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The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in the Atacama Desert region of Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor. The ESO headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany. ESO is the focal point for Europe's participation in the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) consortium, which is operating a large submillimetre array in the Chilean Andes. The construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) is also currently underway.
For its Directorate of Administration (DoA) at the Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of
Budget Controller
Garching
Deadline 22/03/2015
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals embarking on a first challenge following graduation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring of budgetary execution of defined activities and projects;
- Support operating and project departments in preparation of the annual budgets;
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly internal management reporting;
- Support preparation of decision-making documents for governing bodies;
- Documenting and improving processes within Finance;
- Ad-hoc financial analysis on demand.
Reports to:
Head of Finance
Experience:
- Knowledge in cost accounting;
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access), knowledge in COGNOS/TM1 desirable;
- Familiarity with ERP systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics/Navision would be an asset.
Key Competences:
- Excellent analytical and communication skills;
- Strong sense of team spirit is essential;
- A well-structured working style and able to deal with details while keeping a focus on the global picture;
- Possess flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and requirements are expected;
- Willing to cover a variety of tasks with strong organisational skills.
Qualifications:
University degree in Finance or equivalent.
Language Skills:
The position requires a working knowledge of English.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare.
The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term or indefinite extension based on technical and managerial achievements. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with occasional duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile.
Career Path:
IV
Starting Date:
As soon as possible
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (http://www.eso.org) for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at https://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV together with the names of three individuals willing to provide professional reference letters.
Closing date for applications is 22 March 2015.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.