The role
For our Administration Team, covering HR, Finance, IT and Office Management, we are looking for a Finance Manager (65-100%) to join us from 1 March 2026 or earlier. You will be responsible for the foundation’s operational financial management. A key focus during the first year will be the final implementation and operational rollout of DATEV, with the goal of consolidating our accounting and controlling processes into one coherent system and actively shaping the digital interfaces with our project teams.
Preparatory accounting (reviewing invoices, assigning cost centres, approving documents)
Managing payment transactions (bank transfers, direct debits, invoice flows)
Ensuring compliance with funding regulations, procurement rules and donor guidelines
Managing public funding (e.g. financial reporting for interim, annual and final reports) and preparing the annual financial statements in close cooperation with our external tax advisors and the Team Lead Administration
Preparing financial reports and analyses (e.g. for management and the Board)
Further development, coordination and implementation of internal financial systems and processes together with the Head of Finance
Issuing donation receipts
What we offer
A development-oriented organisation within a supportive, international working environment in Berlin-Mitte
Flexible and mobile working options
30 days of annual leave based on a 5-day working week, plus up to 4 additional paid days off in line with our works agreements
Regular paid time dedicated to mental health (“Wellbeing Hour”)
Compensation is based on our internal salary scheme and depends on individual professional experience. For a full-time position (38 hours per week), the expected gross monthly salary ranges between €3,535.58 and €4,026.72; part-time compensation will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
We know that no one meets every requirement perfectly. If you identify with most of the points and are motivated to grow into new areas, we very much encourage you to apply.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please note that our office spaces are currently not fully accessible. We are happy to discuss what we can do to reduce existing barriers.
The position is expected to start by 1 March 2026, either full-time or part-time (65-100%), initially for one year. Continued employment is explicitly intended.
We welcome applications via our online portal until 4 February 2026.
Interviews may take place before the application deadline. Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse any costs incurred during the application process.
If you have any questions, please contact our HR team at jobs@schwarzkopf-stiftung.de.
About us
Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe was founded in 1971 by Pauline Schwarzkopf. The Schwarzkopf Foundation, a non-partisan organisation, strives to empower young people from all backgrounds to be active European citizens who contribute to a pluralistic, democratic society of mutual understanding, solidarity and peaceful collaboration across Europe. With our work to empower young people, we seek to promote a pan-European understanding and combat right-wing extremism, anti-Semitism and racism.
Young people contribute to European cohesion and play a crucial role in shaping pluralistic societies. That is why we create spaces for young people to develop political awareness and visions for the society they want to live in. We offer young people opportunities to meet, exchange knowledge, grow and actively participate.
With a wide range of programmes and projects, we advocate for an open, solidarity-based and democratic Europe, and we aim to strengthen young and pluralistic voices – in Europe and beyond.
