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