Finance Manager

Centre People; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Japanese manufacturing company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial and HR-related matters in Hamburg. The candidate must have expertise in German GAAP, financial management, and experience leading a small team. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, compliance, and budgets. Fluency in German and English is required. This is a senior, hands-on position offering a competitive salary of €7,500/month plus bonus in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of German GAAP and the German tax system (VAT, corporate tax).
• Proven experience in financial management or accounting roles.
• Experience managing or supervising finance/admin staff.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all financial, accounting, and administrative matters of the German entity.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and mid-term financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP, tax regulations, and internal group policies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director on financial, tax, legal, and administrative topics.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German

Fluent English

Financial management

Knowledge of German GAAP

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

A Japanese manufacturer is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join their Hamburg office. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial, administrative, and HR-related matters of the German entity, while acting as a key business partner to the Managing Director and liaison to the European HQ and parent company. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in financial management under German GAAP, solid knowledge of German tax regulations, and the ability to lead a small finance and administration team. This is a senior, hands-on position combining strategic oversight with operational responsibility.

Working details

• TYPE: Permanent, full-time
• WORKING HOURS: 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday
• LOCATION: Hamburg area, Germany
• SALARY: €7,500/month + Bonus (depending on experience)
• START: ASAP
• WORK TYPE: Hybrid work
• VISA SUPPORT: Not available
• ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner; (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial, accounting, and administrative matters of the German entity
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and mid-term financial plans
• Monitor cash flow, credit control, payments, and overall financial performance
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP, tax regulations, and internal group policies
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant authorities
• Prepare VAT, EU Sales List, Intrastat, and other statutory reports
• Lead and supervise the finance and administration team (2 staff members)
• Oversee payroll processes in cooperation with external providers
• Support HR-related matters including contracts, time recording, and employment administration
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director on financial, tax, legal, and administrative topics

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP and the German tax system (VAT, corporate tax)
• Proven experience in financial management or accounting roles
• Experience managing or supervising finance/admin staff
• Fluent German and English
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive, business-oriented mindset

* All applicants for the Finance Manager must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.