Finance Manager

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services seeks a Finance & Administration Manager for its Hamburg location. This role involves overseeing the finance and accounting function, ensuring compliance with corporate policies as well as legal and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance management, and proficiency in both German and English, with a preference for candidates with SAP experience.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in finance management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation.
• Experience in an international or global organization.

Aufgaben

• Lead Finance & Accounting team to ensure high performance.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and SOX.
• Manage annual budgeting processes and monitor performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Financial Accounting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Fluent German

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Certified Accountant or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Main Purpose of the role

Lead, develop, and oversee ZIM Germany’s Finance & Administration function, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and financial standards. Act as a key business partner to the Country Manager and regional stakeholders while ensuring efficient operations, strong controls, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Management of Finance & Accounting team

• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounting team, ensuring high performance, business continuity, and strong operational controls.
• Oversee all finance activities, including credit management, accounts payable, accounting, reporting, cash flow management, and performance monitoring.
• Drive process improvements, KPI achievement, and continuous development of team capabilities.
• Support daily operations as required and contribute to regional and global initiatives.

Financial Reporting, Audit & Budgeting

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with Local GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and corporate requirements.
• Manage statutory financial statements and reporting obligations to relevant authorities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support management decision‑making.

Tax & Corporate Governance

• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for tax authorities, advisors, and tax audits.
• Support corporate governance activities, including annual shareholder meetings, tax filings, and maintenance of an effective corporate structure.

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Deliver financial and operational analysis to support business performance and strategic objectives.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to management.
• Support the Country Manager and regional stakeholders with financial guidance and business insights.

Administration & Compliance

• Oversee administrative matters, including contracts, insurance, office management, and related corporate services.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements, including certifications, safety and security standards, and other administrative obligations.
• Coordinate with regional stakeholders to maintain effective administrative processes and governance standards.

Requirements

• Certified Accountant or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Taxation.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a similar finance management role within an international or global organization.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, taxation, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proven leadership, people management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with SAP is preferred; experience in the shipping or logistics industry is an advantage.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to participate in regional and global finance projects.