Finance Manager (m/f/d)

At BW Water, now part of De Nora Water Technologies, within the De Nora Group, we are looking for a Finance Manager (m/f/d) based in Klipphausen, Germany to lead all financial activities of the company, with a strong focus on accounting leadership and full finance operations, including coordination with banks and auditors. The role ensures accurate reporting under HGB and IFRS, supports strategic decision-making, and acts as a key business partner to project controllers, operations, and senior management, ensuring transparency, profitability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Financial Closing & Reporting

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes
• Ensure accurate general ledger accounting and balance sheet integrity
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with HGB
• Deliver IFRS reporting for group consolidation
• Manage accruals, provisions, fixed assets and intercompany accounting
• Perform IFRS–HGB reconciliation and ensure reporting alignment

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes
• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning and working capital
• Provide KPI reporting and financial insights for decision-making
• Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations

Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Ensure compliance with German accounting, tax and regulatory requirements
• Maintain internal controls and improve financial processes
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including issue resolution
• Ensure audit readiness and data integrity across systems

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Act as finance partner to management and operational teams
• Support strategic and operational decisions with financial analysis
• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance and accounting team
• Drive process improvements, standardization and automation

Insurance Management

• Manage corporate insurance matters at country level

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in finance roles
• Strong experience in financial closing, reporting and accounting operations
• Solid knowledge of HGB, IFRS knowledge is a strong advantage
• Proven experience in contract/project accounting (preferred for project-based or industrial environments)
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits
• Leadership experience managing finance or accounting teams
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R)
• High analytical capability with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong business partnering mindset with ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment and manage multiple priorities
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Benefits

• Your well-being matters – benefit from a flexible health budget you can use for preventive medical check-ups, glasses, professional dental cleanings, and more.
• Your future is important to us – we support your long-term financial security with a company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) and up to 20% employer contribution.
• Your everyday life should be easier – enjoy access to a Corporate Benefits program with exclusive discounts and special offers across a wide range of shops, brands, and products.
• Stay mobile and sustainable – with our company bike leasing program, you can easily lease your dream bike while promoting your health and protecting the environment.
• Your health is important to us – that’s why we continue to support you financially beyond the statutory 6 weeks in case of illness.

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