Description

As the Head of Finance in Germany, you will lead the local Accounting and Controlling functions while overseeing budgeting, reporting, and compliance. This role involves collaborating with global teams, managing audits, and supporting financial training, all aimed at enhancing the firm's financial performance.

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

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