Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | Germany | 20xxx Hamburg | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 17.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Budget and Financial Management Officer (m/f/d)
For Hamburg we are looking for:
Payment group 13 | Deadline: 2 years | Start: earliest possible | ID: VMA010/2025 | Deadline: 16.07.2026 | Full time/part time | Mobile work possible The Deutsche Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY with more than 2900 employees is one of the world's leading research centres in Hamburg and Zeuthen. Research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. DESY thus contributes to solving the major issues and pressing challenges of science, society and the economy. With state-of-the-art research infrastructure, interdisciplinary research platforms and international networking, DESY has a highly attractive working environment in the scientific, technical and administrative field as well as for the training of highly qualified young people. The Finance Department is responsible, among other things, for the planning and administration of the budget and for all related regulatory tasks. To strengthen our demanding financial area with high strategic relevance, we are looking for a dedicated personality for budgetary and financial management. If you come from liquidity management or treasury, we find many familiar questions: financial planning, forecasting, management of funds, risk analysis and ensuring financial viability. At the same time, new perspectives are opening up through work in a scientific environment with long-term horizons and social benefits. The position is limited to two years; a determination is possible after expiry. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Planning, control and monitoring of budgetary and financial resources Creation of financial forecasts, cash outflow and liquidity planning Advising departments and scientific units on financial issues Participation in the establishment of the economic plan and in financial statements and reports Ensuring the proper use of public funds taking into account budgetary requirements Further development of processes, control instruments and financial reporting Cooperation with funding providers, audit bodies and internal stakeholders
The position is also specifically aimed at applicants: women from the private sector, for example with experiences in treasury, liquidity management, corporate finance, controlling or financial planning, who want to contribute their expertise in a meaningful environment. Graduate in Business Administration, Economics, Financial Economics, Public Management or a comparable subject Financial experience, e.g. in liquidity management/treasury, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), controlling, corporate finance, household or funding management Expressed numerical understanding and analytical and conceptual skills Joy in making complex financial relationships understandable Structured, independent and solution-oriented operation Safe handling of common ERP and reporting systems
Enjoy a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach great importance to an esteeming coexistence and well-being of our DESYans. Equality of all people is an important concern to us. DESY offers flexible working hours, variable part-time, job sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%) for better reconciliation of professional and private life. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and our company's pension plans. As a publicly funded employer, we offer you a secure job and support your individual development with our extensive training and further education. The remuneration is based on the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees at both locations an employer grant to the job ticket (Germany ticket).
Why a change from the economy can be interesting:
While in companies the focus is on optimising returns and financing figures, we support the financial basis of research and innovation. Many competences from treasury, liquidity management or controlling are directly transferable. You can build expertise in public budgetary law in a targeted manner with us.
Bring your financial expertise where it enables research and develops social impact. .
Location
 | Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | |
| 22607 Hamburg | ||
| Germany |
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