Financial Analyst (M/F) (80% to 100%)

• 15 October 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• German (Intermediate)
• Faubourg de l'hôpital 106, 2000 Neuchâtel
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The Université de Neuchâtel (UniNE) is a dynamic and recognized educational and research institution. With more than 4'500 students, including 620 doctoral students, and approximately 1'100 employees, it is located in an attractive setting, in the city center and close to the lake. With an annual budget of CHF 140 million, it has multiple sources of funding, notably through cantonal, federal subsidies, or research grants.

A position as

Financial Analyst (M/F) (80% to 100%)

is to be filled within the Bureau de la comptabilité générale of the Université de Neuchâtel.

Activities

As a financial analyst, you are at the heart of strategic accounting analysis. You manage cost accounting according to OFS directives and participate in budget preparation, ensuring rigorous monitoring through monthly projections for the attention of the Rectorat.

You are responsible for preparing the financial statistics for the entire finance department, including those related to research projects. You ensure the monitoring of investments, depreciation, and inventories of fixed assets. As a partner to the department management, you provide a detailed view of the figures to support financial reflections. You ensure the maintenance of the department's spreadsheets and serve as the technical expert.

You participate in the closing of accounts and their consolidation, as well as in various operations upon request from your hierarchy.

You are involved in the payment release process and are familiar with the related controls as well as the functioning of an internal control system.

Desired Profile

You hold a CFC d'employé-e de commerce or a degree deemed equivalent and have very good knowledge of accounting. You have at least three years of experience in the field. Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel is indispensable; you are used to working on complex files (Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, macros, etc.). Proficiency in the VBA language is an asset.

You are a versatile person and have a good capacity for managing multiple files. You know how to work both in a team and independently, with a good spirit of initiative. Understanding German is an asset.

Start date: 1 February 2027 or to be agreed

Application deadline: 2 November 2026

Information

Monsieur Gabriel Krähenbühl, head of the Service de la comptabilité et des finances: by e-mail or by telephone at 032/718.10.07.

If you wish to take up this challenge, please visit the employment site of the Université de Neuchâtel (www.unine.ch/emploi). There you will find further information and can apply online, attaching your complete application (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and work certificates).

We specify that only applications submitted online on our recruitment platform will be taken into consideration.

The Université de Neuchâtel places particular importance on equality and diversity: www.unine.ch/egalite.