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2017-06-28 10:10:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Science. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Business Controller This post is classified A2 A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Business Controller in the Programme Financial Planning Management Service, Management Support Office, Directorate of Science. Reporting to the Head of the Programme Financial Planning Management Service, the Business Controller is responsible for consolidating, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on Directorate Business Unit resources and activity planning over the shortmediumlong term and associated business management and controlling processes. The postholder will hold key responsibilities in supporting the Directorate management in preparing and maintaining sound plans of activities while optimising resources. The incumbent provides key support to Directorate decisionmaking regarding programmatic, resource deployment and business management processes. In fulfilling these responsibilities the incumbent has multiple interfaces with ESA corporate Corporate Control, Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, project controlling, Directorate management, delegate bodies and representatives of other funding parties. Duties Specific tasks will include coordinating the management of fixed assets within the Science Directorate in close cooperation with inventory management of the project areas, including financial controlling of and reporting on the Directorates fixed assets maintaining and consolidating the master data of the Science Directoratre DSCI as the focal point within the Directorate preparing, coordinating and implementing YearEnd Closure YEC activities in close cooperation with project controllers and the Corporate Finance, Planning Controlling Department preparing and implementing support services from the Directorate of Operations DOPS , the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality DTEC and the Directorate of Industry, Procurement and Legal Services DIPL, including regular scrutiny meetings with DTEC and DOPS coordinating the process for production and timely delivery of Directorate Quarterly Reports to Council QRC in cooperation with programme and project managers and with Corporate Control maintaining an overall master schedule of programmeproject activities and providing regular Cosmic Vision schedule updates supporting the closure of programmes participating in the establishment and maintenance of project cost control procedures and computerised information systems in the Directorate participating in ad hoc Agency working groups and boards requiring financial planning and control expertise providing support to other activities performed in the Office to ensure consistency and continuity of service and support provided to internal and external interfaces and entities. Technical competencies Cost and financial regulatory framework, including accounting standards and auditing Budgeting, cost control and resources and activities planning Cost structures and financial processes Reporting Financial Analysis Information systems e.g. SAP, databases Behavioural competencies Problem solving Planning organisation Relationship management Communication Systems broader business thinking Self motivation Additional requirements This post requires a background in business administration and controlling, ideally previous professional experience as a controller under a project or programme preferably at an agency or in industry. Substantial experience is required in the application of project management and control principles and techniques. Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for application is 25 July 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. APPLY HERE
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