Support Specialist (m/f/d)

Support Specialist (m/f/d) # 80%, Zürich, unbefristet #### print Print In the Finance and Controlling department, which includes the Accounting and Treasury, Controlling, Management Information and Digitalization, Procurement and Export Services, as well as Financial Management and Compliance divisions, we in the Financial Management & Compliance department are the primary point of contact for the financial concerns of the academic units and the central administrative organs, and support all ETH members in administrative financial management. To fulfill this task optimally, we are looking for a Support Specialist (m/f/d) to reinforce our team as soon as possible. Job Description ## In this versatile position, you are part of a dedicated team that assumes central tasks in finance and project controlling. You ensure that project and master data are complete, correct, and of high quality, thereby creating a reliable basis for our financial and administrative processes. You actively support the recording and plausibility check of project budgets and contribute to their coordination with the relevant interfaces. Another focus of your activity lies in collaborating on closing projects. You support the preparation and execution of these closings, check data for consistency, and ensure that all relevant information is available on time and correctly. In close cooperation with experienced colleagues, you also accompany project closures, coordinate budget shifts, and ensure that all necessary steps are implemented cleanly and transparently. At the same time, you keep an eye on compliance with internal guidelines and external audit requirements and ensure that processes run correctly, efficiently, and transparently. As part of the ongoing digitalization, there is also the opportunity to take an active role in the further development and optimization of existing processes: You question procedures, bring in your own ideas, and work on solutions that make our way of working more sustainable, efficient, and future-oriented. Profile ## • Commercial basic training or business management further education • Initial experience in the finance sector, ideally in project reporting or third-party funding environment • Strong analytical skills and a pronounced understanding of numbers • Holistic process understanding and the ability to identify inconsistencies even in routine tasks • Very careful, structured, and efficient working method • High service orientation and pleasure in collaborating with internal and external partners • Very good German and good English skills • Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel), SAP an advantage • Interest in digitalization and ideally initial experience with automation or AI-supported tools Workplace ## Workplace ## We offer ## Your profession with impact: Become part of ETH Zürich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society. Working at the Vice Presidency for Finance and Controlling (VPFC) means actively shaping the future of ETH Zürich - an inspiring, international, and innovative institution. Your commitment creates the best conditions for excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and sustainability at ETH Zürich. In an open, inspiring atmosphere, trust, reliability, and mutual respect form the foundation of our collaboration. We offer you not only security but also diverse development opportunities. With us, you can expect meaningful work in an innovative and appreciative environment that you can help shape and which opens up new perspectives for you. • At ETH Zürich, you can expect a dynamic and international environment. • You have scope for design and the possibility to work partially from home. • We live: Lifelong learning • Benefits such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare, attractive old-age pension benefits, etc. chevron_right Working, teaching, and researching at ETH Zürich Diversity and sustainability are important to us ## In line with our values, ETH Zürich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, appreciate diversity, and maintain a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our website for equal opportunities and diversity, you can find out how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a central value for us - we are working consistently towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. ## We look forward to your online application with the following documents: • Letter of motivation • Curriculum vitae • Diplomas • Work certificates Please apply with complete application documents and exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by email and by post will not be considered. Only direct applications will be considered. For questions, Mr. Pasquale Nigro, Head of Finance Desk, phone +41 44 632 55 73, is available. Additional information about the area can be found on our website www.fc.ethz.ch. We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. For personnel placements, the GTC of ETH Zürich apply. About ETH Zürich ## ETH Zürich is one of the best technical and natural science