Finance Manager

Marapro; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Marapro is seeking a seasoned Finance Director, Europe, reporting to the Finance Director, Europe, to oversee financial operations for Germany and Europe. The role requires strong leadership across accounting, treasury, tax, and reporting with a focus on cross-border transactions and compliance.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for wind turbine projects, coordinate with auditors, and act as a strategic partner to sales and operations while

Qualifikationen

• Academic degree in finance, accounting or economics and professional qualification is a strong plus.
• Extensive accounting, tax and statutory reporting experience in multinational settings.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP or similar, and cross-border finance is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, payables/receivables, cash flow, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements per local standards and group rules.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting; monitor variances and support sales finance for wind turbine projects.
• Ensure tax compliance, coordinate with tax advisors and auditors, assess tax impacts.
• Provide financial support for pricing, margins, contracts, and revenue recognition.
• Manage treasury, FX, intercompany settlements, and financing structures.
• Establish internal controls and drive process improvements; report to HQ and management.
• Partner with sales, operations and management; communicate with auditors and banks.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Taxation

ERP systems

Cross-border transactions

Stakeholder management

Cash flow management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Locations: Germany (Hamburg/Dusseldorf) Report to: Finance Director, Europe

Job Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

   Oversee daily financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, and general ledger.

   Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with local accounting standards and group reporting requirements.

   Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to headquarters and management.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

   Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process.

   Monitor budget execution, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to management.

   Support business planning for wind turbine sales projects and after-sales services.

3. Tax & Compliance

   Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, withholding taxes, and local filings.

   Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors.

   Support tax planning and assess tax impacts of sales contracts, importation of equipment, and intercompany transactions.

4. Project & Sales Finance Support

   Provide financial support for wind turbine sales projects, including pricing analysis, margin control, and contract review.

   Support financial evaluation of customer payment terms, guarantees, and credit risk.

   Monitor project revenue recognition and cost allocation.

5. Cash & Treasury Management

   Manage cash flow, bank relationships, and financing arrangements.

   Oversee foreign currency transactions and FX risk related to imports and cross-border payments.

   Support intercompany settlements and financing structures within the group.

6. Internal Control & Process Improvement

   Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial procedures.

   Improve financial processes and systems to support business growth.

   Ensure compliance with internal policies and group financial standards.

7. Team & Stakeholder Management

   Manage and develop local finance staff (if applicable).

   Act as a key finance business partner to sales, operations, and management teams.

   Communicate effectively with headquarters, auditors, banks, and authorities.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Education & Certification

   Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.

   CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is a strong plus.

2. Work Experience

   Minimum 10 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.

   Experience in industrial equipment, renewable energy, EPC, or project-based sales is highly preferred.

   Solid experience with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting.

   Experience in multinational companies and cross-border transactions is a strong advantage.

3. Technical Skills

   Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, and internal controls.

   Good understanding of equipment sales, imports, and services.

   Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.

4. Language Skills

   Fluent in English and local language (both written and spoken).

   Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not required.

5. Personal Attributes

   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

   High sense of responsibility, integrity, and attention to detail.

   Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-growing business environment.

   Good communication and stakeholder management skills.