Finance Manager

About the Opportunity

Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 31 March 2026

Title Finance Manager

Department Finance

Location Kronberg

Reports To Head of Finance and Controlling

Level Mid level

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Personal Investing & Advisory business and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team :

The Finance function is responsible for the financial accounting for FIL Fondsbank GmbH (FFB) as well as providing management information, monitoring financial controls and ensuring compliance with the financial regulations of the local regulators. Our vision is to be a trusted, knowledgeable, pro-active and commercial business partner, whilst delivering effective and efficient financial control, decision support and risk management.

About your role :

The purpose of your role is ensuring the financial integrity and regulatory compliance of the bank. You will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic analysis, providing valuable insights to the management. Your role will also serve as the local contact for financial related issues with procurement and accounts payable. Your expertise in financial controls will help drive efficiency, optimize financial performance and support decision-making.

Key responsibilities :

• Ensure accurate and compliant financial accounting for a regulated credit institution, including month‑end and year‑end closing activities under HGB / RechKredV and US‑GAAP, ensuring high data quality and timely delivery.
• Serve as the main contact for AWV reporting, accounts payable, cashier tasks and provisions. Ensure accurate processing and compliance with all regulatory and internal standards.
• Assisting in the development of cost accounting and cost‑control processes, including allocation methodologies, cost center structures, internal charging mechanisms, and transparency of direct/indirect costs to support management decision‑making.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses and variance investigations, translating findings into actionable recommendations for senior management and ensuring alignment with planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Prepare management reports and financial performance dashboards, ensuring that key cost, efficiency, and profitability KPIs are monitored and escalated appropriately.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including scenario analysis, cost driver assessments, and alignment with business initiatives and regulatory expectations (e.g., cost transparency, outsourcing governance, IT spend tracking).
• Ensure strong internal controls and documentation standards in accordance with banking regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT) and internal Fidelity policies, including maintaining audit‑ready process documentation for accounting‑ and cost‑related activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Risk, Regulatory Reporting, Outsourcing, Compliance, IT Finance, Procurement and AP Team to ensure proper accounting treatment, correct cost allocation, and consistent financial interpretations.
• Continuously improve processes in the Finance department, identifying automation opportunities (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, SAP/Oracle enhancements) and implementing best‑practice workflows to increase transparency, efficiency, and control.

About you :

• University degree in e.g. Finance/Economics/Business-Informatics or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably within the banking or financial services sector
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, PowerBI and financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• A team player, who will be able to work within the overall culture and fit with its entrepreneurial but collaborative style
• Good knowledge of accounting under German (HGB / RechKredV) and US GAAP
• Fluent spoken and written German and English
• Excellent communication skills
• Dedicated to accuracy and quality, with attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive, organised and able to use initiative and prioritise in a multi-task environment

Feel rewarded :

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.