Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & T&E (f/m/d)

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG in Mannheim is seeking a Finance CSS Team Lead for the DACH region, overseeing AR/Credit, AP and Travel & Expense. You will lead and develop the Front Office team, driving business partnering with key stakeholders and delivering high-quality finance services.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, leadership experience, and SAP/S/4HANA proficiency, with fluent German and English. A strong, collaborative, process-oriented mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant Finance experience.
• Experience in team or functional leadership is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment is an advantage.
• Strong process understanding across AR, Credit Management, AP and T&E.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls and relevant statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP; S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, business partnering and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and empower the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense, ensuring strong performance, collaboration and engagement across all streams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and foster a proactive business partnering mindset, ensuring Finance CSS services effectively support business needs.
• Ensure effective collaboration with Finance Common Shared Service Centers to support smooth end-to-end process execution and high-quality service delivery.
• Take a hands-on role in operational activities and complex cases, with a primary focus on AR/Credit and selected responsibilities across AP and T&E.
• Monitor service quality and stakeholder satisfaction, proactively addressing recurring issues, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements, local regulations, internal policies and controls, including country-specific requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to maintaining a robust internal control environment across the relevant Finance CSS processes.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and simplification, collaborating with process owners and delivery teams to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to regional and global Finance initiatives, transformation projects and implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working.
• As a People Manager, set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, support professional development and create an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

German/English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & T&E to join our Finance Common Shared Services (CSS) – Front Office organization in the DACH region. You will lead and develop the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense, while driving strong business partnering and collaboration with key stakeholders and Finance CSS delivery teams.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead, develop and empower the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense, ensuring strong performance, collaboration and engagement across all streams.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and foster a proactive business partnering mindset, ensuring Finance CSS services effectively support business needs.

Ensure effective collaboration with Finance Common Shared Service Centers to support smooth end-to-end process execution and high-quality service delivery.

Take a hands‑on role in operational activities and complex cases, with a primary focus on AR/Credit and selected responsibilities across AP and T&E.

Monitor service quality and stakeholder satisfaction, proactively addressing recurring issues, risks and improvement opportunities.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements, local regulations, internal policies and controls, including country‑specific requirements.

Support internal and external audits and contribute to maintaining a robust internal control environment across the relevant Finance CSS processes.

Drive continuous improvement, standardization and simplification, collaborating with process owners and delivery teams to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.

Contribute to regional and global Finance initiatives, transformation projects and implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working.

As a People Manager, set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, support professional development and create an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Your Background

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant Finance experience.
• Experience in team or functional leadership is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment is an advantage.
• Strong process understanding across AR, Credit Management, AP and T&E.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls and relevant statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP; S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, business partnering and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and organizational change.
• Fluent in German and English.

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