FSAH Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Location: Wiehl in Germany (office based)

Department: Finance and accounting

Reporting line: Management

To strengthen our finance team, we are looking for a committed and reliable personality with a strong understanding of numbers and an international mindset.

Your Tasks

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts for all four country entities
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to management
• Monitor key financial KPIs and trends across markets
• Support strategic decision‑making with financial modelling and scenario planning

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with local GAAP and group standards
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in each country (e.g., HGB in Germany, FRS in UK, PCG in France)
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors in each jurisdiction
• Maintain documentation for intercompany transactions and transfer pricing policies
• Support regulatory filings and tax declarations across countries

Accounting Oversight

• Supervise and support local accounting teams or external service providers
• Ensure accurate and timely month‑end closings for each entity
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Monitor intercompany balances and ensure proper elimination in group consolidation
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity across all entities
• Manage intercompany funding and cash pooling arrangements
• Coordinate foreign currency transactions and hedging strategies
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions in different countries

ERP & Systems Management

• Oversee the use and integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across countries
• Ensure consistency in chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting structures
• Drive automation and digitalization of finance processes using AI‑supported tools
• Train and support finance teams in system usage and upgrades
• Act as the key finance contact for international coordination between Germany, UK, France, and the fourth country
• Facilitate regular communication and alignment with country managers and finance teams
• Support group‑wide initiatives such as cost optimization, pricing strategies, and investment planning
• Ensure cultural and regulatory nuances are considered in financial decisions

Strategic Projects

• Lead or support M&A activities, including financial due diligence and integration
• Participate in strategic planning and business reviews
• Implement best practices in financial governance and internal controls
• Contribute to ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives, if applicable

Your profile

• Completed commercial training with a focus on accounting or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in financial accounting
• Very good written and spoken English and German skills (for international communication)
• Confident handling of Business Central or comparable ERP systems
• Interest in digital solutions and openness to new technologies
• Structured, careful and independent way of working
• Ability to work in a team, discretion and sense of responsibility

We offer

• An international working environment with plenty of room for initiative
• Collegial team and open corporate culture
• Further training opportunities and development prospects
• Attractive remuneration and social benefits
• Active participation in the digitization and automation of financial processes

Interested? Then we can't wait to meet you! Please send your application to hr@fsah.com

Senior level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Wholesale