Finance Manager - German Speaking

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational technology provider is seeking a qualified accountant to oversee financial operations in their UK office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing finance closes, preparing financial statements under IFRS, and liaising with auditors and tax advisors. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and previous experience in a multi-currency environment, as well as a background in accounting certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Benefits

Generous bonus structure

Growth opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post qualification experience.
• Experience in multi-currency financial environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review and preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Serve as point of contact for the Group external auditors.

Skills

German Speaking

IFRS knowledge

Technical Accounting

Communication Skills

Audit Management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

• Multinational Tech Business
• Generous package and hybrid working scheme

About Our Client

Global Technology provider and specialist distributor. The client applies their insight, energy and know-how to bring vendors and partners together to drive business. They invest time and energy to establish strategic relationships with vendors.

Job Description

• Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for the Country operations
• Review and preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Country point of contact for the payroll team for any queries.
• Finance representative for accounting and tax queries from stakeholders
• Lead and prepare the local GAAP annual financial statements.
• Manage the local audit compliance process for the financial statements
• Liase with local tax advisors and Group tax for corporate tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with local regulatory and governmental organisations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Group external auditors.
• Ensure the internal control environment are operating effectively in region.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA,CIMA) with post qualification experience
• German Speaking
• Good IFRS and technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in working with companies operating in multiple foreign currency environment.
• A background in working with people and teams across multiple jurisdictions
• A clear, concise and confident communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills
• A history of managing internal and external audit relationships and projects
• Experience in producing statutory accounts under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Experience working alongside a Shared Services Centre team
• SAP, Power BI and Hyperion use would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Up to £80,000 + bonus + benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Growth opportunities
• Opportunities to work in the thriving technology and telecoms industry.
• A supportive and professional working environment.