Specialist in Business Process Management

About the job

Specialist in Business Process Management

Start of work

Immediately or by arrangement (limited to two years)

Employment relationship

Fixed-term

Institute / Workplace

Finance Department

About us

Financial Systems (SYS)
We support and develop the financial systems of the University of Bern. Our Application and Operations Support (ABS) assists users and coordinates support with the system operator. Master data management (SDM) ensures data quality, while Business Process Management (BPM) particularly designs and optimises invoicing processes. Our staff take on administrative and organisational tasks.

About the position
With the introduction of SAP on 1 January 2027, a new phase begins for the financial processes of the University of Bern. In this two-year fixed-term role, you will strengthen business process management with a focus on invoicing. Our invoicing operations cover various areas, from student services to the medical environment with its complex tariff systems, legal requirements, and demanding billing processes. You will accompany the different requirements, build a professional advisory partnership with our invoicing operations, and shape knowledge management as well as selected follow-up projects.

Your tasks

• You will take on a central role in the professional support and further development of our invoicing processes and work closely with the responsible process organisation.
• You will establish business partnering with the invoicing operations, advise institutes and faculties, and support them with process-related questions.
• You will analyse, model, and standardise end-to-end invoicing processes, identify media discontinuities, and contribute to other financial processes.
• You will analyse business requirements, develop solution concepts, and coordinate professional process changes with the relevant departments and the SAP system operator.
• You will be responsible for training and process documentation for invoicing and participate in functional and system tests.
• You will coordinate the development and further advancement of knowledge management for the Finance Department.
• You will work on SAP phase 2 (Extended) as well as on the preparation and implementation of an archiving solution for the previous financial system and take on (partial) project management as needed.
• Depending on requirements, you will also support cross-departmental tasks in master data management (SDM) and application and operations support (ABS).

Requirements

• Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in Business Administration or Business Informatics
• Experience in analysing, modelling, and optimising financial business processes as well as in business analysis
• Interest in financial processes and ERP systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Experience in project work as well as confidence in moderation and presentation
• Analytical, structured, and independent working style, strong communication and organisational skills
• High service and quality orientation as well as openness to change and new tasks

Your benefits

Healthy corporate culture and good working atmosphere

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Team-oriented work

Central location in the heart of Bern

Working at UniBE

The University of Bern offers not only exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what distinguishes us as an employer and how you can progress with us.

Application and contact

Please send your application by 16.11.2026 to Claude Johner (Head of Financial Systems)

Questions about the position?

Claude Johner
claude.johner@unibe.ch
Tel +41 31 684 82 21

Questions about the application?

Claude Johner
claude.johner@unibe.ch
Tel +41 31 684 82 21