Finance Assistant/Revenue Specialist (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand seeking a Finance professional to manage Accounts Receivable and Payable, ensure timely payments, and support month-end close and tax topics. The role collaborates with Finance, Sales, and headquarters in Germany.

Requirements include a Finance/Accounting degree, 3-5 years' AR/AP experience, SAP proficiency, and fluent English with German a plus. Based in Madrid, the position offers growth within a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with AR/AP or in a Finance/Accounting role.
• Proficiency in SAP is essential.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, process, and reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions.
• Ensure timely collections and payments, addressing discrepancies with customers and vendors.
• Serve as a key point for multiple stakeholders, e.g. Finance, Sales, Customer Operations and the headquarters in Germany.
• Maintain accurate financial records in SAP and generate reports as required.
• Support the Finance Manager in month-end closing activities, reporting and other financial analyses as well as all tax related topics.
• Gradually assume broader finance responsibilities, contributing to process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

SAP

English fluent

German a plus

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, process, and reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions
• Ensure timely collections and payments, addressing discrepancies with customers and vendors
• Serve as a key point for multiple stakeholders, e.g. Finance, Sales, Customer Operations and the headquarters in Germany
• Maintain accurate financial records in SAP and generate reports as required
• Support the Finance Manager in month-end closing activities, reporting and other financial analyses as well as all tax related topics
• Gradually assume broader finance responsibilities, contributing to process improvements and internal controls

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience with AR/AP or in a Finance/Accounting role
• Proficiency in SAP is essential
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken) - German is a plus
• Basic knowledge of corporate taxes and tax returns required for a company
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proactive attitude with eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities within Finance

WE OFFER

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities.