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Director of Financial Affairs

Université Sorbonne Paris Nord · State civil service

En français : Directeur des affaires financières

This job in plain words

The Director of Financial Affairs leads the university's budget, management control, purchasing and public contracts. The job is based in Villetaneuse and manages 15 staff, in a university with a consolidated budget of 230 M€.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

The job is open first to civil servants (titulaires), but also to contract staff.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of budget rules for a state operator and a public higher education institution (EPSCP).
  • Proven knowledge of public accounting and management control.
  • Experience managing teams and leading change.
  • Analytical skills, good judgement in decisions, and project management.
  • Good command of SIFAC, BO, advanced Excel and Word.

What you would do

  • Lead the financial management and budget preparation of the university.
  • Manage the financial affairs department and run budget discussions.
  • Build dashboards and propose a multi-year investment plan.
  • Modernise financial processes, including in SIFAC and INFINOE.
  • Strengthen management control and internal control.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter by email to the employer, as soon as possible. The address is given on the official offer page.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Category A (manager grade) with 15 staff to manage.
  • Remote work possible.
  • Start date given twice: 1 September 2026 and 1 October 2026.
  • The interview panel includes at least the General Services Directorate and the Human Resources Directorate.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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