Account Executive, EMEA (DACH)

Abbelight; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Fairtrade sucht eine dynamische Führungskraft, die die Abteilungen für Buchhaltung, Personal, Recht und Beschaffung leitet. In dieser Schlüsselrolle werden Sie Teil des Führungsteams und arbeiten eng mit den Direktoren zusammen, um strategische Pläne zu entwickeln und die digitale Transformation voranzutreiben. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem internationalen Umfeld zu arbeiten und einen positiven Einfluss auf die globale Lieferkette zu haben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Fairtrade und nachhaltige Entwicklung haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Leistungen

Internationale Arbeitsumgebung

Kultur des Dialogs und Respekts

Strukturierte Einarbeitung und Unterstützung

Zusammenarbeit mit engagierten Kollegen

Attraktives Gehalt und Leistungen

Möglichkeiten, Einfluss zu nehmen

Qualifikationen

• Universitätsabschluss in Betriebswirtschaft oder Recht erforderlich.
• Starke analytische, Verhandlungs- und Entscheidungskompetenzen.

Aufgaben

• Leitung der Abteilungen für Buchhaltung, Personal, Recht und Beschaffung.
• Entwicklung strategischer Pläne einschließlich Budgets und Investitionen.
• Überwachung der Liquidität und finanziellen Gesundheit.

Kenntnisse

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Verhandlungsgeschick

Entscheidungsfindung

Interkulturelle Kommunikation

Teamorientierung

Digitale Transformation

Ausbildung

Universitätsabschluss in Betriebswirtschaft oder Recht

Jobbeschreibung

Fair global trade everyone can believe in

FLOCERT is a leading global certification body. Besides providing sole certification to, we also offer an array of services to support companies in sourcing on Fairtrade principles, where no Fairtrade Standard applies.

Founded in 2003, FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small producers to internationally recognised brands, in order to promote fairness in global trade. Our accreditation as a Social Enterprise demonstrates our commitment to social business values.

With six international offices conducting business in over 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in offering global reach with local expertise.

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FLOCERT is looking for

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Job Share : Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary : Competitive salary and benefit package, depending upon qualifications and experience

Start date : 1 July 2023 or as soon as possible

Description

Do you share our passion for more sustainability in global supply chains and improving the livelihood of farmers and workers in developing countries? Are you a driver of organisational change and digitalisation of services? Are you ready to seize the opportunities of the future by creating the framework conditions that allow your highly professional, passionate team of experts to thrive and implement an ambitious strategy?

As a leader, you will oversee the departments of Accounting, Controlling, Human Resources, Legal, and Procurement. In this demanding role, you will be a member of FLOCERT's leadership team, reporting directly to the Managing Director / CEO.

You will guide and support your teams in defining and implementing department strategies aligned with FLOCERT's overall strategy, collaborating closely with your Director peers and our Supervisory Board. You will also serve as a key contact for our shareholder, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International e.V. (‘FI’).

Additionally, you will be involved in developing the company's structures and processes further, working closely with operations, business relations, and IT teams.

The ideal candidate is reliable, value-driven, communicative, and has an affinity for digitalization.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and support the leads of the 5 Central Service teams in daily operations and development
• Support and advise the Managing Director and peer Directors on financial, legal, and commercial matters
• Align departmental strategies with FLOCERT's overall strategy
• Prepare reports for the Managing Director, oversight bodies, and shareholders
• Develop strategic plans including budgets, business cases, and investments
• Monitor liquidity and financial health
• Identify and lead improvement projects within Central Services
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions
• Take over roles in Fairtrade oversight bodies as needed

Your qualifications, experience, and skills

• University degree in business administration or law
• Recent professional experience in the relevant areas, preferably internationally
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Motivational leadership with intercultural and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude and a results-driven approach
• Strong interest in business digitalization and transformation
• Experience with financial statements per German Commercial Code (HGB), both individual and consolidated
• Fluent in German and English, additional languages like Spanish are a plus
• Motivation for Fairtrade

What we offer

• International work environment
• Culture of dialogue and respect
• Structured onboarding and support
• Collaborative and mission-driven colleagues
• Attractive salary and benefits
• Opportunities to create impact