About the role

  • Manager for project finance in German programs at a leading children's rights organization. Establishing budgets, monitoring funds, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare project budgets based on program concepts for our German projects
  • Manage and monitor the use of funds (public and private funds)
  • Prepare and review fund drawdown requests
  • Prepare interim and final financial reports
  • Review travel expense claims and invoices
  • Review fee, grant and cooperation agreements and contribute to finance-related sections: fund drawdown procedures, templates, deadlines
  • Monitor and control financial reports and fund drawdowns from partner organizations and grant recipients
  • Maintain databases by recording and updating project data, fund drawdowns and contract information
  • Track donor policies for public (e.g. EU or AMIF) and private grants and other standards related to grant law, federal budget regulations, expenditure deadlines, procurement rules, etc.

Requirements

  • University degree with a focus on economics, law, public administration or comparable qualifications/experience
  • Several years of solid professional experience in managing project finances in a non-profit organization, ideally with grant-funded projects
  • Basic accounting knowledge, understanding of budget and grant law, and institutional donor guidelines at EU, federal and state levels (in particular EU, AMIF)
  • Strong numerical affinity and confident use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Flexible, positive and solution-oriented mindset
  • High level of initiative, decisiveness and enjoyment in shaping strategic processes
  • Experience using ERP and CRM systems
  • Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and up to 60% remote work
  • Compensation according to the organization’s internal salary model; the starting salary for this position ranges between €3,800 and €4,200 gross (full-time, 40 h/week), depending on relevant experience and expertise
  • Professional support and development measures
  • An international working environment and a values-driven organizational culture
  • Plenty of scope for independence and initiative
  • 30 days of annual leave plus 1 day of special leave
  • Choice of an additional benefit: Edenred credit card, supplementary company health insurance, Urban Sports Club membership or subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
  • 20% employer contribution to company pension scheme
  • Continued full salary payment in case of a child’s illness
  • Occupational health management
  • Family room as well as quiet and prayer rooms in our office

Job title

Project Finance Manager, German Programs

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€45,600 - €50,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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