Manager Finance & Administration (m / w / d)

Manager Finance & Administration (m / f / d)(m / w / d) >

5years Stuttgart Fev / 2025PHOENIX is a product innovation studio that turns brands into winners of tomorrow's wellbeing mega-economy. As an independent, award-winning studio, PHOENIX makes the foggy future visible to its partners, accompanying them from idea to market success. Today, the team of around 70 international design experts reinvent the future of wellbeing in Stuttgart and Shanghai and thus stand for excellent design - as confirmed by over 1.000 design awards.As Manager of Finance & Administration, you will take on a broad range of financial and administrative responsibilities, working closely with the shareholders to ensure efficient management of financial processes and corporate administration. Your role will be pivotal in handling budgeting, controlling, accounting, and legal topics while also leading the Office and Facility Management team. With a structured, solution-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills, you will drive financial success and operational excellence, all while fostering a trust-based, resilient work environment.apply for StuttgartTasksServe as the first point of contact for all Finance & Administration topics for shareholders and employeesOversee project finance and legal aspects in collaboration with the Head of Project Management and project leadsManage the entire budgeting process, including ongoing forecastingConduct financial controlling, including analysis of special financial topicsHandle accounting, annual financial statements, and tax matters in collaboration with our tax advisorsManage banking operations, including account management and cash flow optimizationOversee licensing agreements with clients and shareholdersControl and manage all company expensesAddress shareholder-related financial matters such as withdrawals and tax implicationsSupport office management in handling complex administrative tasksLead and mentor the Office Manager and Facility ManagerCollaborate closely with the HR Manager on finance-related HR topicsSupervise Finance & Legal operations at our Shanghai officeAct as the Information Security OfficerManage company insurance, mobile contracts, and related administrative servicesExpertise5+ years of professional experience in finance, controlling, and ideally project management in a commercial settingBachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related fieldStrong knowledge of financial accounting, controlling, and commercial processesProficiency in MS OfficeGood verbal and written communication skills in EnglishStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsQuick comprehension and high self-motivationReliable, structured, and solution-orientedProficient use of IT tools and a tech-savvy approachClear and concise communication skillsTeam player with a high level of integrity and trustworthinessAbility to address critical issues transparently and persistently follow up on challenging topicsBalanced approach to business interests and employee needsEmpathetic handling of diverse personalities in a creative work environmentHigh resilience and stress toleranceSelf-reflective and open to continuous learning and feedbackOfferFun and passionate team that places high importance not only on professional skills, but also on great personalitiesOnboarding program which will prepare you well for your new role and introduction to your new teamFlexible office, home-office policy and work-times .Benefits to support a healthy lifestyle, e.g. fitness allowance, home office supportOpportunity to receive on- and off-the-job training, as well as travel to events, trade-shows, conferences, and exhibitionsOpportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with designers, researchers, strategists, technologists and model-makersRegular team-events, both planned and spontaneous : from team-lunches, annual field-trips and X-mas parties, to ad-hoc Karaoke, or the Cannstatter VolksfestesRISE WITH US!Denise Knoll HR ManagerPhone +49 173 729 46 [email protected]