Subregional Finance Manager

Sennheiser; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sennheiser is seeking a Subregional Finance Manager in Belgium–Brussels to lead the regional finance team and deliver timely financial reporting. You will apply accounting principles, manage P&L and balance sheet, and coordinate audits while partnering with business units to drive performance.

The role requires 3-5 years in accounting/finance, a qualified accountant, and strong communication skills in English, French and Dutch, in a Belgian environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical accounting/finance experience – commercial attitude.
• Qualified Accountant
• Management Experience
• Relevant experience in a commercial role/environment preferable
• Strong and proven ability to communicate effectively
• Previous exposure to audit requirements in the region
• Strong analytical ability
• Demonstrable Excel to include pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs/tables, filters and sorting
• Language – Fluent in English, French and Dutch
• Belgian registered citizen

Responsabilités

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly reporting for a family-owned business and annual accounts for local and group audit
• Reconciliation of local audit reports to German GAAP
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met internally and externally
• Management of the P&L and Balance sheet to the prepared stage to pass to Group
• Cost centre reporting and communicating to the business units
• P&L analysis against forecast and variances
• Travel & Entertainment reporting, tracking and communication
• Cost and Purchase controls and process including monthly rolling forecast
• Monthly Balance Sheet preparation, reconciliation and posting (Prepayments/Fixed Assets/Accruals)
• Reporting and liaison regarding local regulations for all countries
• Cash forecasting
• Liaison with the banks
• Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data
• Present data to Finance and non-Finance colleagues on a regular basis
• Act as a consultant and provide relevant data and knowledgeable feedback to the business when required to also include project work
• Management responsibility for the Finance Team to include coaching and mentoring

Connaissances

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Formation

Qualified Accountant

Outils

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Description du poste

Job Description

Subregional Finance Manager

Job Location: Belgium-Brussels

Sound made by Sennheiser - For more than 80 years, we are among the world’s leading manufacturers of audio products, building the future of audio. We are proud of our finely engineered microphones and audio solutions that connect people and create remarkable sound experiences - whether in the studio, conference room, or on stage.

For us, the audio industry is one of the most exciting to work in. In our global family business, you can expect not only a unique team where we trust, value and support each other, but also the opportunity to make your own significant contribution to our collective progress.

Sounds good? Join us as:

Subregional Finance Manager

The Subregional Finance Manager is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and to ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. As well as responsibility for the regional Finance team they would also play a vital role in the region’s management team and provide knowledgeable insights into the business and how Finance can support the business units.

Main Tasks

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly reporting for a family-owned business and annual accounts for local and group audit
• Reconciliation of local audit reports to German GAAP
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met internally and externally
• Management of the P&L and Balance sheet to the prepared stage to pass to Group
• Cost centre reporting and communicating to the business units
• P&L analysis against forecast and variances
• Travel & Entertainment reporting, tracking and communication
• Cost and Purchase controls and process including monthly rolling forecast
• Monthly Balance Sheet preparation, reconciliation and posting (Prepayments/Fixed Assets/Accruals)
• Reporting and liaison regarding local regulations for all countries
• Cash forecasting
• Liaison with the banks
• Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data
• Present data to Finance and non-Finance colleagues on a regular basis
• Act as a consultant and provide relevant data and knowledgeable feedback to the business when required to also include project work
• Management responsibility for the Finance Team to include coaching and mentoring

Requirements

• 3-5 years practical accounting/finance experience – commercial attitude
• Qualified Accountant
• Management Experience
• Relevant experience in a commercial role/environment preferable
• Strong and proven ability to communicate effectively
• Previous exposure to audit requirements in the region
• Strong analytical ability
• Demonstrable Excel to include pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs/tables, filters and sorting
• Language – Fluent in English, French and Dutch
• Belgian registered citizen

Key Competencies

• Team Worker
• Work well under pressure adhering to strict deadlines
• ERP system/IT Skills and Advanced Excel
• Analytical
• Good communications Skills
• Organisational Skills