Finance Manager

AMMGroup; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A financial services company in Augsburg is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial systems alignment, lead financial planning and analysis, and manage budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in accounting, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in financial tools like Cognos and QuickBooks is favorable, and willingness to travel between Singapore and Europe is required.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of experience in accounting roles, with 2 years in a senior position.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and FP&A.
• Fluent in English, proficiency in German is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Ensure financial systems alignment with headquarters.
• Lead financial planning and analysis activities.
• Oversee budgeting process and maintain operational budget control.

Kenntnisse

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Cognos

Hyperion

QuickBooks

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details :

Role : Accounting Manager

Hiring Mode : Permanent with Customer

Location : Augsburg Germany

Start date : Immediate

Work mode : Onsite 100%

Job description

Responsibilities

• Financial Systems and Process Alignment : Ensure that all financial systems and processes in our European operations are fully aligned with those of the Corporate Headquarters to enable seamless consolidation and standardization.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) : Lead the FP&A activities including variance analysis forecasting scenario modeling and strategic financial planning of the European business units.
• Budgeting and Budget Control :
• Oversee the annual budgeting process including the issuance of guidelines validation of assumptions and consolidation of submissions.
• Ensure clear separation and control over Operational Budgets (day-to-day cost structure) and Project Budgets (NPI Lean automation expansion).
• Monitor and track actual spend versus budget; provide insights into risks and variances.
• Financial Accounting and Reporting : Manage all aspects of financial accounting and reporting including R&D reporting in compliance with IFRS and corporate policies. Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Operational Finance – 4M Framework : Partner with Site Finance and Operations teams to implement the 4M framework for cost control and operational finance oversight :
• Material – Monitor overconsumption BOM deviation and raw material yield.
• Method – Track process loss rework routing gaps and yield efficiency.
• Machine – Assess downtime equipment utilization and cycle time variances.
• Manpower – Analyze labor cost per unit idle time overtime attrition and productivity.
• Costing analysis and allocation : Provide standard cost rollups variance analysis and accurate cost allocations to support margin analysis manufacturing decisions and commercial strategy.

Fixed Asset & Investment Management :

Oversee all fixed asset controls ensure tagging tracking and depreciation schedules are accurate and compliant.

Manage Capex budgeting and project investment reviews including ROI IRR and Payback analysis.

Support post-investment evaluations and reporting to ensure strategic alignment and performance realization.

Working Capital Management : Track and improve working capital performance by managing inventory turnover monitoring AR aging and collection risks and ensuring disciplined AP practices to support healthy cash conversion cycles.

Tax and Local Regulations Compliance : Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and filings leveraging expertise in local tax laws and international tax principles.

Liaison with External Parties : Act as the primary contact for external auditors tax advisors BPO accounting firms and regulatory bodies in Europe.

Team resources : Actively engage and coordinate with Group Finance and Shared Services teams to support transactional activities process improvements and resource leverage across geographies.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA ACCA) is favourable.

A minimum of 6 years of experience in similar roles with at least 2 years in a position that is able to work independently.

Proven experience in financial reporting budgeting and FP&A.

Strong knowledge of IFRS while having basic knowledge in local European accounting standards and tax regulations being highly advantageous.

Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement.

Excellent analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Good interpersonal skills and experience in engaging cross-cultural teams.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external parties.

Fluent in English with proficiency in another European language such as German being highly advantageous.

Willingness to travel frequently between Singapore and Europe

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Dealership Experience,QuickBooks,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1