Company IntroductionChery Commercial Vehicle is part of Chery Holding Group, a Fortune Global 500 company with over 28 years of experience in the automotive industry. The business focuses on developing intelligent and sustainable commercial vehicle solutions, including electric vans under the DELIVAN brand. With strong R&D capabilities and a global strategy, Chery is rapidly expanding in Europe, building its sales network and key account structure to support long-term growth.

Job OverviewThe Finance Manager in Germany is responsible for establishing and operating reliable finance processes, controls and reporting for Chery Commercial Vehicle’s German business.

This role reports to the Head of Operation / Germany General Manager, with functional reporting to HQ Finance. The position will play a key role in establishing the German finance function, supporting the transition from the EOR model to the local entity, and ensuring compliance with German statutory and group requirements.

• Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and continuously improve local finance policies, accounting processes, the closing calendar, chart of accounts and internal controls.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closing, including general ledger review, accruals, reconciliations, management reporting and HQ finance submissions.
• Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash-flow plans, profitability analysis and monthly budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, banking, payments, employee expenses, supplier invoices and related approval workflows.
• Coordinate German VAT/USt, import VAT, corporate tax, statutory accounts, annual audits and regulatory filings with external tax advisers, auditors and other professional service providers.
• Manage key automotive finance topics including dealer rebates, sales discounts, credit notes, marketing expenses, accruals, inventory-related accounting and relevant profitability analysis.
• Support German entity setup, local bank account establishment, ERP/SAP implementation, finance data migration and the EOR-to-entity transition.
• Maintain effective finance controls within ERP/SAP and approval systems, including segregation of duties, master-data controls, reconciliations and exception management.
• Partner with HR on payroll postings, personnel-cost accruals, bonuses, benefits and monthly personnel-cost reporting.
• Provide finance business partnering support to Sales, Aftersales, Marketing and Operations, including commercial analysis, cost control and financial evaluation of business decisions.
• Manage finance-related external vendors and maintain effective communication with HQ Finance and cross-functional stakeholders.

• QualificationsBachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration or a related discipline; German accounting or tax qualifications are an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, reporting, controlling or audit within a German and international business environment.
• Experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, manufacturing, dealer group, auto finance, leasing/fleet or logistics industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of German HGB, VAT/USt, closing, statutory reporting, FP&A, cash management, accruals and internal controls; knowledge of IFRS/group reporting is an advantage.
• Practical experience with SAP/S4HANA or other ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with finance system implementation or process setup is preferred.
• Experience with dealer rebates, credit notes, sales discounts, marketing expenses, inventory or cost accounting is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and build finance processes in an early-stage or rapidly growing subsidiary environment.
• Strong business and analytical mindset, high integrity, attention to detail and strong internal-control awareness.
• Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Fluent German and English; Chinese language capability is an advantage.

• Benefits:Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Company car or mobility allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• International and collaborative working environment
• Clear career development opportunities within a growing organization

Your tasks

• Commercial project management? Right up your alley: Take on a key role in managing and supporting our existing projects within the Social Infrastructure Europe branch.
• You maintain an overview: Consolidate projects within a project company and ensure transparent management of key economic indicators.
• You have a knack for numbers, analysis, and strategy: Use your expertise to develop strategic solutions in liquidity planning, guarantee management, and risk management, and contribute to financial reporting. You will support the planning and creation of forecasts, as well as target/actual comparisons, based on financial models and SAP.
• Digitalization drives you: Support the further development and digitalization of key performance indicators and reports to make the management of our projects even more efficient.
• You can handle accounting and financial statements: You will oversee the preparation of annual financial statements according to German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and be the contact person for auditors.
• You have a holistic perspective: You support the commercial manager in all relevant processes and independently conduct special analyses.
• Interface & communication is your strength: Act as the central point of contact between the branch, the technical departments (Project Management, Operations Management) and our nationwide service units.
• You are attracted to new challenges: Get involved in special projects such as project sales and refinancing, and support the commercial manager of the business unit in this endeavor.

Your profile

• Your background matters : Successfully completed studies in the field of industrial engineering, economics or business administration, or comparable training in the construction sector.
• You bring professional experience: You have at least three years of experience in controlling or a comparable role.
• Financial expertise: Sound knowledge of commercial management, financial planning, controlling and accounting.
• Excel, SAP and Copilot? No problem: You use these tools confidently and have very good Excel skills.
• Database models are not unfamiliar to you: knowledge of JEDOX, S/4HANA, Microsoft Power BI or S/4HANA is an advantage.
• Mindset: You are characterized by initiative, a proactive approach, and economic thinking.
• Communication is your strength: You can express yourself precisely and clearly in German and English.

Your benefits

• Flexibility that counts: Benefit from an attractive compensation system, trust-based working hours and the option to work remotely.
• Stability & Perspective: Work in an international company with long-term security and exciting development opportunities.
• Learning & Growth: Take advantage of the training and development opportunities at the HOCHTIEF Academy to actively advance your career.
• Sustainable travel: Lease your dream bike via JobRad and stay mobile – for private and professional purposes.
• Teamwork & Diversity: Become part of an experienced team, take on diverse tasks and actively shape the future.
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