Senior Financial Analyst

EMEA Recruitment; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with a fast-growing software consolidator to appoint a Senior Financial Analyst (DACH) based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This exciting, entrepreneurial opportunity involves partnering with Finance to prepare GAAP statements, budgets, KPIs, and dashboards for multiple portfolio companies, driving growth and shareholder value.

Fluency in German and English is required; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a finance/accounting role.
• Qualified or part-qualified from a recognized financial/accounting body.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with financial systems, especially NetSuite, is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets and KPIs for operating companies.
• Review GL postings for accuracy, monitor revenue recognition, and refine variance explanations.
• Contribute to portfolio performance via budget-to-actual analyses and benchmarking.
• Support integration of acquisitions with M&A colleagues.
• Implement process improvements identified in M&A business cases.
• Develop ad hoc reports and dashboards for CEOs.
• Document SOPs to promote best practices across the portfolio.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

M&A integration

NetSuite

German language

English language

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with a fast-growing, private equity-backed software consolidator to appoint a Senior Financial Analyst (DACH) based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

This is an exciting, entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator on a significant growth trajectory.

Reporting to the Finance Manager or designee, the Senior Financial Analyst will partner with colleagues to support high-quality software businesses across the group, playing a value-added role by using financial and other data to drive shareholder value.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst:

• Prepare timely and accurate GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets and KPIs for operating companies to drive growth and smart decision-making
• Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work products, including reviewing GL postings for accuracy, monitoring revenue recognition and refining variance explanations in reporting
• Contribute to the operational performance of operating companies through budget-to-actuals analysis, portfolio benchmarking, operational revenue and expense analysis, and decision-support insights
• Partner with M&A colleagues to support the operational and financial integration of acquisitions
• Implement process improvement initiatives identified in M&A business cases
• Develop ad hoc reports and dashboards to help CEOs monitor their businesses
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote best practices and efficiency across the portfolio
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the business as requested

Experience required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance/accounting role
• Qualification or part-qualification from a recognized financial/accounting body
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Experience with financial systems, particularly Oracle NetSuite, would be an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Highly motivated and energetic, with an interest in entrepreneurship, software and finance
• Fluent in German and English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.