
Development of the cost distribution and pricing concept
Maintenance of controlling related data
Networking with other international scientific projects in controlling matters

Master or Bachelor degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
Ideally several years of experience in Controlling; in particular project controlling
Confident use of ERP systems
Expertise with OLAP based BI tool would be an asset
Precise and systematic working method
Excellent communication skills
Team player and ability to work well with others in diverse and evolving work environments
Fluency in English and German
Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

family friendly working environment (e. g. additional childcare days)
flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
extensive relocation benefits
generous company pension scheme (6,45 % of monthly salary)
monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: A-221

Duration: This appointment is limited to 5 years.

Join our team

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

To support our Finance and Controlling group we are looking for a

Project Controller (f/m/d)
Advice and support to Management on the implementation of our strategy 2030 on budget matters
Contribution to project budgeting, becoming the interface to our project management office
Project related personnel cost and FTE controlling
Preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports for external and internal stakeholders, incl. results and development of key performance indicator (KPI) assessment
Improvement of the reporting system and BI
Development of the cost distribution and pricing concept
Maintenance of controlling related data
Networking with other international scientific projects in controlling matters

Master or Bachelor degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
Ideally several years of experience in Controlling; in particular project controlling
Confident use of ERP systems
Expertise with OLAP based BI tool would be an asset
Precise and systematic working method
Excellent communication skills
Team player and ability to work well with others in diverse and evolving work environments
Fluency in English and German
Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

family friendly working environment (e. g. additional childcare days)
flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
extensive relocation benefits
generous company pension scheme (6,45 % of monthly salary)
monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number: A-221

Duration: This appointment is limited to 5 years.