Finance Director

THE; Bayern; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

THE is looking for a proactive Director of Finance based in Amberg, Germany. This role involves leading day-to-day financial operations, preparing management accounts, and managing budgeting processes. You will collaborate closely with leadership, ensuring compliance with financial policies while supporting business planning and performance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of finance leadership experience, strong communication skills, and be familiar with multi-currency environments. Join THE to make an impact in a fast-paced sports and entertainment sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a relevant environment.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is desirable.
• Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts for group reporting.
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with local tax legislation.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong commercial instinct

Experience working in multi-currency environment

Education

Qualified accountant (WP, ACCA or similar)

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Finance DirectorApplyremote type: Accounting/Financelocations: DEU – Amberg Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R4673**THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit****THE.TEAM****.**We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Director of Finance to serve as a key business partner to the leadership of LIVE·TEAM Germany.This individual will lead day-to-day financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and implementing appropriate internal controls. They will support with broader business planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, collaborative, pro-active and excited to be embedded in a fast-paced, project-based environment within Sport and Entertainment.This role will be based in LIVE·TEAM's Amberg office with occasional travel to our Starnberg office.**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:****Financial Management and Reporting*** Prepare and review monthly management accounts for group reporting and for local leadership* Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes in alignment with group timelines.* Ensuring compliance with local tax legislation (employment, VAT, corporate taxes) through liaison with professional advisors* Review and approval of monthly payroll* Review and approval of operating expenses* Supporting account managers in costing and reconciling projects* Supporting shared service centre with cost coding, allocation and approvals* Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are completed in alignment with group timelines**Strategic and Commercial Finance*** Act as a business advisor to the Leadership on business planning, pricing, performance and investments.* Develop clear and concise variance analyses, margin reviews, and financial scenario modeling.* Support commercial teams with tracking and monitoring New business targets* Working with client and sales teams to improve the results of the business, eg maximising gross profit , improving cashflow* Support client and sales teams on new business efforts including RFP pricing, margin modeling, and deal support.**Business Support and Audit*** Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary liaison for external and internal audits* Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with THE·TEAM policies and procedures.* Manage risk-related items including liaison with group risk team to ensure appropriate insurance policies and documentation are in place.**THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:****Qualifications and Experience:*** Fluent in English* Qualified accountant (WP, certified accountant ACCA or similar)* 5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a creative, experiential, sports, or manufacturing environment.* Up to date knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP desirable* Experience of preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting* Experience of working in multi-currency environment, desirable.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Advances excel skills* Experience of using Workday desirable..* Demonstrated ability build trust, and work collaboratively across departments.* Experience of working within a large group desirable**Required Skills/Abilities:*** Pro-active approach and positive attitude* Strong commercial instinct with the ability to balance details and strategy.* Experience of partnering directly with leadership and operational teams.* Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills.* Experience working in post-acquisition integration or matrixed environments.* A passion for producing high-impact, unforgettable work..* Travel required based on business needs.*THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.*