Finance Controller

InterSystems; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

InterSystems in Germany seeks a Controller to manage operational financial processes for the DACH region, including monthly reports, payroll, and compliance. You will be a central contact for the leadership team, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.

The role covers German and Swiss branches, internal controls, cash flow, and collaboration with tax advisors. Fluent German and English are required, with multi-currency experience and a proactive approach to AI-enabled finance tools.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent written and spoken German and English required.
• Experience with multi-currency systems is advantageous.
• A professional qualification as a certified accountant or similar is desirable.
• Experience using AI-supported features in ERP/finance platforms (e.g., Workday, Copilot) is advantageous.
• Interest in AI/automation to increase efficiency and improve reporting accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Manage accounting for German and Swiss branches in line with the company Code of Practice.
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures for finance matters in Germany and Switzerland.
• Track monthly results with department heads and provide analysis.
• Coordinate with tax advisors to resolve compliance questions.
• Monitor payroll processing for Germany and Switzerland; ensure timely, correct payments.
• Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet; support management review and analysis.
• Forecast income/expenses and budgets; maintain cash flow and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with ad hoc financial tasks and reporting for the European Head of Finance.

Kenntnisse

German & English fluency

Multi-currency systems

AI/automation interest

Ausbildung

Certified accountant or similar qualification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Copilot

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a finance professional who excels through precision, enjoys solving problems, and wants to make an impact?

We are looking for a Controller to take responsibility for our operational financial management in the DACH region. In this role, you will be a central point of contact for our leadership team and ensure that all finance-related processes, from financial reporting to payroll preparation, run smoothly, accurately, and reliably. If you are a qualified accountant, speak fluent German and English, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounting for the German and Swiss branches in accordance with the company’s Code of Practice
• Implementing and maintaining internal control procedures relating to all finance-related matters within the German and Swiss branches
• Tracking monthly results with the respective department heads
• Providing information to tax advisors so that all compliance-related questions can be resolved in a timely manner
• Minimizing duplication of work and achieving savings without compromising the meaningfulness of the information produced

Duties

The following list of duties is intended as general guidance for this position. Specific priorities, timelines, and quality standards will be determined in coordination with the Head of Finance and will depend on the professional qualifications and experience of the role holder.

• Preparing the monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet
• Supporting management in reviewing results, answering questions, and providing further analysis where required
• Determining and monitoring cash flow, including reconciling movements in bank accounts and ensuring that surpluses are handled in accordance with InterSystems policies and procedures
• Controlling all local purchase and nominal ledgers, the payroll journal, and bank reconciliations
• Ensuring the correct and timely processing of monthly payroll for employees in Germany and Switzerland
• Reviewing all expense claims to ensure that policies are followed, correct receipts are provided, and VAT and other tax requirements are met
• Maintaining monthly income and expense forecasts and annual budgets
• Preparing information requested by tax advisors
• Calculating and preparing commission statements for sales staff
• Monitoring accounts receivable and actively following up with customers on overdue receivables
• Reviewing systems and procedures where appropriate and submitting improvement proposals to the Head of Finance
• Preparing spreadsheets and reports and taking on ad hoc tasks that may be requested by the European Head of Finance

Qualifications

• Confident written and spoken communication in German and English is required
• Experience working with multi-currency systems is an advantage
• A qualification as a certified accountant or similar qualification is desirable
• Experience using AI-supported features in ERP or finance platforms such as Workday, Microsoft Copilot, or similar automation tools is an advantage
• Interest in using AI and automation to increase efficiency, reduce manual work steps, and improve reporting accuracy
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and governance aspects when using AI-supported finance tools

Communication

The role holder communicates with a wide range of internal and external contacts and institutions, including:

• Daily: members of the finance department and internal InterSystems employees
• Regularly: consultants and external accountants
• Banks and other professional advisors

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

AI Disclaimer

InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.

Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.

Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), isstrictly prohibitedduring the interview and screening process with InterSystems. Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Departmentprior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.