About the job

Für einen Kunden aus dem Bereich Music/Sports/Entertainment bin ich aktuell auf der Suche nach einer Person mit einem starken Accounting Hintergrund.

Aufgabenfokus: Ganzheitlicher Überblick über die deutsche Finanzstrukturo Operational & Management Accounting (Budget, Forecast, Group Reporting).o Prozessoptimierung (Payroll, Expenses etc.).o Strategische Schnittstelle zum UK-Headquarter

This individual will lead day-to-day financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and implementing appropriate internal controls. They will support with broader business planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, collaborative, pro-active and excited to be embedded in a fast-paced, project-based environment within Sport and Entertainment.

This role will be based in Amberg with occasional travel to Starnberg near Munich.

TASKS:

Financial Management and Reporting:Prepare and review monthly management accounts for group reporting and for local leadershipLead the budgeting and reforecasting processes in alignment with group timelinesEnsuring compliance with local tax legislation (employment, VAT, corporate taxes) through liaison with professional advisorsReview and approval of monthly payrollReview and approval of operating expensesSupporting account managers in costing and reconciling projectsSupporting shared service centre with cost coding, allocation and approvalsEnsuring balance sheet reconciliations are completed in alignment with group timelines

Strategic and Commercial Finance:Act as a business advisor to the Leadership on business planning, pricing, performance and investmentsDevelop clear and concise variance analyses, margin reviews, and financial scenario modelingSupport commercial teams with tracking and monitoring new business targetsWorking with client and sales teams to improve the results of the business, e.g. maximising gross profit, improving cashflowSupport client and sales teams on new business efforts including RFP pricing, margin modeling, and deal support

Business Support and Audit:Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary liaison for external and internal auditsMaintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and proceduresManage risk-related items including liaison with group risk team to ensure appropriate insurance policies and documentation are in place

PROFIL:

Qualifications and Experience:

Fluent in English and GermanQualified accountant (WP, certified accountant ACCA or similar)5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a creative, experiential, sports, or manufacturing environmentUp to date knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP desirableExperience of preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecastingExperience of working in multi-currency environment desirableStrong written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced Excel skillsExperience of using Workday desirableDemonstrated ability to build trust and work collaboratively across departmentsExperience of working within a large group desirable

Required Skills/Abilities:

Pro-active approach and positive attitudeStrong commercial instinct with the ability to balance details and strategyExperience of partnering directly with leadership and operational teamsExceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skillsExperience working in post-acquisition integration or matrixed environmentsA passion for producing high-impact, unforgettable workTravel required based on business needs

Rahmendaten:Einsatzort: Amberg (4 Tage/Woche), Home Office (1 Tag/Woche), 1-2x im Monat Dienstreise nach Starnberg (1-3 Tage)Umfang: VollzeitUnternehmensgröße: Ca. 45 Mio. € Gesamtumsatz in Deutschland

·        Financial Accounting & Reporting: Financial Accounting • General Ledger • Account Finalisation • Journal Entries & Provisional JVs • Financial Statement Preparation • P&L Reporting • Cash Flow Analysis • Project Accounting • Project Costing & Cost Sheets • Project Profitability Analysis • MIS / Management Reporting • Group Accounts Consolidation Support

·        Accounts Receivable & Payable: Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Debtors & Creditors Management • Receivables Ageing • Outstanding Receivables Follow-up • Customer Balance Confirmation • Supplier Accounting • Supplier Reconciliation • Subcontractor Accounting • Subcontractor AP Ageing • Intercompany Reconciliation

·        Reconciliation & Controls: Bank Reconciliation • Customer / Receivables Reconciliation • Supplier Account Reconciliation • Subcontractor Account Reconciliation • Journal & Voucher Verification • Accounting Controls • Internal & External Audit Coordination • Accounting Documentation

·        Payroll: Payroll Processing • Wage Protection System (WPS)

·        Systems: TallyPrime / Tally ERP 9 • Microsoft Excel • MS Office