Finance Business Partner - Manager (m, f, d)

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Finance Team in Berlin and Potsdam on a full-time basis 40 hour a week starting as soon as possible.

The opportunity:

This position is part of the Senior Leadership team at the University and within the wider GUS Germany Group. It is a full business partner position as the key finance lead within the university supporting the development of the business and its financial strategy and performance.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

Supporting business strategy and the derived financial planning, analysis, and forecasting
Understanding the cost and revenue drivers in the business and understanding and dealing with budget variances
Understanding, monitoring and developing financial performance
Providing finance and business support to the CEO and the operational teams in the University
Manage month-end closing process, group and statutory audits
Supporting the preparation of management reports and forecasts
Responsible for compliance with relevant company policies and procedures and responsible for statutory/Ministry statistics reporting
Work closely with the Finance Head Office e.g. on Budgets, Financial and Business Planning, Forecasting, Reporting
Lead, motivate and develop a team of 3-4 Accountants
Working with group and university stakeholders to manage the banking, accounts payable, credit control, payroll, internal financial management and wider group reporting

Your profile

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
Preferably have an accounting or financial professional qualification
Substantial and relevant experience in Financial Management, Financial Planning and Analysis, preferably at Business Partner level
Good knowledge and experience of accounting regulations (German GAAP and IFRS)
Proficiency with financial software and tools, such as ERP (Unit 4, Datev) and Excel for financial management and analysis
Able to build strong relationship to the business and manage various stakeholders
Self-motivated with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting to senior directors
High resilience and able to work independently

Why us?

Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international culture
A workplace in our modern, centrally located campuses in Berlin and Potsdam
Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business, and science
Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts
Personal and professional development

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About us

Gisma University of Applied Sciences, first established in 1999 as Gisma Business School, is a leading university of applied sciences for innovative and creative international business, technology, and engineering innovation. Our Global MBA program has been recognized for its excellence through the highly acclaimed AMBA accreditation, reinforcing our reputation in the industry. Recently, we have expanded our programme portfolio into the fields of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Our unique teaching approach combines practical experience in these fields with the development of analytical skills and an understanding of contemporary theories through personalized, hands-on, and interactive learning. Gisma is part of Global University Systems (GUS), an international education business, which is represented by over 87,000 students in nearly 60 locations across the globe, providing students with opportunities for global exposure and a unique learning experience.

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Über uns

Die Gisma University of Applied Sciences, die 1999 als Gisma Business School gegründet wurde, ist eine führende Hochschule für innovative und kreative internationale Geschäfts-, Technologie- und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Unser einzigartiger Lehransatz kombiniert praktische Erfahrungen in diesen Bereichen mit der Entwicklung analytischer Fähigkeiten und einem Verständnis für moderne Theorien durch personalisiertes, praxisorientiertes und interaktives Lernen. Die Gisma ist Teil der Global University Systems (GUS), einem der vielfältigsten Netzwerke von Hochschuleinrichtungen auf der ganzen Welt. GUS bildet in einer Vielzahl von Programmen aus, darunter Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge, Englischsprachkurse sowie Berufs-, Unternehmens- und Führungskräfteausbildung. An 57 Standorten, u.a. in Großbritannien, Kanada, den Vereinigten Staaten, der Karibik, Irland, Israel, Singapur und Deutschland, bilden rund 87.000 Studierende ein internationales Netzwerk, um gemeinsam zu lernen.

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