Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Head of Finance Staff 80 - 100%
- 08 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Volksschulamt Zürich as a key financial leader. Shape the future of education finance!
Tasks
- Manage the Volksschulamt's finances, budgeting, and planning.
- Advise leadership on financial matters and optimize processes.
- Act as the main contact for all financial inquiries and collaborations.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree and extensive leadership experience.
- Strong financial knowledge and legal acumen are essential.
- Excellent communication with various stakeholders is required.
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About the job
Head of Finance Staff 80 - 100%The Public School Office is responsible for the public school sector of the Canton of Zurich. As Head of Finance Staff, you will take on a key role in the financial management of the Public School Office.
Your area of responsibility
You are responsible for the finances of the Public School Office, from budgeting and four-year planning (KEF) to the annual financial statement and controlling. This includes the allocation of state contributions, especially in the area of special and hospital education. You advise the office management on financial matters, monitor and optimise finance-related processes, and maintain communication with other offices within the Department of Education and the Cantonal Administration. Together with your team, you are the central contact point for all financial questions, both internally and for our partners in the school sector. In doing so, you combine practical relevance and service orientation with correct and responsible conduct. As a member of the management team, you represent the Public School Office and the Department of Education in working groups and projects.
Your profile
You have a university or university of applied sciences degree as well as several years of leadership experience. In addition to very good financial knowledge, you have a flair for legal issues and are familiar with public administration. You are experienced and confident in dealing with various stakeholders. Analytical thinking, structured and cooperative working methods, as well as clear, stylistically confident and binding communication characterise you, as does a humorous, straightforward nature that ensures you the acceptance of all parties involved. Your cooperative leadership style provides orientation and promotes the personal responsibility of your employees. You are open to new developments and actively shape change.
Our offer
You can expect a challenging role at the interface of finance, leadership and administrative development in a collegial team. We offer an attractive workplace near Zurich main station. For further information, please contact the head of office, Dr Myriam Ziegler, (Tel. 043 259 22 57), or the deputy head of office, Martin Peter, (Tel. 043 259 22 61). We look forward to receiving your online application.
Additional information can be found on the internet at www.vsa.zh.ch.
