Finance Manager (m/f/d)

Mental Health Group; Klagenfurt am Wörthersee; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Group is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager (m/f/d) for our Austrian site. You will own the local finance function, drive reporting and budgeting, and partner with the Managing Director and Group stakeholders to translate financial insight into strategic recommendations.

The role includes leading a small finance team, contributing to HR topics, and a gross annual salary starting at EUR 95,000, with flexibility based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting or controlling, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in accounting, financial analysis, management reporting, profitability analysis and standard costing.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and working capital optimization.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of Austrian financial, employment and compensation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Own the local finance function - accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and Group stakeholders.
• Drive profitability, cash flow and working capital while strengthening margins.
• Ensure compliance, governance, audits and statutory reporting per regulations and Group standards.
• Develop KPIs, transparent reporting and hands-on financial analysis for management.
• Lead and develop a small finance team and improve processes and systems.

Skills

German language (Fluent)

English language (Fluent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Finance / Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Are you an empathetic finance professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with a genuine business mindset? Do you enjoy acting as a trusted advisor to management while driving financial excellence, operational performance and sustainable growth? Our client, an internationally operating manufacturing company, is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to take full ownership of the finance function and actively contribute to the company’s continued success.

Finance Manager (m/f/d)

Your exciting area of responsibility:

• Take full ownership of the local finance function - from accounting and reporting to budgeting and forecasting - and shape how financial excellence is lived at our Austrian site
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and international Group stakeholders, turning financial insight into clear recommendations that guide both day-to-day and strategic decisions
• Drive profitability, healthy cash flow and working capital, while identifying opportunities to strengthen margins and secure sustainable, long-term financial performance
• Ensure reliable compliance, governance, audits and statutory reporting in line with local regulations and international Group standards
• Develop meaningful KPIs, transparent reporting and hands‑on financial analysis that give management a clear, reliable view of where the business stands
• Lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team, continuously improve processes and systems, and grow into a role with real visibility and impact
• Gradually take on responsibility for the local HR agenda, supporting employee‑related topics and helping to foster a positive, people‑oriented working environment

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting or controlling, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong expertise in accounting, financial analysis, management reporting, profitability analysis and standard costing
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Advanced Excel skills and sound ERP system knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Austrian financial, employment and compensation legislation
• Fluent German and English language skills
• High integrity, professional credibility and a strong sense of ownership
• Proactive, hands‑on and solution‑oriented approach with the ability to think beyond finance

What our client offers:

• A highly visible leadership position with broad responsibility and direct impact on business performance
• Close collaboration with management, Group Finance and international stakeholders
• A varied role combining strategic finance leadership with operational and people responsibility
• A gross annual salary starting at EUR 95,000, with the willingness to pay more depending on your qualifications and experience

Ansprechperson

Miriam Pichler

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