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Head of Finance(m/w/x)
Overseeing local office accounting and controlling for a legal and consulting firm. Experience with Oracle Financials or similar systems, Hyperion familiarity preferred. Focus on value-adding projects and global financial standards.
Requirements
- Alignment with the vision and values of One Finance
- Ability to initiate value-adding projects
- Experience with Oracle Financials or similar systems; familiarity with Hyperion or comparable budgeting/reporting tools preferred
- Fluency in German and English
- Proactive mindset and strong organizational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking with a can-do attitude
- Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
- Several years of accounting experience, ideally as a Finance Manager or Controller
- Proven track record in management and statutory accounting/reporting, including completion of at least five year-end processes
- Previous leadership experience managing accounting and/or controlling teams
- Awareness of international tax issues within a global professional services context is an advantage
- Degree-level education and a recognized accounting qualification
Tasks
- Lead and manage local office Accounting and Controlling functions
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes
- Manage management reporting and working capital analysis
- Handle cash management and accounting policies
- Ensure internal financial controls and compliance with SAR rules
- Supervise statutory accounting and internal/external audits
- Manage payroll and collaborate with global tax teams
- Monitor and report on the financial performance of the German office
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
- Act as primary contact for group reporting matters
- Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
- Create a professional development environment for staff
- Manage cashiering and client money processes
- Conduct monthly reviews of management accounts
- Implement audit recommendations
- Ensure annual budgeting and forecasting meet global deadlines
- Manage treasury control and cash flow requirements
- Support local heads in budget setting and control
- Maintain relationships with external auditors and banking partners
- Optimize collaboration with colleagues in Delhi
- Participate in global and regional committees for process improvement
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis projects
- Provide financial training for lawyers and secretaries
- Engage as a member of the Business Professional Leaders team
- Contribute to the German strategy within the One Firm Strategy
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Oracle Financials
- Hyperion
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Head of Finance(m/w/x)
Overseeing local office accounting and controlling for a legal and consulting firm. Experience with Oracle Financials or similar systems, Hyperion familiarity preferred. Focus on value-adding projects and global financial standards.
Requirements
- Alignment with the vision and values of One Finance
- Ability to initiate value-adding projects
- Experience with Oracle Financials or similar systems; familiarity with Hyperion or comparable budgeting/reporting tools preferred
- Fluency in German and English
- Proactive mindset and strong organizational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking with a can-do attitude
- Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
- Several years of accounting experience, ideally as a Finance Manager or Controller
- Proven track record in management and statutory accounting/reporting, including completion of at least five year-end processes
- Previous leadership experience managing accounting and/or controlling teams
- Awareness of international tax issues within a global professional services context is an advantage
- Degree-level education and a recognized accounting qualification
Tasks
- Lead and manage local office Accounting and Controlling functions
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes
- Manage management reporting and working capital analysis
- Handle cash management and accounting policies
- Ensure internal financial controls and compliance with SAR rules
- Supervise statutory accounting and internal/external audits
- Manage payroll and collaborate with global tax teams
- Monitor and report on the financial performance of the German office
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
- Act as primary contact for group reporting matters
- Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
- Create a professional development environment for staff
- Manage cashiering and client money processes
- Conduct monthly reviews of management accounts
- Implement audit recommendations
- Ensure annual budgeting and forecasting meet global deadlines
- Manage treasury control and cash flow requirements
- Support local heads in budget setting and control
- Maintain relationships with external auditors and banking partners
- Optimize collaboration with colleagues in Delhi
- Participate in global and regional committees for process improvement
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis projects
- Provide financial training for lawyers and secretaries
- Engage as a member of the Business Professional Leaders team
- Contribute to the German strategy within the One Firm Strategy
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Oracle Financials
- Hyperion
About the Company
Clifford Chance
Industry
Legal
Description
Das Unternehmen bietet Beratung und Rechtsberatung auf höchstem Niveau und verbindet globale Standards mit lokaler Expertise.
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