Quick Overview
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Posted
7 months ago
BudgetingCPAERPNetSuiteFinancial AnalysisForecastingGAAPGeneral LedgerIFRSInternal ControlsSAPVariance Analysis
Job Description
We are recruiting experienced Finance Professionals for a range of client opportunities across Germany. This consolidated role is designed to attract strong finance talent across multiple disciplines, including Financial Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Financial Control.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking to step into senior-level responsibility and progress toward finance leadership or head-of-finance roles, particularly within international or fast-growing organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary depending on role focus and business structure and may include:
- Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting
- Oversight of general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close
- Supporting management with commercial and strategic financial insights
- Ensuring compliance with IFRS and German GAAP (HGB)
- Coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
- Improving financial processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy
- Mentoring or managing junior finance and accounting staff
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- CPA, ACCA, CIMA, Steuerberater, or equivalent qualification preferred (role-dependent)
- 5–10+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or HGB
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Workday, etc.)
- Strong communication skills; ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Leadership capability and readiness for increased responsibility
- Private Health Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
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