Project Controller*in / Funding Manager*in (in NRW or remote)

We are looking for you to join our Finance Team at EDUCATION Y as a Project Controller*in / Funding Manager*in (in NRW or remote), starting as soon as possible, 20–40 hours per week, initially for 2 years with the option of extension.

As a non-profit organization, we have the task of using our financial resources wisely and sustainably to achieve long-term impact.

Tasks

• Administrative, financial, and grant management support as well as project processing for ongoing third-party funded projects (EU, federal, state)
• Independent accounting of funding and preparation, review, and processing of intermediate and final reports, financial plans, payment requests, and change applications
• Support and guidance for the approved projects throughout their entire duration
• In-depth project controlling including monitoring of deviations from planned budgets, budget planning, provision of funds, budget control, and verification of fund usage
• Counseling of project leaders on specific and budgetary questions regarding the management of funding
• Communication and coordination with consortium partners, funding agencies, and internal interfaces

Qualification

This is you:

• A completed degree in economics or administration (BWL, Public Management, Economics, Administration, etc.) or a completed vocational training in accounting or taxation with additional business administration training (Fachwirt, etc.)
• Multiple years of experience in the administration and accounting of large publicly funded project funding, particularly EU funding
• In-depth knowledge and practical application experience in grant, administrative, budgetary, and procurement law
• Excellent German and English language skills
• A meticulous, structured working style as well as teamwork and reliability

Benefits

This is what we offer you:

• A job with impact – you contribute to making education more just and sustainable
• Flexible working hours, home office option, an office centrally located in Düsseldorf, and the possibility of mobile work, so you can balance your job and private life optimally
• 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day week) plus a traditional day off, as well as Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve free
• A salary of around €55,000 to €60,000 per year (based on full-time)
• A 2-year fixed-term position with the option of extension (20-40 hours per week)
• An atmosphere in which initiative and teamwork are equally valued
• Opportunities for personal and professional development (e.g., through internal or external training formats)

We've piqued your interest?

Then apply directly via the application form on our website by January 4, 2026, with your resume, a brief motivation letter, and relevant testimonials.

We will then conduct an initial digital get-to-know conversation with suitable candidates to clarify any further questions and get to know each other better. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Teichmann.

Education Y promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applications from people regardless of their cultural and social background, gender, religion, worldview, disability, or age.