Financial Risk Assurance Transformation Manager mfd

Job Description

Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use stateoftheart techniques for financial analysis planning accounting reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

The Financial Risk Assurance & Transformation Manager (m / f / d) reports to the Germany Finance Lead and will be a key member of the Germany Finance Leadership Team responsible for driving strategic decisions for the entire Finance department. The Financial Risk Assurance & Transformation Manager (m / f / d) is primarily responsible to maintain an effective internal control environment in compliance with GAAP SOX controls corporate policies and statutory requirements (commercial / tax law) for all (AH / HH) entities in the German market. The responsibility includes to serve as a SOX officer for the Germany market and to act as the primary contact for the internal (MCAAS) financial audits. The Financial Risk Assurance & Transformation Manager (m / f / d) has a critical role in working with multiple teams to identify assess and mitigate risks associated with key finance process as well supporting the finance organization by simplifying process and driving excellence while fostering a culture that upholds high ethical standards and compliance values.

Key responsibilities :

Responsible for maintaining an effective internal control environment in compliance with GAAP / IFRS SOX controls and corporate policies.

Ensure controls are lean effective (meeting corporate & local legal requirements) and understood by all key stakeholders.

Partner with local stakeholders to design implement and review the of control for processes balance sheet / P&L and other compliance requirements.

Manage audits and followup of internal and external audit findings.

Liaise with the Risk Assurance regional organization and Global Service Centers (BSC / GPO) to facilitate guidance communications and training as well as to share knowledge and best practices.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for consultation on financial accounting and reporting matters.

Promote awareness of our companys Finance Corporate Policies and internal control systems to cultivate a strong culture of compliance throughout the (finance) organization.

Assist local market team with escalated queries offering advice on best practices to optimize process alignment and standardization across the region.

Support critical risk Assurance initiatives across the region including risk assessments and implementation of new tools.

Utilize tools like Power Bi to identify and address potential compliance risks defining and monitoring appropriate controls to mitigate those risks.

Build indepth knowledge and expertise to effectively solve complex problems while fostering innovation and simplification.

Act as a change catalyst for process simplification and continuous improvement within the organization.

Lead Finance Transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes enhance operational efficiency and drive digital innovation across the finance organization.

Key skills required :

Strong knowledge auf audit methodology risk management SOX regulations and US GAAP.

Strong understanding of company structure and processes.

Proficiency in project management.

Proven experience in working effectively with crossfunctional teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in data management and analysis.

Demonstrated high ethical standards.

Ability to influence and inspire others.

Minimum of bachelor degree in a relevant field.

Extensive experience in audit or finance role ideally within the healthcare industry.

Fluency in German and English is required.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR Finance Information Technology Legal Procurement Administration Facilities and Security.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : No relocation

VISA Sponsorship :

Travel Requirements :

Flexible Work Arrangements :

Hybrid

Shift : Not Indicated

Valid Driving License :

Hazardous Material(s) :

Job Posting End Date :

05 / 12 / 2025

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Arm,Risk Management,Financial Services,Cybersecurity,COSO,PCI,Root cause Analysis,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,RMF

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1