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About the Role
As a non-profit organization, Stiftung Digitale Chancen researches the societal impact of digitalization and advocates for equitable access to digital media. We foster media literacy across all demographics, thereby enhancing societal participation. We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Officer (m/f/d) to join our team part-time (25-30 hours per week) starting January 1, 2027. This role is initially limited until December 31, 2027, with the prospect of long-term employment. You will oversee the foundation's commercial operations and lead the administrative support for finance and personnel.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial department, including accounting, controlling, liquidity planning, and contract management in collaboration with management.
- Oversee processes with external financial service providers (accounting, payroll, tax advisors, auditors).
- Monitor payment transactions, account management, and bank communications.
- Develop, implement, and document financial processes and policies.
- Provide professional leadership for ongoing financial accounting processes to ensure proper and timely execution.
- Prepare and finalize annual financial statements as the primary contact for external service providers, auditors, and the board.
- Develop the foundation's budget plan in close cooperation with the management steering committee and the board.
- Create, maintain, and review project budgets and utilization reports in coordination with project managers.
- Process fund requests and monitor fund usage in coordination with project managers.
- Apply public grant and procurement law, and clarify specific issues with funding bodies.
- Lead and collaborate with the personnel administration role, providing professional support.
- Promote modern, appreciative, and sustainable personnel development.
- Establish, implement, and optimize work processes in the finance and personnel departments.
- Participate in the management steering committee on operational, organizational, and commercial matters.
Requirements
- Completed degree in business administration or public administration with a focus on finance, accounting, controlling, or grant law, or a comparable commercial apprenticeship with relevant further training.
- Professional experience in a commercial role with financial administration and controlling responsibilities.
- In-depth knowledge of non-profit, grant, and procurement law, as well as applying for and accounting for grants.
- Knowledge of labor, tax, and social security law is desirable.
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and standard accounting software, preferably Lexware.
- Experience with digital accounting and digital financial processes; experience with implementing or transitioning accounting systems and supporting system migrations is also desirable.
- Very good written and spoken German language skills.
- Good written and spoken English language skills.
Skills
- Commercial and analytical thinking
- Strong team player with motivating leadership skills
- Structured, reliable work approach with a professional demeanor
- Organizational and coordination talent with an eye for priorities and interdependencies
- Ability to quickly learn new topics and situations
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Part-time
- Mobile working
Experience Level
- Professional experience
Education Level
- Completed degree in business administration or public administration
- Comparable commercial apprenticeship with relevant further training
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation based on internal collective agreement, aligned with TVöD Bund, ranging from E9 to E12, depending on profile and experience.
Benefits
- Meaningful work in a non-profit organization with societal relevance.
- Insight into exciting research and practical projects.
- Collaboration in a diverse, interdisciplinary team with flat hierarchies.
- Diverse opportunities for development and a high degree of personal responsibility.
- Flexible working hours.
- 6 weeks of vacation per year.
About the Company
- Stiftung Digitale Chancen is a non-profit organization researching the societal impact of digitalization.
- We advocate for equitable internet access for all and promote media literacy.
- Our practical and research projects particularly target individuals needing support with digital media or facing barriers to digital participation.
- The foundation's activities contribute to digital integration.
- The foundation is under the patronage of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport and the Federal Ministry for Education and Research.