Administrator for City-wide Controlling/Steering Support

Project overview

Working for Potsdam

versatile, flexible, citizen-oriented

Potsdam is livable, family-friendly, and diverse. This is also reflected in the administration of the state capital of Brandenburg. With more than 2,800 employees, we are one of the largest employers in the region. As a municipal authority, we keep the city running and are a reliable service provider for its residents. At the same time, we provide the impetus for the city's development.

For Business Area 1 in the Steering Support Office, we are looking for an Administrator (m/f/d) for City-wide Controlling/Steering Support for a temporary, full-time position, effective as soon as possible, likely until 12/31/2027 with the option of extension, to cover parental leave, according to § 14 Abs. 1 TzBfG.

Reference Number: 101.000.11

Responsibilities

• Systematic and concept-driven evaluation of applied controlling instruments, including leading working groups for the further development or introduction of controlling instruments
• Initiating the development of new controlling instruments, standards, and forms in cooperation with the controllers of the business and specialist departments for the implementation of integrated financial steering of the LHP (State Capital Potsdam)
• Implementing IT-supported controlling
• Developing and implementing standards for the financial reporting of the LHP
• Leading an inter-municipal network and evaluating the experiences and results of external partnerships, especially other municipalities and institutions, for city-wide controlling
• Content and organizational leadership of the controlling workshop for information dissemination and content coordination between controlling levels
• Participation in city-wide and strategically relevant project groups
• Budget administration for the products of the office

Requirements

Our Offer

We look forward to your application!

If you want to contribute your experience, competence, and commitment to our state capital Potsdam, please apply exclusively online by 11/18/2026 via our career portal.

More information can also be found on the internet at:

Employment on a part-time basis is generally possible, taking into account operational requirements. The State Capital Potsdam actively promotes the equality of all employees. This position is equally suitable for all genders. We therefore welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their cultural and social background, age, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual identity. Potsdam, as a cosmopolitan city, is interested in applications from people with intercultural competence.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Administration and Economics, or a comparable qualification as a certified administrator (Verwaltungsfachwirt/-in)
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the public sector, specifically in controlling as well as in budget planning and control, is desirable
• Expertise in double-entry bookkeeping and cost accounting is desirable
• Proficient knowledge in conducting cost-benefit analyses and other controlling methods is desirable
• Good knowledge and experience in administrative work as well as knowledge of municipal budget law
• Very good business management knowledge
• In-depth application knowledge in the area of technical analysis tools and database tools
• Analytical thinking and affinity for numbers
• Strategic thinker with strong judgment and decision-making skills, as well as high resilience
• An attractive salary package in pay grade E 11 with a gross monthly salary of €4,269.64
• €5,454.10 according to the collective agreement TVoD-VKA, depending on professional experience
• An annual special payment as well as a bonus according to the regulations of our collective agreement, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and a monthly employer subsidy for the ViP company ticket
• A secure job in a growing city
• Working in a way that fits your life: Flexible with our flexitime arrangement and a 39-hour week
• Optimal work-life balance with 31 days of annual leave, plus paid time off on 12/24 & 12/31, and an additional PLUS in free time through salary conversion into extra vacation days
• Fitness cooperation with the Potsdam bathing facilities and internal company sports activities
• Individual training opportunities through a diverse range of further education

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, DE
• Languages: German