German speaking Finance Manager

The Language Business; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits

Zusammenfassung

The Language Business in London hires a German-speaking Finance Manager to lead the UK finance function within a European group. You will manage monthly accounts, forecasting, cash flow, and management reporting while liaising with the broader European finance team.

The role focuses on finance operations, planning, and commercial insight, with responsibilities spanning invoicing, payroll, and supplier relationships; a strong ERP/PSA integration background is beneficial.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in German and English with strong communication skills.
• Experience in UK management accounting and monthly close processes.
• Proven ability to forecast, budget, and provide financial analysis.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting systems; ERP/PSA exposure is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including cash flow forecasts and annual budgets.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and commercial analysis for leadership.
• Produce reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate reporting for group management charges and ERP/PSA integration.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

UK management accounting

Forecasting & budgeting

Cash flow reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Ausbildung

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

ERP/PSA systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

German speaking Finance Manager

• Location: London / Hybrid
• Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf of an international consulting organisation for an experienced German speaking Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function within a growing UK business that operates as part of a larger European group. Working closely with senior stakeholders in both the UK and Germany, you will oversee management accounting, financial planning, operational finance activities, and day-to-day finance operations.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the UK finance function whilst acting as a key finance contact between the UK business and the wider European finance team.

Management Accounting & Financial Planning

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including cash flow forecasts and annual forecasting
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and commercial analysis
• Produce financial reports and management information for senior leadership
• Coordinate annual group management charge reporting

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Prepare monthly reporting on timesheets, project activity, and utilisation
• Provide financial and operational insights to senior stakeholders
• Support the implementation and integration of ERP/PSA systems across finance and operational processes

Finance Operations

• Manage invoicing, accounts payable, expenses, payroll payments, and credit control
• Support new client onboarding from a finance perspective
• Liaise with external accounting, payroll, and audit providers
• Manage banking relationships, compliance documentation, and regulatory requirements

Business Support

• Manage supplier and recruitment contracts
• Coordinate office-related suppliers and IT hardware requirements
• Support a range of business administration and operational activities

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Fluent German and English language skills
• Strong UK management accounting experience
• Experience preparing monthly accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and budgets
• Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system
• The ability to work independently and partner with senior stakeholders internationally
• CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualification, or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Experience within professional services, project accounting, or ERP/PSA systems would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

This position offers the opportunity to work in a broad, hands-on finance role with significant visibility across the business. You will gain exposure to management accounting, commercial finance, business operations, systems improvement, and senior stakeholder engagement, while helping to support the continued growth of an international organisation.