Manager (m/f/d) Finance, Controlling and Business Planning

Career Management GmbH; Frankfurt, Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Permanent contract

Full-time

Hybrid work model

Deutschland Ticket

Capital-forming benefits

Job summary

Career Management GmbH is assisting a Japanese multinational headquartered in Frankfurt am Main to fill a hands-on Manager (m/f/d) Finance, Controlling & Business Planning role. You will lead budgeting, reporting, and close processes within a hybrid work model, across European operations.

The ideal candidate has multi-year experience in international finance, strong HGB knowledge, and proficiency in English; German or Japanese language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-year background in financial management, controlling, business planning and accounting.
• Solid proficiency in HGB; knowledge of IFRS or J-GAAP is highly desirable.
• Practical experience coordinating statutory audits and tax compliance matters.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory; German or Japanese skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting processes, quarterly revisions, and mid-term financial planning.
• Monitor performance, analyze budget vs. actual variances, and prepare monthly flash reports.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes with accurate accruals and entries.
• Manage statutory financial reporting and tax compliance with external auditors.
• Supervise administrative finance functions and provide cross-functional financial insight.

Skills

Finance management

HGB proficiency

IFRS/J-GAAP knowledge

Audits experience

English fluent

German/Japanese language

Job description

Career Opportunities in Japanese companies - Building Connections, Shaping Careers

Our client is a well-established Japanese multinational corporation with a strong global business network. To support their continued growth and operational excellence, we are looking for a hands‑on, detail-oriented Manager (m/f/d) Finance, Controlling & Business Planning to strengthen the finance department at their European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead annual budgeting processes, quarterly revisions, and mid‑term financial planning in close alignment with senior leadership
• Controlling & Reporting: Monitor financial performance, analyze budget vs. actual variances, and prepare comprehensive monthly flash reports and rolling forecasts
• Financial Accounting Oversight: Oversee month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely accruals, journal entries, and financial integrity
• Compliance & Auditing: Manage statutory financial reporting and tax compliance, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and tax advisors
• Process & Team Support: Supervise administrative finance functions and provide cross‑functional financial insight to supporting divisions

• Proven multi-year background in financial management, controlling, business planning, and accounting within an international corporate environment
• Solid proficiency in HGB (German Commercial Code); knowledge of IFRS or Japanese GAAP (J‑GAAP) is highly desirable
• Practical experience coordinating statutory audits, handling tax compliance matters, and driving financial reporting
• Fluent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory; German or Japanese skills are a valuable asset

• 30 days of vacation
• Permanent employment contract
• Full-time employment
• Hybrid working model (30%–50% mobile working / work from home)
• Deutschland Ticket andcapital-forming benefits
• Salary: €55,000 – €60,000 / year (depending on experience)

We look forward to hearing from you!