The role : Financial Controller
Start : ASAP
Location : Norderstedt
Background :
An innovative manufacturing business is looking to hire a Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensure financial integrity for the legal entity.
As Financial Controller you :
- Provide high quality and timely periodic and year-end closing and reporting.
- Support the Germany General Manager in the effective and efficient running of the entity.
- Monitor and control revenue, costs, cash flow, invoicing, tax compliance and financial performance.
- Manage budgeting and financial forecasting for the legal entity in co-operation with business stakeholders locally and overseas.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and consistent financial controls and policies for the legal entity in Germany.
- Maintain contact and a close relation with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide high quality and timely periodic and year-end closing and reporting.
- Support the Germany General Manager in the effective and efficient running of the entity.
- Monitor and control revenue, costs, cash flow, invoicing, tax compliance and financial performance.
- Manage budgeting and financial forecasting for the legal entity in co-operation with business stakeholders locally and overseas.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and consistent financial controls and policies for the legal entity in Germany.
- Maintain contact and a close relation with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate and manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and addressing any issues or recommendations.
- Support the development of financial and management accounting processes and reporting including related IT systems
- Take care of tax filings and reporting, as well as provide guidance to other business functions in Germany.
Requirements
Requirements :
To be considered for the Financial Controller, you should be able to demonstrate :
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial management, with a proven track record in a similar role. Experience in Marine industry is a plus.Experience of submitting accounts as part of a larger Group an advantage.Strong experience in German GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.Effective communicator at all levels of the business and with overseas colleagues.Good communication skills in German and English, both spoken and written.