Finance Manager with German

Teneo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm based in London is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support its financial operations. The role requires fluency in German and a strong understanding of finance functions. You will manage month-end processes, oversee revenue recognition, and liaise with external accountants. This position offers a competitive salary, 28 days of holiday, and a hybrid work model with three days in the office. Join us to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification is required.
• Fluent in German, written and spoken.
• Solid understanding of finance functions.
• 6+ years' experience in a Management Accountant role.
• Deep understanding of accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close with external accountants.
• Oversee revenue recognition and forecasts.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage payroll for Germany.
• Act as a finance interface with senior leadership.
• Support finance functions with team management.

Skills

Fluent in German

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent workload management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite accounting software

Job description

Teneo’s global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. Integrating the disciplines of restructuring, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo’s global team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial restructuring, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty.

Role

The Finance Manager will be based in London, reporting to a local Financial Controller. This role primarily supports the Germany business and will extend to other European entities. Key responsibilities include delivering accurate and timely management reporting for Teneo’s Global Financial Advisory business, managing Accounts Receivable and Payable across all entities and working closely with external accountants and tax advisors. The Finance Manager will also collaborate with senior finance leadership and other internal finance teams to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance interface, providing accurate financial information to the Senior Management Team, Global Financial Advisory CFO, and global stakeholders in line with monthly reporting timelines.
• Manage the month‑end close process, ensuring compliance and liaising with external accountants and tax advisors for Germany and other European subsidiaries.
• Oversee monthly revenue recognition, ensuring timely accruals and accurate forecasting aligned with Global FA business expectations.
• Support and review intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accurate recording of transactions across all Teneo entities.
• Prepare and analyse Debtor and Unbilled AR reports for Managing Directors and Controllers.
• Ensure accuracy of P&Ls during month‑end reporting, highlighting risks and communicating issues to the Global CFO, Controllers and senior leadership.
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
• Report final local financials in line with month‑end timelines.
• Assist with forecasts, budgets, and cash flow planning.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage the monthly payroll process for Germany, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Resolve finance queries from senior leadership and wider Teneo finance teams.
• Drive adoption of best practices across the business.
• Support audit processes for Global FA and manage timelines.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main banking interface, overseeing account management, payment approvals, and expense runs.

Team Management

• Lead and support finance functions (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Management Accounts) alongside Controllers, providing mentorship, training, and performance development.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial control knowledge across the team.
• Monitor daily and monthly tasks, providing training where needed and ensuring adherence to processes.
• Maintain accuracy of all accounting systems and ledgers.

Basic Requirements

• Fluent in German (written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of German regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of finance functions with experience as a Management Accountant.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely reports and data with exceptional attention to detail.
• Deep understanding that quality and accuracy underpin strong financial reporting.
• Keeps up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and makes timely decisions based on a clear understanding of risks, costs, and benefits.
• Skilled in delegating both routine and critical tasks effectively.
• Highly proactive with strong initiative and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; identifies issues and resolves them promptly.
• Excellent workload management and prioritization for self and team.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reporting to senior leadership.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and external advisors.
• Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable under pressure.

Preferred Requirements

• Confident negotiator with strong interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with NetSuite accounting software.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing initiatives to improve financial systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days holiday
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual salary review
• Pension (with company contribution: 5% of annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave
• Group Income protection
• Life assuranceCycle to work schemes
• Season ticket loans
• Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
• Flexible working, 3 days in the office with office laptop

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand‑alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organisations. Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.

Equal Opportunities

Teneo are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We ensure that all employees and candidates are treated fairly and we strive to ensure that our company is representative of all sections of society. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances. Each employee should be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result. We want to ensure our workplace in London continues to be one where different voices are heard, valued and embraced – for the benefit of our employees and working culture, our clients and the quality of our work, as well as for the ultimate performance of our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and provide these opportunities irrespective of an individual’s race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Teneo is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities in our interview process. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].