Finance Manager EP Cube, Europe (f/m/d)

Canadian Solar EMEA; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Finance Leader for its Europe operations. The role involves managing core finance processes, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring timely reporting. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in finance/controllership and a strong background with ERP systems. The position offers competitive benefits, a hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Attractive salary package

Subsidies for childcare

28 days of vacation

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting/Controllership.
• Hands-on experience with ERP Finance across O2C, P2P, R2R.
• Solid understanding of credit management and invoicing.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement finance processes for Europe.
• Manage invoicing and credit in partnership with Group Credit.
• Drive monthly reporting and oversee ERP setup.

Kenntnisse

Process design

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven decision making

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT US

Eternalplanet (EP) develops residential clean‑energy solutions that help households generate, store, and manage power. EP Cube is an all‑in‑one home energy storage system that combines a hybrid inverter with modular LiFePO₄ battery modules to maximize self‑consumption and increase energy independence. Key benefits: scalable capacity, app‑based monitoring and control, safe LFP chemistry, and support for backup power to keep critical loads running during outages. Designed for quick, installer‑friendly setup and seamless integration with rooftop solar PV and the grid. Eternal Planet is part of the Canadian Solar Group. Since its founding in 2001, Canadian Solar has shipped over 46 GW of solar modules and custom solar systems to over 150 countries. Eternal Planet is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and was founded in 2021. Its product EP Cube is well established in Japan, Europe and the United States.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the foundational Finance leader for Europe. Stand up and run core finance operations for EP Cube across the EU: design and implement finance processes, ensure correct invoicing, manage credit in partnership with Group Credit, drive monthly reporting as part of the wider group, and lead the ERP setup/configuration for Finance (order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report). Support the annual operating plan (AOP) by building the planning process and calendar and coordinating inputs—while not being accountable for strategic profitability guidance. The role reports directly to the Global Director Finance.

• Finance Operations - Design & document EU finance processes & controls, establish monthly closing, compliance & audits
• Invoicing & Credit (Order-to-Cash) - Ensure correct & timely invoicing, manage Credit, partner with Order Fulfilment
• Procure to Pay & Record to Report- Oversee vendor master data 6 own EU GL integrity
• Reporting & Group interfaces - Monthly & Quarterly reporting packs for Group & align with Group finance on reporting, deadlines and systems
• ERP & Systems- Lead the EU Finance workstreams for ERP, define Master Data standards
• Annual Operating Plan - Build AOP Processes for Europe & consolidate submissions meeting Group timelines
• Cross-functional Partnership & Enablement- Work closely with the SCM teams & Credit/Collections

Key Outcomes (What success looks like)

• Finance operations stood up in Europe with clear policies, controls, and SLAs (O2C, P2P, R2R).
• Accurate, on‑time invoicing; clean order‑to‑cash handoffs; low billing error rates.
• Credit discipline in place (limits, exposures, holds/releases per policy) and improved DSO.
• Timely, accurate monthly reporting to Group (close calendar met; reconciliations complete; no material audit findings).
• ERP Finance processes configured and adopted; master data/governance in place; high data quality.
• AOP process (calendar, templates, workflows) implemented and executed smoothly with EU stakeholders

COMPETENCIES

• Builder mindset: process design, documentation, and roll‑out; bias for action.
• High attention to detail and control orientation; strong ownership and accountability.
• Clear, concise communicator with non‑Finance teams; effective cross‑functional partner.
• Data‑driven, organized, and comfortable with deadlines and change.

LANGUAGES

• English — must have.
• German or Dutch — strong plus
• Additional EU language a plus.

LOCATION

• This role is based in Germany or Netherlands

Your backpack is filled with

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting/Controllership, ideally in hardware/energy/renewables or similar.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP Finance (SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, or similar) across O2C, P2P, R2R; strong process design and UAT skills.
• Solid understanding of credit management, invoicing, revenue recognition basics, VAT and EU compliance.
• Strong Excel; experience with Power BI or similar for reporting is a plus.
• Degree in Finance/Accounting or related; professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as jobrad, subsidies for childcare and more
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, and 28 days of vacation, as well as days off for special occasions
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean‑ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

CONTACT

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Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH | Human Resources | Radlkoferstr. 2 | 81373 München | www.csisolar.com/emea/

About us

Canadian Solar – Our solar energy products define us as innovators who are helping to shape one of the most fascinating industries in the world. We are proud to be making a vital contribution to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future for all of us as a result of our work. What is it that helps us do this? An international work environment with plenty of opportunity for collaboration, advancement, diversity, and flat hierarchies. All these factors lay the foundation for a company culture that is both open‑minded and appreciative, inspiring and motivating more than 18,500 talented individuals to excel. Become part of the team and help us shape the energy of the future.