Finance Manager (f/m/d)

TieTalent; Jena; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based pay

Participation in company stock purchase plan

Outstanding social benefits

Extensive training programs

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Jena is seeking a Finance Team Lead to oversee financial accounting processes and lead a team of professionals. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in finance, strong leadership skills, and is fluent in both German and English. This role offers full-time permanent employment with outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of finance experience in an international environment.
• 3+ years of managerial experience in finance teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 accounting professionals.
• Oversee financial accounting processes including AR, AP, and General Ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate Month-, Quarter-, and Year-End closings.

Skills

Finance management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in Finance, Tax, Auditing

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of Germany's “Optics Valley,” our site in Jena is a major driver of innovation within the KLA Group. Here, our interdisciplinary teams develop cutting-edge digital lithography solutions for the production of printed circuit boards and advanced IC substrates, which are essential for semiconductor packaging. With a strong focus on research and development, our engineers and support teams work closely with customers around the world to implement demanding imaging processes using our direct imaging systems. Jena offers an inspiring work environment and a high quality of life in a region rich in scientific and technological tradition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 accounting professionals
• Oversee all financial accounting processes:
  • Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Fixed Assets, General Ledger
  • Treasury, VAT/taxes, and statutory reporting
• Manage the financial aspects of payroll processes
• Ensure timely and accurate Month-, Quarter-, and Year-End closings (US GAAP & HGB)
• Coordinate statutory fiscal year-end closing
• Manage internal and external audits
• Act as a business partner to senior management in Germany, Israel, and the US
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Drive process optimization and implement new financial procedures
• Support cross-functional projects and act as a key contact for tax consultants and auditors

Qualifications

• 6+ years of finance experience in an international environment (semiconductor industry a plus)
• 3+ years of managerial experience in finance teams
• University degree in Finance, Tax, Auditing, or related field
• Strong interpersonal and prioritization skills with a commitment to deadlines
• Leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Process improvement mentality and multitasking capability
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
• Proactive, flexible, and highly motivated
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Permanent full-time employment
• Performance-based pay and participation in company stock purchase plan (where applicable)
• Outstanding social benefits
• Extensive initial and needs-oriented training

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet