German Speaking Management Accountant

Language Business; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Language Business is recruiting for a German-speaking Management Accountant in London with a hybrid working pattern. You will work closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders across the UK and Germany to deliver accurate management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.

The role focuses on monthly reporting, balance sheet controls, cash flow forecasting, and business partnering across international finance teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong experience in monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and variance analysis.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilités

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Support budgeting, forecasts and long-range financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with UK and Germany stakeholders for commercial insights.
• Assist with group reporting and compliance tasks.

Connaissances

German language

English language

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Description du poste

German Speaking Management Accountant

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 Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing UK business that operates as part of a larger European group.

Working closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders across the UK and Germany, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis. This position offers broad exposure across management accounting, business partnering, and financial planning within an international environment.

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reporting, supporting business planning activities, and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making across the organisation.

Management Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and associated reporting packs
• Produce balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls are maintained
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support working capital management
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning
• Analyse financial performance and provide commentary on key variances
• Prepare financial reports and management information for senior leadership
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with group reporting requirements and European finance submissions

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business functions
• Deliver financial analysis and commercial insights to management teams
• Monitor departmental expenditure against budget and investigate variances
• Provide profitability analysis and support strategic decision-making
• Develop financial models and reporting tools to improve business visibility

Business Partnering

• Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial guidance
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the UK and Germany
• Support project accounting, resource planning, and utilisation reporting
• Assist department managers in understanding financial performance and key metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies

Finance Operations & Compliance

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and credit control activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
• Liaise with external auditors, accountants, and payroll providers
• Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Support banking administration and regulatory documentation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
• Support the implementation and enhancement of finance systems and reporting tools
• Assist with ERP and accounting system projects where required
• Help drive efficiencies through automation and improved reporting processes

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Fluent German and English language skills
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant position or similar finance role
• Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills