Deputy CFO & Financial Controller Germany (m/f/d)

Financial Management & Reporting

• Direct and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and tax accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage statutory reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis to executive management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance.
• Develop financial models to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee risk management processes relating to financial operations.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
• Optimize treasury operations and banking relationships.
• Support capital management and financing activities.
• Ensure effective management of financial risks.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting personnel.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior management and the board.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, system implementations, and business transformation projects as required.

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in financial controlling, financial analysis, or a similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Fluent English and German skills (written and spoken); Spanish skills are an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP/financial systems is preferred

• Flexitime without core working time
• 30 days holiday
• Good work-life balance due to mobile working
• Workation
• Individual support with regular further training programmes
• Working in international teams
• Possibility to use Jobrad, Wellpass, Deutschlandticket, Edenred City Card, corporate benefits