As Head of Finance Europe, you are responsible for the financial leadership and operational steering of the European organization. You will act as a key business partner to the European management team while serving as the main interface to the Group and shareholders in the United States.
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Leadership & Organizational Responsibility
* Lead the functions Finance/Controlling, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and IT
* Manage and develop an international, cross-country team across multiple European locations
* Drive talent development and promote a high performance, collaborative culture
Financial Management & Controlling
* Oversee and support the monthly financial closings in accordance with HGB and US GAAP
* Own the annual budget process and rolling forecast cycles
* Prepare and deliver regular management and financial reports to shareholders in the US
* Work closely with Group Controlling in the US to ensure alignment and transparency
Compliance & External Stakeholders
* Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements
* Act as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
Processes & Business Performance
* Continuously optimize and further develop financial and operational processes
* Advance and professionalize sales controlling to support commercial decision making
* Serve as a strategic business partner to Sales, Marketing, and Human Resources, providing financial insights to support growth and efficiency
Qualifikation
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
* Several years of experience in a senior finance leadership role within an international environment
* Strong knowledge of HGB and US GAAP
* Strong knowledge of ERP-systems
* Proven experience leading international teams and cross‑functional areas
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Fluent in German and English or another European language is an advantage
Benefits
* A responsible role with a high level of autonomy and room to shape and develop the position
* Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processesIndividual development and career advancement opportunities
* Flexible working hours and the option for mobile work (one day per week)
* 32 days of annual leave
* Attractive additional benefits, such as a company pension scheme, job ticket or underground parking space, subsidized lunch, and employee discounts
Die Zippo GmbH ist ein internationales Unternehmen aus der Lifestyle Konsumgüterbranche. Die Marke Zippo ist weltweit bekannt und hat Kultstatus erreicht.