Project Finance Manager, German Programs

🕒 February 24

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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 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