Your missionDo you have experience in finance and project controlling with a focus on public funding — and a passion for startups?As a Finance & Procurement Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for financial planning, oversee procurement processes, and optimize costs. Join our team and ensure a solid financial foundationAdministration and settlement of funding, including applications, fund requests, and proof of use within the framework of EXISTPreparation of financial and project reports, budget analyses, and personnel cost calculations, including interim and final reports for third-party funded projectsCorrespondence with project sponsors (e.g., Projektträger Jülich)Overall responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, including monitoring the use of grantsSteering and optimization of procurement processes as well as maintaining supplier relationshipsCost and efficiency optimization in financial and procurement workflowsPreparation of financial forecasts and ensuring compliance with regulationsYour profileExperience in grant management or project controlling with a focus on federal and state funding programs, ideally with EXISTSolid knowledge of finance and accountingExperience in controlling, budgeting, and reportingStrong understanding of procurement processes and supplier managementAnalytical and structured way of working, with enthusiasm for working with numbersIndependent, reliable, and able to maintain an overview in complex situationsExcellent German and good English skillsAbout usThe BRYCK Startup Alliance is a joint venture of leading universities, corporates, and investors in the Ruhr region, designed to become a European deep-tech hotspot. With strong academic roots, significant investment power, and a unique ecosystem, the alliance drives innovation, builds scalable ventures, and creates international impact from its home at the Colosseum in Essen.Recognized as one of Germany's official EXIST Startup Factories, the BRYCK Startup Alliance supports science-based startups in fields such as energy, materials, health, and intelligent systems, helping to turn the Ruhr region into a European innovation hub.Be part of shaping the future of innovation and startups — we look forward to receiving your application.