As a financial manager, you actively participate in the financial management of the General Directorate of Human Resources (DGRH) and contribute to monitoring staffing levels as well as controlling the payroll of the Vaud Cantonal Administration (ACV), with a constant focus on budgetary rigour, good governance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the finance sector of the service (comprising 3 people)
• Ensure monitoring of changes in staffing and payroll of the ACV (determining and supervising analyses for items presented to the State Council, drafting proposals to the State Council, advising and supporting HR and financial functions of the various departments and services of the State, ensuring follow-up of recommendations from the Cantonal Financial Control, providing decision-making analyses to management, formulating recommendations, etc.) and represent the service externally in this area.
• Manage all processes related to the quantitative HR data of the ACV during the ACV budget process (salary projections and new positions) in collaboration with the Financial Analysis and Management Service (SAGEFI)
• Supervise the management of the service's finances, current accounts related to social insurances, and maintain the internal control system (ICS) of the DGRH
• Initiate or participate in cross-functional initiatives or projects aimed at continuous improvement within the DGRH.

For further information, please consult the terms of reference here or contact Ms Sophie Panchaud, HR Manager at 021 338 44 95.

• Master’s degree in economics, HES diploma or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience of at least 8 years as a financial manager or officer within a Swiss organisation
• Confirmed experience with budgetary processes, reporting, managing complex files and, ideally, knowledge of public finance, payroll management and social insurance
• Excellent command of IT tools and user experience with SAP
• High level of rigour, excellent analytical and synthesis skills, and strong writing abilities
• Sense of responsibility, good stress management and reliability in a demanding environment
• Strict respect for confidentiality and discretion
• Flexibility, determination and ability to successfully carry out strategic missions
• A resolutely collaborative spirit and ease in interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Dynamic, proactive, curious personality with a positive mindset.

At the General Directorate of Human Resources (DGRH), we work to ensure that everyone has a favourable working environment to develop their skills in order to best fulfil the State’s missions dedicated to the population. Committed to the various State services, we provide services, support and advice in the HR field. We assist them in developing a dynamic organisation with competent and motivated employees.

Are you a specialist or generalist in a human resources field, or do you hold a role involving HR topics? Interested in participating in cross-functional projects or supporting the various State services? We look forward to receiving your application.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.