FA-2601- FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

You will be an essential member of the Finance Office team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance Office within a team of seven. The Finance Office plays a pivotal role at corporate level, ensuring robust and transparent financial management across the Institute.

As a Financial Controller, you will actively contribute to financial planning, monitoring, and performance improvement across LIST’s activities, with a specific focus on CAPEX and equipment management.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, monitoring, and analysing department budgets, forecasts, and cost models in collaboration with operational and research units.

• Ensuring accurate CAPEX follow-up, including investment planning, equipment lifecycle management, funding allocation, and financial reporting on infrastructure projects.

• Supporting management and project leaders through financial analyses, variance explanations, and decision-support reporting.

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of cost allocation models, KPI dashboards, and resource planning tools.

• Coordinating equipment acquisition plans and ensuring consistency between financial projections and technical requirements.

• Assisting in the preparation of business cases and return-on-investment (ROI) studies related to capital expenditure and major assets.

• Participating in the quarterly and yearly closings, audits, and financial reviews for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Supporting the continuous improvement of financial processes, workflows, and digital tools (ERP, BI dashboards)

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Graduate or Master’s degree with a specialization in Finance, Auditing, or Management Control.

• Minimum 5–8 years of professional experience in a comparable role (e.g. manufacturing, services, R&D, or public organisation).

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and cost control methodologies.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Familiarity with CAPEX controlling and equipment or asset management processes.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Unit4, Business Objects, or Power BI) and interest in process digitalisation.

Experience and skills

• Strong analytical capability and an ability to translate data into clear insights.

• Rigorous, detail-oriented, and methodical approach to work.

• Proven ability to track capital investments and maintain accurate financial documentation for assets and equipment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and administrative teams.

• Highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

• Team player committed to continuous improvement and reliable reporting

Language skills

• Fluency in French and English (both oral and written). Other relevant languages are an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square meters, including innovations in all that we do

• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions

• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

• A CV with contact details

• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.