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

About the job

The University of Neuchâtel (UniNE) is a dynamic and recognised institution for education and research. With more than 4,500 students including 620 doctoral candidates and approximately 1,100 staff members, it is located in an attractive setting, in the city centre and close to the lake. With an annual budget of CHF 140 million, it has multiple sources of funding, notably through cantonal and federal grants or research subsidies.

A position of

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

is available within the General Accounting Office of the University of Neuchâtel.

Activities

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

You are responsible for preparing financial statistics for the entire finance department, including those related to research projects. You monitor investments, depreciation, and fixed asset inventories. As a partner of the department management, you provide a detailed view of the figures to support financial considerations. You maintain the department’s spreadsheets and act as the technical referent.

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

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

Desired profile

You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee or an equivalent qualification and have very good accounting knowledge. You have at least three years of experience in the field. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; you are accustomed to working with complex files (Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, macros, etc.). Knowledge of VBA programming is an asset.

You are a versatile person with good ability to manage multiple files. You know how to work both in a team and independently, with a good sense of initiative. Understanding German is an advantage.

Starting date: 1 February 2027 or by agreement

Application deadline: 2 November 2026

Information

Mr Gabriel Krähenbühl, Head of the Accounting and Finance Service: by email or by phone at 032/718.10.07.

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

Please note that only applications submitted online via our recruitment platform will be considered.

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