LNDS-101 Senior Finance Controller (fixed term 24 months)

About this role

Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
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LNDS is growing in complexity, with increasing financial activity driven by EU projects, multi-year
planning, and reporting obligations.
The Senior Finance Controller is a key execution and structuring role, responsible for building and
running the core finance engine of the organisation.
You will play a central role in:
• structuring financial planning and budgeting
• coordinating EU financial reporting
• consolidating financial data across projects and entities
• supporting the scaling of finance processes
This role sits at the heart of Finance execution and works closely with:
• the Finance Manager → governance and integrity
• the Head of Operations → decision-making and arbitration
You will contribute directly to how LNDS manages growth, complexity, and financial sustainability.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

You structure and drive financial planning processes:Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial planning
Support reforecasting cycles
Consolidate inputs across teams and projects
Build and maintain financial models
You are a core contributor to budget construction, enabling informed decision-making at leadership
level.

EU Projects & Financial Coordination

You play a key role in managing EU-related financial complexity:Coordinate financial aspects of EU projects
Consolidate financial reporting across consortia
Ensure consistency and traceability of financial data
Support preparation of financial reports for stakeholders
This is a critical component of LNDS growth and complexity.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

You ensure structured and reliable financial visibility:Prepare and consolidate internal financial reports, EU and external reporting
Perform financial analysis such as cost tracking, budget vs actuals, scenario modelling
Support decision-making through data-driven insights
Treasury & Financial Monitoring

You support financial stability and visibility:Monitor cash flow and treasury
Track financial execution across projects and activities
Identify risks or inconsistencies and improvements areas
Process Structuring & Scaling

You actively contribute to building a scalable finance function:Structure finance processes and workflows
Improve reporting and planning practices
Contribute to tooling and data models
Support transition toward a more efficient and automated finance setup
Support financial operations, including invoices, payments, and audit-related activities
This role is central to moving toward a lean, scalable finance model.

Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
5 to 10 years' experience in controlling, financial planning, financial reporting
Strong experience with budgeting processes and financial modeling and analysis
Strong Experience in EU-funded projects and experience in multi-entity or complex environments
Exposure to audits and financial reporting frameworks
Advanced in Excel / data skills
Strong analytical and structuring skills
Ability to handle complexity and multiple streams
Ownership and proactivity
Attention to detail and reliability
Ability to translate data into clear insights
Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions