Finance jobs in Germany

A very exciting opportunity to join the private equity-owned (under LBO) Group Alliance Marine (https://www.alliancemarine.fr/en/). Alliance Marine has grown into an industrial group of companies deeply rooted in the recreational boating and commercial marine sectors

Our core activity rests on two strategic pillars:

• designing, developing, and manufacturing proprietary products such as safety at sea and rescue equipment
• Distributing boat fit-out and maintenance complete solutions for which the group's affiliates team up with leading brands

The German branch of Alliance Marine is composed of two companies:

• Bukh Bremen (Bremen) -19m€ of annual sales
• 12seemeilen (Cologne) -7m€ of annual sales

Alliance Marine Germany is looking for a dynamic and promising talent, working closely with the 2 operating entities abovementioned on all finance related matters, and in partnership with the France-based central finance team. This position is planned to be based in Bremen or Cologne, and will require frequent travels to the other entity.

Location: Bremen or Cologne

• Join a growing and ambitious group with strong financial backing
• Be part of an entrepreneurial culture with a focus on operational excellence
• Gain exposure to the boating and marine markets and strategic initiatives
• Shape the finance function of a key geography in the group

• Lead and manage the finance function across German entities
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to Group and stakeholders, including monthly reporting and analysis
• Partnering with Bukh Bremen and 12seemeilen Managing Directors and operations to drive performance and cost efficiency
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Management control of the perimeter, including sales, margin and stock monitoring
• Supervision of accounting, payroll, legal
• Lead and develop a small team of finance professionals
• Cash management and improvement
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, and group policies
• Link between the local finance teams and the central finance team of the Group (France)
• Ad-hoc projects

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in a multi-entity, international environment
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach
• We look after a high calibre profile able to step up rapidly within the organization
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance
• Management experience will be appreciated
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards, tax, and regulatory frameworks
• Finance and business-orientated profile
• Fluent in German and English, French would be a plus
• Based in or willing to relocate to Bremen or Cologne
• Frequent travels will be required to carry out this mission to visit the various Germany based affiliates (20% of your time)
• Proficiency with MS Office required (advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint) and ideally PBI
• High level of flexibility, reliability
• Ability to synthetize data and consistent attention to detail
• Autonomy and self-drive will be key in a relatively decentralized organisation

Salary 90-125K€ upon profile and experience