Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Manage financial operations and reporting for the European entitles located in Germany.
• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements under HGB and IFRS, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Manage external audit processes and relationships with auditors.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control and reconciliation governance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of manual journals, variance analysis, and financial reporting packages.
• Own relevant Key Controls, including Monthly Finance Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Substantiation and Segregation of Duties for Payment and Journals
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to the financial controls framework

Accounts Payable

• oversee the operations of, the outsourced Accounts Payable function to ensure accurate, timely and controlled processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment runs

General Finance Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts in partnership with business leaders, ensuring alignment between operational performance and strategic goals.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insight to senior management, identifying cost optimisation and efficiency opportunities.
• Support commercial and operational management through monthly performance reviews, KPI tracking, and strategic reporting.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of management accountants, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, promoting engagement and skill development within the function.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in processes and reporting.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across international teams.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Oracle.

Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or CFA/MBA in Finance/Business.
• 5+ years of international experience in financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, and audit coordination within the financial services, banking, or multinational corporate sectors.
• Proven ability to manage statutory reporting under IFRS and HGB and coordinating external audits.
• Experience leading multi-entity regional finance operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated capability in driving efficiency improvements and supporting strategic financial initiatives.
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ey Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Manage financial operations and reporting for the European entitles located in Germany.
• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements under HGB and IFRS, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Manage external audit processes and relationships with auditors.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control and reconciliation governance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of manual journals, variance analysis, and financial reporting packages.
• Own relevant Key Controls, including Monthly Finance Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Substantiation and Segregation of Duties for Payment and Journals
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to the financial controls framework

Accounts Payable

• oversee the operations of, the outsourced Accounts Payable function to ensure accurate, timely and controlled processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment runs

General Finance Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts in partnership with business leaders, ensuring alignment between operational performance and strategic goals.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insight to senior management, identifying cost optimisation and efficiency opportunities.
• Support commercial and operational management through monthly performance reviews, KPI tracking, and strategic reporting.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of management accountants, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, promoting engagement and skill development within the function.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in processes and reporting.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across international teams.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Oracle.

Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or CFA/MBA in Finance/Business.
• 5+ years of international experience in financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, and audit coordination within the financial services, banking, or multinational corporate sectors.
• Proven ability to manage statutory reporting under IFRS and HGB and coordinating external audits.
• Experience leading multi-entity regional finance operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated capability in driving efficiency improvements and supporting strategic financial initiatives.
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