Head of Group Finance Operations & Accounting (m/w/x)

JR Germany; Langenhennersdorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Group Finance Operations & Accounting to lead financial processes and strategies. This pivotal role involves designing efficient financial operations, advising senior management, and managing international expansion. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multinational finance, a strong commercial focus, and the ability to drive digital transformation in financial operations. Join a dynamic and innovative environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.

Leistungen

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Remote work options

Dynamic work environment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in finance management, ideally in a multinational setting.
• Strong expertise in financial operations and process optimization.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement financial processes across subsidiaries.
• Act as a trusted advisor to top management on financial matters.

Kenntnisse

Financial Operations

Process Implementation

Financial Analysis

Intercompany Transactions

Transfer Pricing

Strategic Financial Advisory

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Management

ERP Systems

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Digital Finance Tools

ERP Systems

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Head of Group Finance Operations & Accounting (m/w/x), Langenhennersdorf

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Advancis Software & Services GmbH

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Posted:

06.05.2025

Expiry Date:

20.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are a fast-growing, internationally active software company headquartered in Germany, with six subsidiaries worldwide. Our solutions are used to optimize and automate processes in physical security and building management. As we continue to expand, including the planned establishment of multiple new subsidiaries and joint ventures abroad, we are creating the new role of Head of Group Finance Operations & Accounting to manage and shape our global financial processes and structures.

This role is essential to establishing financial operations standards, tools, and processes across the group. The ideal candidate will bring experience from multinational companies and have a strong commercial and business focus, advising top management on both operational and strategic financial matters.

1. Etablishment of Financial Operations & Processes

• Design and implement group-wide financial processes, standards, and tools to ensure efficient and transparent financial operations across all subsidiaries.
• Develop and manage reporting structures for actuals, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring consolidation of financial data at the group level.
• Define and implement transfer pricing policies and manage intercompany financing structures, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
• Lead the digitalization of financial operations, identifying and implementing tools to streamline processes and reporting.
• Monitor and manage group-wide costs, optimizing cost structures and leveraging synergies across the group (e.g., centralized procurement of travel, accommodation, and software licenses).

2. Business Partnering & Strategic Financial Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to the top management team, providing ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Lead the development of business plans, budgets, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company's growth strategy and driving the process from inception to completion.
• Contribute to strategic projects, such as new market entries, joint ventures, and M&A activities.
• Provide guidance on financing strategies for new subsidiaries and projects.
• Collaborate closely with the company's investor, providing the necessary data and reporting and ensuring transparency in financial operations.

3. Subsidiary Management & International Expansion

• Manage financial processes across all subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Play a key role in the establishment and integration of new subsidiaries and joint ventures, including setting up financial structures and processes from the ground up.
• Ensure that new entities are quickly and effectively aligned with group standards and practices.

Provide disciplinary and professional leadership for the accounting and administration teams.

Ensure efficient handling of financial accounting tasks, including reporting, compliance, payroll, and cost control.

Oversee administrative operations, including procurement, facility management, and support services for the group.

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Ensure that the group's financial systems are fit for purpose and support future growth.
• Foster a data-driven approach to financial decision-making by improving the availability and quality of financial information.
• Degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance manager role, preferably in a multinational company with 100+ employees.
• Strong expertise in financial operations, process implementation, and financial systems.
• Experience with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and international finance regulations.
• Proven track record of advising senior management on financial and strategic topics.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to link financial insights to business performance.
• Experience with software companies or tech-driven organizations is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with digital finance tools and ERP systems.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German) are a plus.
• Dynamic and adaptable personality, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• The chance to build and shape the finance function in a fast-growing, international company.
• High level of responsibility and direct interaction with senior management.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Flexible working conditions, including remote work.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact role in a rapidly growing software company. You will play a pivotal role in building financial operations processes, shaping strategic decisions, and supporting our international expansion. If you are passionate about driving financial excellence and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we look forward to your application!