Deputy Head of Finance Department

Project overview

The municipality of Schauenburg is looking to fill the position of Deputy Head of the Finance Department (m/f/d) on a full-time basis as soon as possible. The employment is initially limited to two years in accordance with Section 14 (2) of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG). An indefinite takeover is planned after the creation of the necessary staff positions.

The position essentially includes the following main areas of responsibility:

We expect:

Several years of professional experience in finance and sound knowledge in the required legal areas are desirable.

This is your role:

How we welcome and support you:

The further provisions and the classification are based on the collective agreement for public service (TVoD). Depending on the qualifications, classification up to pay group 10 of the TVoD is possible based on the job requirements.

Severely disabled applicants in the meaning of SGB IX will be given preference if equally qualified.

In principle, the position can also be filled part-time in accordance with the Hessian Equal Opportunities Act (HGlG).

By submitting their application, applicants consent to the storage of their personal data during the application process. Withdrawal of consent is possible at any time.

We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application, which you should send electronically by December 2, 2026, to the

Municipal Executive of the Municipality of Schauenburg

Korbacher Strasse 300

34270 Schauenburg

(please send it summarized in one PDF file).

Alternatively, please enclose a stamped return envelope with your postal application. Otherwise, your application documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations after the application process has been completed.

For further questions, please contact our personnel department at 0/-140.

• Assisting in the preparation of the budget with preliminary report and appendices
• Intra-year reporting for municipal bodies
• Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements
• Assisting in intra-year reporting and municipal financial controlling
• Assisting in the structural and procedural organization of financial and asset accounting
• Reporting statistics for municipal financial equalization
• Evaluation of tax issues
• Advising managers on budget law issues
• Assisting in central fee calculation and post-calculation
• Assisting in internal cost allocation
• Administration of the financial accounting software Infoma, RWF, IKVS, and N7
• In this leadership role, your personality and leadership style are just as pronounced as your professional expertise.
• Strong communication and social skills, cooperation and teamwork, empathy, as well as competence and experience in personnel management
• You have a strong sense for people, listen actively, and communicate at eye level – clearly, transparently, and appreciatively
• Integrity, reliability, and a high degree of emotional intelligence characterize you; you embody the values you expect from the team
• You keep a cool head even in stressful situations, exude calmness, and are a reliable point of contact for your team
• Training as an administrative specialist or a comparable qualification and training as a municipal accountant
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• Corresponding professional and technical qualifications; preferably in a municipal administration
• Knowledge in the use of NewSystem (Infoma), RWF, IKVS
• Ability to perform tasks systematically, organized, and independently
• In this key position, you will take on professional and disciplinary responsibility for a dedicated team of employees in the capacity of deputy head
• You will contribute to creating an environment where trust, psychological safety, and personal development are a high priority
• You will motivate and develop your team according to modern leadership principles (e.g., Servant Leadership, Situational Leadership)
• You will recognize individual potential, specifically foster strengths, and support the team in their personal and professional development
• You will support an open, appreciative feedback and error culture in which all team members feel safe and heard
• In case of disagreements, you will act as an empathetic mediator, listen actively, and steer conflicts constructively at an early stage
• You will support the transformation of municipal goals into transparent team goals and provide orientation and support to your team, even during phases of change
• Performance-based remuneration, according to qualification, based on the collective agreement for public service (TVoD)
• With all benefits customary in public service (annual special payment, supplementary pension, performance pay)
• With personal opportunities for further training and development
• With a crisis-proof and future-proof job
• A responsible, demanding, and independent role
• A modern work environment with modern IT equipment
• An open-minded, professionally competent, dedicated, and friendly team
• Flexible working hours and mobile working from home
• Adherence to occupational safety regulations and offers from occupational health management
• Free parking, excellent public transport connections, and an e-bike charging station

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Schauenburg, Hessen, Germany, DE
• Languages: German