Senior Manager/Director IFRS Centre of Excellence

MAM Gruppe; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international financial organization based in Frankfurt seeks a Senior Manager / Director for its IFRS Centre of Excellence. This role requires extensive IFRS experience and offers high visibility within Group Finance. Responsibilities include leading the IFRS function, developing accounting policies, and advising on complex accounting issues. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and professional qualification, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential, with German as a strong advantage.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in IFRS, gained in a large international group or audit firm.
• Proven expertise in complex accounting topics and group reporting.
• Fluency in English; German is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead and further develop the IFRS Centre of Excellence at group level.
• Define and maintain group-wide IFRS accounting policies.
• Advise on IFRS implications of strategic initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Communication skills in English

Analytical mindset

Solution-oriented approach

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, Wirtschaftsprüfer)

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Senior Manager / Director IFRS Centre of Excellence
Location: Frankfurt

As Senior Manager / Director IFRS Centre of Excellence, you will lead the group-wide IFRS function and act as the central authority for complex accounting topics across Fresenius. You will shape and interpret IFRS policies, support strategic transactions, and ensure consistent, high-quality financial reporting across all business units and regions.

This role combines deep technical expertise with senior stakeholder management and offers high visibility within Group Finance and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the IFRS Centre of Excellence at group level.
• Define, maintain and implement group-wide IFRS accounting policies and guidelines.
• Act as the key contact for complex accounting issues, including business combinations, impairments, revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments and carve‑outs.
• Advise on IFRS implications of strategic initiatives, M&A transactions, restructurings and capital market activities.
• Monitor and assess new and amended IFRS standards and lead their group-wide implementation.
• Ensure consistent application of IFRS across all Fresenius entities in close collaboration with local finance teams.
• Support external reporting, including annual and interim financial statements.
• Serve as a key interface to external auditors, advisors and internal stakeholders.

Your Profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, Wirtschaftsprüfer or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in IFRS, gained in a large international group, audit firm or both.
• Proven expertise in complex accounting topics and group reporting in a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Structured, analytical mindset with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a strong advantage.