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CLClifford Chance

Head of Finance(m/w/x)

Frankfurt am Main
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

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

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Oracle Financials
  • Hyperion
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