Director finance & administration

Company Profile

Our client is an internationally successful group (industry). At the subsidiary, which is based in the attractive "European Region Saar-Lor-Lux", we are recruiting a

Director Finance & Administration (m/w/d)
In this position, you will report directly to the General Manager of the local German entity.

Responsibilities

End-to-end leadership and accountability for Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Tax, and Administrative functions, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy
Management, development, and scaling of a team of 7 professionals, with a focus on efficiency, ownership, and continuous improvement
Strategic business partner to executive management, providing proactive financial insights, scenario analysis, and decision support to drive sustainable growth
Oversight and integrity of financial reporting under HGB, while ensuring seamless alignment and reporting interface with the holding company under LUX GAAP
Direct contact and sparring partner to local and group leadership on all financial, operational, and compliance-related matters
Primary point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities, ensuring transparency and strong relationships

Requirements profile

·       Completed university degree (e.g. business administration) with a focus on finance and accounting - or comparable training
·       Several years of relevant professional experience in the described area of responsibility
·       Proven leadership responsibility in a comparable position
·       Extensive knowledge of MS Office programs and SAP
·       Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
·       High level of responsibility and commitment as well as cross-departmental thinking and acting
·       Independent, structured and conceptual work
·       Sound understanding of production-related relationships
·       "Hands-on mentality", ability to work in a team and strong communication skills