LNDS-101 Senior Finance Controller (fixed term 24 months)

Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions. www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn

Purpose of the job / project LNDS is growing in complexity, with increasing financial activity driven by EU projects, multi-year planning, and reporting obligations. The Senior Finance Controller is a key execution and structuring role, responsible for building and running the core finance engine of the organisation. You will play a central role in:

• structuring financial planning and budgeting
• coordinating EU financial reporting
• consolidating financial data across projects and entities
• supporting the scaling of finance processes

This role sits at the heart of Finance execution and works closely with:

• the Finance Manager → governance and integrity
• the Head of Operations → decision-making and arbitration

You will contribute directly to how LNDS manages growth, complexity, and financial sustainability.

What you will do Budgeting & Financial Planning

You structure and drive financial planning processes: Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial planning Support reforecasting cycles Consolidate inputs across teams and projects Build and maintain financial models You are a core contributor to budget construction, enabling informed decision-making at leadership level.

EU Projects & Financial Coordination

You play a key role in managing EU-related financial complexity: Coordinate financial aspects of EU projects Consolidate financial reporting across consortia Ensure consistency and traceability of financial data Support preparation of financial reports for stakeholders This is a critical component of LNDS growth and complexity.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

You ensure structured and reliable financial visibility: Prepare and consolidate internal financial reports, EU and external reporting Perform financial analysis such as cost tracking, budget vs actuals, scenario modelling Support decision-making through data-driven insights Treasury & Financial Monitoring

You support financial stability and visibility: Monitor cash flow and treasury Track financial execution across projects and activities Identify risks or inconsistencies and improvements areas Process Structuring & Scaling

You actively contribute to building a scalable finance function: Structure finance processes and workflows Improve reporting and planning practices Contribute to tooling and data models Support transition toward a more efficient and automated finance setup Support financial operations, including invoices, payments, and audit-related activities This role is central to moving toward a lean, scalable finance model.

Who you are Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field 5 to 10 years' experience in controlling, financial planning, financial reporting Strong experience with budgeting processes and financial modeling and analysis Strong Experience in EU-funded projects and experience in multi-entity or complex environments Exposure to audits and financial reporting frameworks Advanced in Excel / data skills Strong analytical and structuring skills Ability to handle complexity and multiple streams Ownership and proactivity Attention to detail and reliability Ability to translate data into clear insights Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions