Finance Project Assistant (Student Position)

Join Our Team as a Finance Project Assistant (Student Position)!

We are excited to welcome students to join our Finance Projects Team with a workload of 40–60%. We understand the importance of balancing work and studies, and as an employer, we respect your academic commitments. Together, we’ll agree on a fixed workload that fits your schedule and meets the needs of our team. Your success as a student is our priority, and we’re here to support you in maintaining that balance!

We value students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and are especially interested in students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. If you're curious about how financial operations support strategic growth, this could be the right place for you.

Even if you don’t have extensive experience yet, don’t hesitate to apply—this role is designed for early-career professionals eager to learn and contribute.

We do not accept applications via Unimarkt or email. To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it exclusively through our official careers webpage. Applications via other channels will not be considered

Responsibilities:

As a Finance Project Assistant, you’ll support the Finance Project Manager in streamlining and optimizing financial processes. Your tasks may include:

• Collecting, cleaning, and organizing data for publishing deals and institutional agreements

• Preparing internal financial overviews and drafting proposals

• Assisting with regular financial reporting for partners and institutions

• Helping document financial processes (e.g., invoicing, royalties, reporting)

• Supporting admin tasks such as formatting summaries and updating trackers

• Researching for new service models or agreement types

• Identifying small process improvements (e.g., templates or standardization)

You will primarily work in English in a supportive, international environment.

Requirements:

• Student Status: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Finance, Business, or a related field

• Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1); German is a plus

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Finance Knowledge: Basic understanding of financial concepts; project coordination skills are a plus

• A motivated, detail-oriented and reliable approach to work

• Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Salary: CHF 25.00 per hour (gross)

• Professional Development: Practical experience in financial project support

• Flexible Schedule: Tailored around your studies

• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a dedicated team

• Fringe Benefits: Premium insurance coverage paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches, and an annual team-building event

Ready to get started? Click the link: https://careers.ch.mdpi.com/jobs/4566778-exciting-opportunity-for-students-werkstudent and take the first step toward hands-on experience in the world of academic indexing and publishing!

Again: We do not accept applications submitted via Unimarkt or by email. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply exclusively through our official careers webpage. Applications received through other channels will not be considered.