Über das Unternehmen
Our client is an international and growing organization operating in a regulated and fast-paced business environment. With operations across several European markets, the company combines innovation, commercial excellence and a strong customer focus. The organization offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and drive continuous improvement. Their office location is in central Hamburg.

Aufgaben

• Oversee financial accounting and finance operations for the German entity while supporting the wider European organization
• Lead, develop and mentor a small finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and efficiency
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, including statutory financial statements under German GAAP (HGB) and support IFRS reporting / group consolidation
• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and working capital management
• Deliver accurate management reporting, financial insights and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across multiple functions and countries
• Coordinate external audits and collaborate with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and standardization of finance processes as well as controls

Profil

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a comparable qualification (e.g. Certified Accountant, Bilanzbuchhalter IHK or equivalent)
• In-depth experience in accounting and finance, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of German statutory accounting (HGB) and German tax regulations, particularly VAT
• Ideally initial experience in a regulated environment such as financial services, fintech, payments, banking or a similar industry is advantageous
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and reporting
• Strong systems knowledge such as Power BI, including ERP and reporting tools, with excellent Excel skills
• Analytical mindset combined with commercial awareness and strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Fluency in English is essential as well as a professional level of the German language

Benefits

• A key leadership position with significant responsibility and visibility
• 30 vacation days
• An attractive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities
• Option to work remote two days a week
• An international and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance
• A broad role with scope to improve processes and drive transformation initiatives
• New office in a central location
• Flat hierarchies