Head of Finance for the Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) Permanent - 100%

• 24 August 2026 • 100% • Permanent • Bugnon 21, 1011 Lausanne • Log in to see the salary estimate from jobup.ch The Deanery of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) has the mission to organize and direct all the activities of the faculty. The latter is composed of two sections: the Clinical Sciences section (SSC) and the Fundamental Sciences section (SSF) structured into 10 departments. The Deanery defines and implements faculty policy in order to support the development of research, teaching, and academic succession. In order to consolidate its financial governance and anticipate the retirement of the position holder, the FBM Deanery is recruiting for the position of: Head of Finance for the Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) Permanent - 100% Information related to the position Start date: to be agreed Contract duration: Permanent Activity rate: 100% Workplace: UNIL-CHUV, Bugnon site, Lausanne Your missions Within the Deanery of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), you report directly to the Faculty Administrator and ensure the management of all faculty finances as well as the direction of the financial unit. In this role with a strong strategic scope, you manage a budget representing nearly 40% of the total UNIL budget and covering a complex institutional perimeter involving UNIL, CHUV, and Unisanté. You support the Deanery in its financial decisions, contribute to the definition and implementation of the faculty financial strategy, and ensure the development of the internal control system. In close partnership with the central financial service of UNIL, you guarantee the consistency of financial practices, the application of institutional standards, and the evolution of financial management processes within the Faculty. In particular, the position includes notably the following missions: • Lead the complete process of preparing the FBM annual budget and its budgetary control, notably for the departments attached to the Fundamental Sciences Section (SSF) of the FBM; • Manage and supervise the accounting and financial processes of the Faculty and guarantee their compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements; • Support and coordinate the financial respondents of the SSF departments, promoting the harmonization of practices and the sharing of best practices; • Direct and develop the FBM financial unit, support its employees, and promote a dynamic of continuous improvement; • Identify financial risks, develop medium and long-term projections, and actively contribute to the strategic reflections of the Deanery; • Develop dashboards, indicators, analysis tools, and internal control mechanisms necessary for the financial management of the Faculty. Your profile You hold a federal diploma in accounting and/or finance or a university degree (bachelor or master) in the field. You have solid experience in the financial management of complex organizations, ideally in an academic environment or in the public sector, and are able to transform financial data into genuine decision-making tools. You possess an excellent understanding of governance, internal control, and risk management issues. You have a strong service orientation, a developed sense of collaboration, and an ability to bring multiple interests together around common objectives. You have proven experience in team management and change management and in supporting organizational transformations. You enjoy contact, are comfortable in human relations, and possess excellent team management skills. Among others, you present: • Organization & Analysis: Rigor in planning, precise monitoring of deadlines, and strategic analysis capacity; • Leadership & Strategy: Systemic vision, taking initiative, and the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team; • Communication & Negotiation: Interpersonal ease, sense of diplomacy, and ability to adapt your discourse according to the interlocutors; • Posture & Reactivity: Resistance to stress, self-control, and reactivity to unforeseen events, while respecting confidentiality; • IT tools: Proficiency in standard IT tools, notably the SAP S4 software; • Languages: Excellent command of French with good writing skills and a good level of English (minimum B2 level, oral and written). For any additional information Madame Sandrine Verest-Junod Administratrice FBM 021 692 50 40 Your application file Application deadline: 10.09.2026