Financial controller

at  Universit du Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow’s major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.
The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.
Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

• Act as a Financial Business Partner for a dedicated internal user group
• Provide financial analysis, deliver accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information that enhances / support plan and management decision making
• Prepare the budget, the forecasts and report on variances
• Consolidate data, in line with the entity / department strategy and within financial and reporting guidelines
• Understand and adapt to the specific requirements from the diverse University Units / departments
• Ensure financial transactions and reporting quality control, and compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Contribute to month-end / year-end process
• Contribute to maintain strong internal controls by developing, documenting and updating business processes and accounting policies
• Provide ad hoc reporting, requests, and projects
• Co-develop project proposals, including budgets, deadlines and planning, and monitor realization of projects
• Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant Finance practices in line with the University operating model and needs