Finance Director - Germany

ALLIANCE MARINE GROUP; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A private equity-backed marine company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee operations in Germany. The role requires strong leadership and finance skills in a multi-entity environment, with a salary range of 90-125K€. Candidates should be fluent in German and English, with a degree in finance and strong knowledge of German accounting standards.

Leistungen

Entrepreneurial culture

Exposure to marine markets

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a senior finance role in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
• Management experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the finance function across German entities.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Financial reporting

Knowledge of German accounting standards

Fluent in German and English

Proficiency with MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

A very exciting opportunity to join the private equity-owned (under LBO) Group Alliance Marine (https://www.alliancemarine.fr/en/). Alliance Marine has grown into an industrial group of companies deeply rooted in the recreational boating and commercial marine sectors

Our core activity rests on two strategic pillars:

• designing, developing, and manufacturing proprietary products such as safety at sea and rescue equipment
• Distributing boat fit-out and maintenance complete solutions for which the group's affiliates team up with leading brands

The German branch of Alliance Marine is composed of two companies:

• Bukh Bremen (Bremen) -19m€ of annual sales
• 12seemeilen (Cologne) -7m€ of annual sales

Alliance Marine Germany is looking for a dynamic and promising talent, working closely with the 2 operating entities abovementioned on all finance related matters, and in partnership with the France-based central finance team. This position is planned to be based in Bremen or Cologne, and will require frequent travels to the other entity.

Location

Location: Bremen or Cologne

Why Join Alliance Marine Group?

• Join a growing and ambitious group with strong financial backing
• Be part of an entrepreneurial culture with a focus on operational excellence
• Gain exposure to the boating and marine markets and strategic initiatives
• Shape the finance function of a key geography in the group

Key accountabilities

• Lead and manage the finance function across German entities
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to Group and stakeholders, including monthly reporting and analysis
• Partnering with Bukh Bremen and 12seemeilen Managing Directors and operations to drive performance and cost efficiency
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Management control of the perimeter, including sales, margin and stock monitoring
• Supervision of accounting, payroll, legal
• Lead and develop a small team of finance professionals
• Cash management and improvement
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, and group policies
• Link between the local finance teams and the central finance team of the Group (France)
• Ad-hoc projects

Profile, requirements and skills

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in a multi-entity, international environment
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach
• We look after a high calibre profile able to step up rapidly within the organization
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance
• Management experience will be appreciated
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, tax, and regulatory frameworks
• Finance and business-orientated profile
• Fluent in German and English, French would be a plus
• Based in or willing to relocate to Bremen or Cologne
• Frequent travels will be required to carry out this mission to visit the various Germany based affiliates (20% of your time)
• Proficiency with MS Office required (advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint) and ideally PBI
• High level of flexibility, reliability
• Ability to synthetize data and consistent attention to detail
• Autonomy and self-drive will be key in a relatively decentralized organisation

Salary

Salary 90-125K€ upon profile and experience