About the role

Leading Finance and Controlling at Landesförderinstitut Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a focus on team management and financial performance optimization.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical and disciplinary leadership of the Finance and Controlling unit, including resource management and staff development
Provide effective leadership and motivation for a remote-working team by developing strategies to ensure optimal team engagement
Plan, organize, manage and monitor all group-specific tasks, in particular to fulfill commercial, supervisory and tax law obligations
Monitor workloads and work results to ensure timely completion and manage required capacities
Preparation and analysis of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and of KWG regulatory reporting
Preparation of budget plans, forecasts and variance analyses for the bank and, where required, for inclusion in the state budgets of the ministries of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern
Review financial processes, identify improvement potential and implement appropriate measures
Manage tasks related to asset and liability account administration for the State Development Institute of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern (Landesförderinstitut M‑V), including cash management and in-house IT support
Analyse and provide relevant results for internal and external information recipients (NORD/LB, auditors, supervisory bodies, specialist and financial departments of the ministries of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern)
Work closely with executive management and cross‑departmental stakeholders to optimize financial performance

Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a comparable field
Several years of professional experience in finance and controlling, ideally in a credit institution, a bank or a public-sector organisation
Experience in leading and developing a team
Solid knowledge of accounting (HGB) and controlling
Awareness of working within public authority structures and as part of NORD/LB in a bank-regulated environment
Analytical skills and a strong numerical affinity
Independent and structured working style
Strong and confident communication skills
Assertiveness and decisive decision-making
Confident use of common financial software solutions and MS Office, especially Excel
Willingness to travel between the Schwerin and Hanover locations

Collegial and supportive working atmosphere and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders such as municipalities, companies and other institutions
High job security and attractive employment conditions, including fair compensation and social benefits (collective agreement for public banks)
Flexible working time models for all employees
Climate-friendly benefits including public transport discounts and bicycle leasing
Individual training and opportunities for professional development