We are looking for a
Finance Process Expert (m/f/d)
(unlimited, full-time) Join our team at our locations in Baden-Baden or Verl – flexible working conditions available
What you’ll do:
* Operational Finance & Process Management: Join our Operational Finance team to develop and optimise our NPL platform, IFA-Leitstand, and support the design, implementation, and execution of standardised processes while ensuring compliance with accounting guidelines.
* Month-End, Year-End & Reconciliations: Support month-end and year-end closings, prepare and perform purchase price settlements and reconciliations, and ensure accuracy and completeness of various control checks. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with product owners of the IFA Leitstand and accounting stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical specifications for the IT team and verifying their implementation.
* Testing & Process Rollout: Coordinate cross-system testing, support the processing team during the rollout of new processes, and contribute to internal and external audits.
* Financial Operations Optimization: Actively contribute to the optimisation of financial operations processes and workflows, with a particular focus on the debt purchase business.
* Data Management & Accuracy: Process and review large volumes of data with a high level of accuracy and ensure settlements comply with the IFA methodology and IFRS reporting requirements.
* Client Account Management: Take responsibility for client (account) management and ensure all operational tasks are completed accurately and on time.
What we’re looking for:
* A degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Business Informatics, or a comparable commercial/financial qualification. Alternatively, a finance-focused IT background with relevant professional experience can also be suitable.
* At least 3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, ideally with a focus on process management, operational finance, or controlling.
* Strong understanding of processes, IT systems, and accounting principles.
* Self-motivated, creative, and solution-oriented.
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to mediate between departments.
* Confident and assertive in driving initiatives forward.
* Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.