Deputy CFO & Financial Controller Germany (m/f/d)

Financial Management & Reporting - Direct and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and tax accounting. - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. - Manage statutory reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards. - Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes. - Monitor financial performance and provide analysis to executive management.Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting. - Analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance. - Develop financial models to support business planning and investment decisions. - Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.Internal Controls & Compliance - Design, implement, and maintain effective internal control systems. - Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and company policies. - Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities. - Oversee risk management processes relating to financial operations.Cash Flow & Treasury Management - Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements. - Optimize treasury operations and banking relationships. - Support capital management and financing activities. - Ensure effective management of financial risks.Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting personnel. - Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives. - Present financial results and recommendations to senior management and the board. - Support mergers, acquisitions, system implementations, and business transformation projects as required. - Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field - Several years of professional experience in financial controlling, financial analysis, or a similar role - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting - Fluent English and German skills (written and spoken); Spanish skills are an advantage - Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP/financial systems is preferred - Flexitime without core working time - 30 days holiday - Good work-life balance due to mobile working - Workation - Individual support with regular further training programmes - Working in international teams - Possibility to use Jobrad, Wellpass, Deutschlandticket, Edenred City Card, corporate benefits