CLERK in the field of Finance & Controlling (Controller)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) is one of the world's leading organizations for applied research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society - more precisely: 30,000 people from technology, science, administration, and IT. You know: Whoever comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something. For themselves, for us, and for the markets of today and tomorrow. Fraunhofer FKIE, with its approx. 630 employees, develops technologies and processes with the aim of identifying, minimizing, and making existential risks manageable at an early stage. In close cooperation with strategic partners, the institute is dedicated to the entire processing chain of data and information: from generation, transmission, and processing to their reliable protection. Fraunhofer FKIE sees its mission here both in the civilian sector and in command and reconnaissance processes in the field of military technology. At our location in Wachtberg, we are looking for a CLERK IN THE FIELD OF FINANCE & CONTROLLING at the earliest possible date. As an administrative employee, you will support our scientific departments and thus contribute decisively to the success of the institute. Here you will ensure change

• Specifically, you are responsible for the planning, calculation, application, and budget control of national and European funding projects as well as industrial projects, taking into account budgetary law and commercial aspects.
• In doing so, you advise the project managers and executives in all project phases and support the departments with personnel resource planning, time and project resource allocation, budget control, as well as business administration and grant law issues.
• You monitor the project funds as well as the allocation and accounting of project-related procurement processes, taking into account the respective legal regulations, and ensure the smooth settlement of projects.
• You keep an eye on ongoing project controlling and thus ensure transparency and traceability.

This is what you bring to the table

• Successfully completed Bachelor's or Fachhochschule degree in the field of administration or economics, alternatively training as a Verwaltungsfachangestellter or Verwaltungsfachwirt, or commercial training in administration, supplemented by relevant professional experience
• Ideally experience in the field of project administration/controlling in a research institution or in an institution funded by public funds
• A very good understanding of numbers and analytical thinking skills, especially when reviewing contract contents
• Comprehensive IT skills, especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as ideally SAP
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Furthermore, you organize your area of responsibility independently and efficiently, attach great importance to accuracy, maintain an overview even with a high workload, communicate skillfully and friendly, and demonstrate a solution-oriented approach as well as strong team and service orientation.

What we have in store for you As an administrative employee, you are part of a dedicated and collegial team that will support you extensively even during your induction. At Fraunhofer FKIE, we live a family-friendly and international culture. We offer the possibility of flexible working hours and mobile working to accommodate individual needs. We offer you personal development opportunities through further training measures, a company pension scheme (VBL), as well as access to a discounted Deutschland-Jobticket.

Questions about this position can be answered by: Katarzyna Wolter Tel.: +49 (0) 228 9435-729