Manager, Project Finance — German Programs (m/f/d)

🕒 March 5

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Save the Children Deutschland

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2004

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Non-profit

Save the Children Deutschland is a German branch of the global Save the Children network, a non-profit organization and children's rights charity that provides humanitarian aid, child protection, education, nutrition, health services and advocacy both in Germany and internationally. The organization raises funds, coordinates emergency response in crisis zones, runs development and protection programs, campaigns for children's rights, and emphasizes transparency and donor accountability.

📋 Description

• Prepare project budgets based on program concepts for our German projects • Manage and monitor the use of funds (public and private) • Prepare and review fund disbursement requests (drawdowns) • Prepare interim and final reports • Review travel expense reports and invoices • Review fee, grant and cooperation agreements and contribute to the financial-relevant sections: fund disbursement procedures, templates, deadlines • Monitor and control financial reports and fund drawdowns from partner organisations and grant recipients • Maintain databases by recording and updating project data, fund disbursements, and contract data • Track donor guidelines for public (e.g., EU or AMIF) and private grants, as well as other standards regarding grant law, the German Federal Budget Code (Bundeshaushaltsordnung), expenditure deadlines, procurement rules, etc.

🎯 Requirements

• University degree in economics, law, public administration, or comparable qualifications/experience • Several years of solid professional experience managing project finances in a non-profit organisation, ideally with grant funding experience • Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of budgetary and grant law, as well as institutional donor guidelines at EU, federal and state levels (especially 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 • Salary according to internal pay scale; starting salary for this position ranges from €3,800 to €4,200 gross (full-time, 40 h/week), depending on relevant experience and expertise • Professional support and development measures • International working environment and values-based organizational culture • Significant scope for autonomy and initiative • 30 days of annual leave plus 1 day special leave • Choice of an additional benefit: Edenred credit card, supplementary company health insurance, Urban Sports Club membership, or subsidy for the Deutschlandticket • 20% contribution to the company pension scheme • Full continued salary payment in the event of a child's illness • Workplace health management • Family room as well as quiet and prayer room in our office